George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison
British Commandos storm ferry in Australia
Royal Marines have carried out high-profile anti-terrorism training on a New South Wales ferry in full view of the Sydney Opera House, as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
UK and France advance plans for troops in Ukraine post-war
The UK and France have made “mature operational plans” to deploy a multinational reassurance force to Ukraine once hostilities cease, according to Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard.
Drone shows British aircraft carrier arrive in Australia
HMS Prince of Wales arrived in Darwin Harbour, marking the first visit to Australia by a Royal Navy aircraft carrier in nearly three decades.
BDT UK’s Project Grayburn pitch to re-arm British industry
Through Project Grayburn, BDT UK say it is offering Britain a way back into full-spectrum small-arms production.
Britain edges closer to huge Typhoon jet export to Turkey
The United Kingdom and Turkey have taken a significant step toward a multi-billion-pound export deal for Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.
How the UK almost bought American Seahawks over Merlins
Newly declassified records released by The National Archives on Tuesday reveal the full extent of internal government conflict over the future of the Merlin helicopter during the final years of the Thatcher government.
British submarine fires drone from torpedo tube
The Royal Navy has launched uncrewed underwater vehicles from a nuclear attack submarine.
British Army unveils lethal ASGARD targeting system
The system uses AI and advanced communications networks to identify, track and strike enemy targets at long range.
Three charged with terror offences after defence firm attack
Three women have been charged under the Terrorism Act following a dramatic incident in which a van was driven into the perimeter fence of the Leonardo defence facility on Ferry Road in Edinburgh last week.
Weaknesses found in UK defence industrial supply wargame
The UK has disclosed details of a wargame conducted with industry in 2024, designed to test the defence industrial base under wartime conditions.
