The UK Defence Journal is an independent publication reporting on defence, security, and military affairs in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Our contributors bring a wide range of professional, operational, and academic experience. This includes defence analysts, specialists in cyber security and international relations, serving and former members of the armed forces, industry professionals, researchers, and subject-matter experts across maritime, air, land, space, and emerging technology domains.
The publication is committed to accurate, responsible, and transparent reporting. Editorial content is produced in accordance with established journalistic standards, with emphasis on factual integrity, appropriate sourcing, and informed contextual analysis. News reporting, analysis, and opinion content are clearly identified and presented accordingly. The UK Defence Journal is politically independent and has no affiliation with any political party or political organisation. Contributors represent a range of professional and analytical perspectives. Views expressed by individual authors do not necessarily reflect those of the publication as a whole.
Author biographies are listed below where available. The UK Defence Journal also publishes work from specialist contributors and new authors who may not yet appear in this list. Enquiries regarding contributors or editorial policy may be directed to the editorial team via email.
Our current and former team members are displayed below!
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
Lisa has a degree in Media & Communication from Glasgow Caledonian University and works with industry news, sifting through press releases in addition to moderating website comments.
Tom has spent the last 13 years working in the defence industry, specifically military and commercial shipbuilding. His work has taken him around Europe and the Far East, he is currently based in Scotland.
Henry was a defence & security writer at the UK Defence Journal but is now with Storyful. He had a particular focus on recruitment, mental health, and industry news.
Stuart Crawford was a regular officer in the Royal Tank Regiment for twenty years, retiring in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1999. Crawford attended both the British and US staff colleges and undertook a Defence Fellowship at Glasgow University. He now works as a political, defence and security consultant and is a regular commentator on military and defence topics in print, broadcast and online media.
Vitor is a doctoral student of International Relations at the Sao Paulo State University. He also explores British imperial and military history, and its legacies to the modern world.
Gianpaulo is based in Australia and is a student of Counterterrorism, Intelligence and Security. Interested in everything related to National Security. 24 News Enthusiast, political junkie and working on his first book 'Hitchhikers Guide to National Security'.
Oliver is a student at the University of East Anglia studying for a PhD in International Security. His interests include strategy, grand strategy in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific, international relations and politics, maritime strategy, counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency warfare, and maritime policy.
Shane Mason is a sought-after defence commentator who has been featured with
The Telegraph, Sky News, GB News, TalkRadio, and mainstream US news outlets.
He is also a frequent speaker at Cambridge University on strategic defence matters.
A 29-year-old freelance journalist based in Glasgow, he previously worked in the operations team at a major events company and now covers military affairs and technology for several publications.
Daniel is an International Relations and History student, with interests lying especially with cyber security, national security, terrorism, and foreign affairs. Interests in foreign affairs mainly include the current European situation along with the USA.
Duncan is a graduate student of journalism who has a keen interest in the defence sector. Duncan's specialism is the Royal Navy. Duncan is on Twitter and happily engages in discussion there.
