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
NATO forces in major build-up in Germany ahead of drills
NATO has begun a large-scale military build-up in Germany as allied forces and equipment arrive for Exercise STEADFAST DART 2026, the biggest exercise of the year and the first full test of its new Allied Reaction Force.
Future of BATUS training use tied to defence investment plan
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the future scale of British Army activity at its major training facility in Canada will depend on the outcome of the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.
NATO chief warns Europe cannot defend itself without US
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has dismissed calls for a standalone European defence force, warning that Europe cannot defend itself without the United States and that attempts to go it alone would only weaken collective security.
American warship begins patrol of European waters
A United States Navy destroyer has begun a fresh patrol of European waters after departing the Spanish port of Las Palmas as part of a scheduled deployment with U.S. Sixth Fleet.
World’s most powerful warship launches jets in Caribbean
The newest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy has been photographed launching fast jets during operations in the Caribbean Sea.
NATO jets intercept armed Russian bomber over Baltic
Swedish Air Force fighter jets were scrambled after Russian long-range aircraft approached NATO airspace during a patrol over the Baltic Sea.
MOD launches new office to boost defence work for SMEs
The Defence Office for Small Business Growth has been established to help small and medium-sized firms bid for and win defence contracts.
Canada begins build of destroyer test site in Nova Scotia
Canada has begun construction of a new land based test facility intended to support the introduction of the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River class destroyers.
Kongsberg joins bid for Norway new navy vessel fleet
Kongsberg Maritime has confirmed it is taking part in the prequalification phase of Norway's competition to develop a new class of standardised naval vessels for the Royal Norwegian Navy.
Damen LST 100 chosen for US Navy landing ship plan
Damen Shipyards Group has confirmed that its Landing Ship Transport 100 design has been selected by the US Navy as the basis for its new Landing Ship Medium programme.
