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
Northrop Grumman awarded MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo contract
The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $9.6 million contract to produce the Transducer Array/Nose Shell Assembly of the MK 48 heavyweight torpedo.
Italian jets join Bulgarian jets for joint air policing
Italian Eurofighter jets are joining Bulgarian MiG-29 fighter jets for joint air policing of allied airspace over Bulgaria.
Welsh Cavalry prepare for California Exercise
Soldiers from 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards have been conducting a training exercise ahead of a six week deployment to California.
F-15E shoots down armed UAV in Syria
A US Air Force F-15E shot down an armed pro-Syrian regime Unmanned Aerial Vehicle advancing on Coalition forces in Southern Syria, say officials.
British armed forces cut 37% of unmanned aircraft systems in one year
British armed forces now operate 37% fewer unmanned aircraft systems than last year.
Argentine destroyer hits jetty, catches fire as she attempts to sail for international exercise
Argentine destroyer La Argentina was damaged after ramming a jetty and catching fire after attempts to repair the damage.
NATO and EU discuss cooperation toward stronger European defence
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed European Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska to NATO.
UK trains over 5000 Ukrainian troops
The UK has directly trained over 5000 members of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, 1000 more than initially targeted, the Defence Secretary has confirmed.
NATO boosts cooperation with Ukraine on scientific and security-related activities
Allied and Ukrainian experts gathered to discuss present and future cooperation in the area of emerging security challenges and security-related advanced technologies.
Queen Elizabeth class supercarriers represent ‘powerful strategic deterrent’
The new Queen Elizabeth class supercarriers will represent a "powerful and important strategic conventional deterrent" according to the First Sea Lord.
