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
Thailand orders four Gripen fighters from Saab
Saab has announced that it has signed a contract with Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft to the Kingdom of Thailand.
NATO military chief joins Indo-Pacific defence talks in Thailand
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, attended the annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, from 26 to 28 August, according to NATO.
Saab unveils Nimbrix missile to counter battlefield drones
Saab has revealed a new dedicated Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) missile named Nimbrix, which the company says is designed to defeat the growing threat posed by small drones on the battlefield.
Airbus UK workers postpone strikes after new pay offer
Planned strikes at Airbus factories in England and Wales have been postponed after workers received an improved pay and pension offer from the company, according to Unite.
Royal Navy tests new tech to protect seabed infrastructure
The Royal Navy has trialled uncrewed and autonomous systems to safeguard critical undersea infrastructure during Exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia.
NATO warships arrive in Riga to support Baltic Sentry
Two NATO warships have docked in Riga, Latvia.
UK links China-based firms to global cyber campaign
The UK and a coalition of international partners have identified three China-based technology companies as enabling a global malicious cyber campaign targeting critical networks, according to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
UK planning to sink target ship off coast of Scotland
The UK and US are planning a major live-fire 'SINKEX' off Scotland in May 2026 alongside testing of undersea drones for battle damage assessment during #AtlanticThunder26.
Japan to deploy F-15s to UK in historic first
Japan will deploy F-15J fighters to Europe and the UK for the first time, marking a major step in defence cooperation between Tokyo and London, the UK Defence Journal understands.
British aircraft carrier arrives in Japan for historic visit
The Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales has arrived in Tokyo, leading the UK Carrier Strike Group into Japan’s capital for what the service described as a historic port visit.
