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
Sale of C-130J aircraft from Britain to Turkey confirmed
Confirmation has come that negotiations between Turkey and the United Kingdom over the transfer of retired Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft have concluded.
BAE Systems tests extended-range Scorpio-XR artillery round
BAE Systems and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center have successfully test-fired the company’s new Scorpio-XR extended-range artillery projectile from a 155mm howitzer.
NATO chief welcomes Ukrainian defence minister in Brussels
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal in Brussels, reaffirming the Alliance’s commitment to sustaining military assistance for Ukraine through the winter and beyond.
Rutte thanks U.S. for ‘stronger, fairer’ NATO
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised U.S. leadership under President Donald Trump.
Britain ends surveillance flights over Gaza
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that British surveillance operations over Gaza and Israel have ended following the agreement of a peace plan between Israel and Hamas.
US Defence Secretary aircraft in UK emergency landing
A United States Air Force C-32A carrying US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth made an emergency landing at RAF Mildenhall after a windscreen cracked.
Britain starts work on Atlantic surveillance drone network
The UK has launched a tender for Atlantic Net, the first phase of Project CABOT, which will deliver uncrewed surveillance for the Royal Navy through a contractor-operated model.
Germany orders 20 new Eurofighters to strengthen air power
The new aircraft, scheduled for delivery between 2031 and 2034, will replace a portion of the German Air Force’s ageing Panavia Tornado fleet.
British and Indian jets in ‘dogfight’ over British carrier
British F-35B jets 'defended' HMS Prince of Wales against a dozen Indian Air Force aircraft, including eight Su-30MKI Flankers, four Jaguars, and an Il-78 Mainstay airborne early warning platform.
UK opens massive new military storage facility
Built by McLaughlin & Harvey, the site is roughly the size of 12 football pitches and forms part of the government’s wider plan to modernise defence logistics
