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
Support contract awarded for Dreadnought Trident sub support
Emcube has been awarded a contract by the U.S. relating to the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System and British Dreadnought programmes.
Saab receives radar order for U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Saab has secured an order from BAE Systems to supply multiple Giraffe 4A radar systems for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe.
U.S. Navy Awards $3.5bn contract for E-130J
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a significant $3.5 billion contract to develop the successor to the E-6B Mercury aircraft.
Netherlands deploys stealth fighters to Estonia
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has deployed a detachment of F-35 fighter jets to the newly renovated Ämari Air Base in Estonia.
NATO boosting forces in the Baltic following cable damage
On 30 December 2024, NATO Allies met at the alliance's headquarters to discuss the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, following the...
British vessel conducts sovereignty patrol around Gibraltar
The Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron has commenced its first sovereignty patrol of 2025 in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.
U.S. Coastguard helicopter rescues dog (and owner) from boat
A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater helicopter crew successfully rescued a man and his dog from a distressed 36-foot sailing vessel 25 miles...
British missiles ‘Putin’s nightmare’ in Russia strike
A Ukrainian missile strike targeted a Russian command post in the Kursk region, reportedly killing eight Russian servicemen and injuring 22 others.
MOD announces £58m tender for munitions packaging
The contract covers a broad range of packaging requirements for approximately 60 different container types, including pallet sized unit load specifications for artillery ammunition to small arms ammunition containers and other common user items.
British frigate tracks Russian warships on Christmas Day
The nearly 200-strong crew was recalled to HMS Somerset on Christmas Day to set sail shadow the Russian corvette RFS Soobrazitelny and its two supporting vessels, MV Sparta II and MV General Skobelev.
