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
Massive British breakthrough in Quantum defence tech
Developed at the top-secret Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), this quantum clock will reduce the reliance on GPS technology, which can be disrupted or blocked.
Another American supercarrier arrives in Malaysia
This visit by the USS Carl Vinson marks the second U.S. Navy aircraft carrier visit to Malaysia in just over a month, following the USS Abraham Lincoln’s visit earlier in December.
NATO naval officers discuss emerging security challenges
NATO’s Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) has hosted the sixth annual Maritime Security Symposium at its Northwood headquarters in the United Kingdom.
BMT strengthens maritime engineering with AMT acquisition
The company has further strengthened its position in the maritime engineering and design sector in the Asia-Pacific region through the strategic acquisition of Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT).
Raytheon awarded huge F-35 support contract, UK Involved
The extensive scope of work covers critical support for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Czech and French Air Forces demo NATO airpower
According to a press release from NATO Allied Air Command, from November 25 to 29, 2024, the Czech and French Air Forces successfully conducted an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise in Náměšť, Czechia.
Japan buys 1,200 AMRAAM air to air missiles in $3.64bn deal
The U.S. State Department has announced the approval of a sale to Japan of up to 1,200 AIM-120D-3 air-to-air missiles for an estimated cost of $3.64 billion.
Man jailed for seven years after sharing terrorist material
Hossen was convicted of five counts of sharing terrorist material, following an investigation initiated when he was stopped at Stansted Airport under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
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.
