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
MOD to award £22m contract for Type 45 nav system support
The MOD has issued a notice declaring its intention to award a £22 million contract to Anschuetz UK for the in-service support of the Type 45 Integrated Navigation and Bridge System.
No orders yet for Apache joint air-to-ground missiles
The UK government has not yet placed the planned order of 3,000 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) intended for the British Army's Apache helicopters, although they stress that 'in year funding' has been protected for a future purchase.
UK awards £476m sealift contract to Foreland Shipping
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £476 million contract to Foreland Shipping to continue the Interim Strategic Sealift (SSL-I) service.
The plagiarism problem in journalism
Original reporting takes time, effort, and integrity — so why is it so often copied without credit? We're calling out the growing plagiarism problem in journalism.
Eurofighter nations invest £133m in next-gen pilot helmet
BAE Systems has secured a £133 million contract from the four-nation Eurofighter consortium—Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK—to advance the Striker II Helmet Mounted-Display (HMD) for Typhoon pilots.
U.S. Army relieves senior General of command
General Charles Hamilton, one of the US Army's most senior officers, has been dismissed following an investigation into allegations that he improperly influenced the promotion of a junior officer.
Festive fun on the Clyde brings Christmas cheer
For the first time, the base hosted a Christmas market in the Supermess, featuring local crafts, holiday gifts, and food stalls.
British warship ‘fights off’ hundreds of attack drones
HMS St Albans demonstrated its ability to counter aerial threats during the demanding 'Sharpshooter' gunnery exercise, facing over 100 simulated drone attacks off the Welsh coast.
Man jailed for 11 years for sharing extremist content
A man who shared extremist material promoting support for terrorist organisations has been sentenced to 11 years in prison, with an additional one-year extended licence, at Manchester Crown Court.
NATO warns ‘we are not ready for what is coming our way’
In a sobering address delivered in Brussels, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that the aliance is unprepared for the escalating dangers expected in the coming years.
