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
NATO concludes major submarine warfare exercise
NATO has concluded its largest annual anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Manta 2026, after a period of multinational training in the central Mediterranean Sea aimed at strengthening the Alliance’s ability to detect and counter submarine threats.
UK considers expanding the use of sythentic training
The proposed Gladiator and Spartan Core Systems and Services contract would support the MOD Gladiator distributed training system while also enabling the Royal Navy’s developing SPARTAN programme for maritime collective training.
US tests unarmed nuclear missile over Pacific Ocean
The United States Air Force has conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with two test re-entry vehicles as part of routine efforts to verify the reliability of the system.
Woman jailed for smuggling arsenal of military-grade weapons
A woman who smuggled a cache of firearms, ammunition and heroin into the UK has been jailed for nine years following an investigation by the National Crime Agency.
BAE wins contract for Paladin artillery vehicles
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract worth more than USD 500 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers and M992A3 ammunition carriers for the U.S. Army.
New British hypersonic weapon expected by 2030
A new British hypersonic weapon demonstrator is expected to be delivered by 2030.
Britain boosting defence on Cyprus
The UK has expanded its military presence on Cyprus at RAF Akrotiri with additional aircraft, helicopters and surveillance assets.
Huge section of new warship arrives in Glasgow
The bow section of future frigate HMS Birmingham has arrived on the River Clyde ahead of final assembly in Glasgow.
Britain reveals military repair facilities inside Ukraine
The UK has revealed for the first time that it is operating a network of military maintenance facilities inside Ukraine to repair battle-damaged equipment.
Navantia is remaking Harland and Wolff for a new era
Harland and Wolff's Belfast yard is undergoing a major overhaul under Navantia UK, with new steel-processing lines, upgraded facilities and workforce expansion aimed at supporting Fleet Solid Support and future naval construction.
