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 tanks conduct combat drills near Russian border
The multinational tank force trained under conditions intended to simulate early stage Article 5 operations during an enemy invasion of NATO.
BAE Systems reports strong year and £27bn in new orders
BAE Systems says it is on track to meet its upgraded full-year guidance after what it describes as robust operational and financial performance in the second half of 2025, the company stated.
Fat Albert set to return to UK for major wing-box overhaul
The US Navy’s well known C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, will return to Marshall Aerospace in Cambridge later this year for a centre wing box replacement that will add decades to the aircraft’s service life.
American bombers in Europe to deter Russia
The deployment is part of the continuing Bomber Task Force rotation model, which the U.S. Air Force says allows the U.S. to demonstrate long-range strike integration with European partners.
Rutte stresses NATO readiness on northern and eastern flanks
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte underscored the Alliance’s readiness on its northern and eastern flanks during a visit to Joint Force Command Brunssum.
U.S. Navy orders two more naval tankers
The award covers the construction of T AO 215 and T AO 216 and forms part of an ongoing multi-ship programme that could total eight vessels.
Thai carrier to receive Thales integrated management upgrade
Thales and Universal Communication Systems have signed a contract to deliver a new Integrated Platform Management System for the Royal Thai Navy’s aircraft carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet.
Anduril and Edge in Omen drone production push
Omen is a hover to cruise autonomous air vehicle that the partners say offers the endurance and payload of larger systems within a compact airframe.
NATO drills sharpen Baltic anti submarine readiness
NATO has launched Playbook Merlin 25, a major anti submarine warfare exercise in the Baltic Sea involving submarines, surface ships and aircraft from nine Allied nations.
Military examiners to help cut UK driving test backlog
The government has announced that military driving examiners will help deliver up to 6,500 extra driving tests across England over the next year, in a joint initiative between the Department for Transport and the Ministry of Defence.
