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
Ireland buying $46m worth of Javelin anti-tank weapons
Te U.S. State Department say that the deal would "enhance Ireland’s capability to build its long-term defence capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity to meet its national defence requirements".
U.S. Commander suspended after portrait incident
A photograph of Donald Trump was found turned around and facing the wall.
British carrier to host largest ever fifth-gen air wing
HMS Prince of Wales will operate twenty-four F-35 jets — the largest fifth-generation air wing ever operated aboard a single carrier.
Netherlands to purchase £1.76bn worth of Tomahawk missiles
The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands involving Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles and associated equipment, valued at approximately $2.19 billion.
Omani soldier caught in vigilante sting in Glasgow
An Omani soldier has been fined and placed on the sex offenders register after being caught attempting to engage with someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl while in Scotland for the World Pipe Band Championships.
UK and New Zealand strengthen defence ties
The United Kingdom and New Zealand have announced plans to deepen their defence, security, and economic partnerships.
BAE highlights readiness to expand U.S. sub manufacturing
BAE Systems says it is prepared to scale up its American submarine manufacturing capacity, citing more than $260 million invested in its facilities and workforce over the past six years.
New Zealand warship to join British Carrier Strike Group
Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha will join the UK Carrier Strike Group — led by HMS Prince of Wales — as it sails across the Indian Ocean towards the Pacific Rim.
Starmer and von der Leyen Discuss defence ties
According to officials, topics included Ukraine, energy security, the global economy, and defence cooperation.
NATO concludes Baltic Sea mine countermeasure exercise
The German-led drill, known as Baltic MCM, aimed to strengthen both technical capabilities in mine warfare and broader operational coordination among allied navies.
