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
Defence Committee chair presses Healey on financing
The chair of the Defence Committee, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, urged ministers to accelerate defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP this Parliament and to weigh new financing tools.
US clears major Apache upgrade package for South Korea
The United States has approved a possible foreign military sale to the Republic of Korea for an upgrade of its AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, a package the US State Department values at an estimated 1.2 billion dollars.
Defence Investment Plan planned to be published before NATO summit
Defence Secretary John Healey has told the Commons the Prime Minister is determined to publish the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan before the next NATO summit, due in Ankara in July.
Healey condemns Russian drone hit in Romania
The Defence Secretary told the Commons the UK stands with Romania after a Russian drone hit an apartment block in Galati, and said he has commissioned options for the UK to contribute to any NATO-led action to reinforce the ally.
US approves large JDAM-ER glide bomb sale to Ukraine
The United States has approved a possible foreign military sale to Ukraine for Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range kits and related equipment, a package the US State Department values at an estimated 373.6 million dollars.
US clears large Hawk sustainment package for Ukraine
The United States has approved a possible foreign military sale to Ukraine covering sustainment of its Hawk surface-to-air missile systems, a package the US State Department values at an estimated 108.1 million dollars.
Britain orders hundreds of air defence missiles
The UK has ordered hundreds more UK-built Lightweight Multirole Missiles from Thales to rebuild air defence stockpiles and protect British forces in the Middle East.
US Navy picks seven firms for drone vessel trials
The United States Navy has selected seven companies to take their medium unmanned surface vessel designs forward to at-sea testing, the next stage of a marketplace effort aimed at fielding autonomous warships.
Belgium cleared to buy Joint Strike Missiles for F-35
The United States has approved a possible foreign military sale to Belgium for AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles and related equipment, a package the US State Department values at up to 236 million dollars.
MoD sets out forces compensation claim waiting times
The Ministry of Defence has set out how long it takes on average to process claims under the War Pension Scheme and the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
