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
Raytheon awarded huge F-35 support contract, UK Involved
The extensive scope of work covers critical support for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Czech and French Air Forces demo NATO airpower
According to a press release from NATO Allied Air Command, from November 25 to 29, 2024, the Czech and French Air Forces successfully conducted an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise in Náměšť, Czechia.
Japan buys 1,200 AMRAAM air to air missiles in $3.64bn deal
The U.S. State Department has announced the approval of a sale to Japan of up to 1,200 AIM-120D-3 air-to-air missiles for an estimated cost of $3.64 billion.
Man jailed for seven years after sharing terrorist material
Hossen was convicted of five counts of sharing terrorist material, following an investigation initiated when he was stopped at Stansted Airport under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Support contract awarded for Dreadnought Trident sub support
Emcube has been awarded a contract by the U.S. relating to the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System and British Dreadnought programmes.
Saab receives radar order for U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Saab has secured an order from BAE Systems to supply multiple Giraffe 4A radar systems for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe.
U.S. Navy Awards $3.5bn contract for E-130J
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a significant $3.5 billion contract to develop the successor to the E-6B Mercury aircraft.
Netherlands deploys stealth fighters to Estonia
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has deployed a detachment of F-35 fighter jets to the newly renovated Ämari Air Base in Estonia.
NATO boosting forces in the Baltic following cable damage
On 30 December 2024, NATO Allies met at the alliance's headquarters to discuss the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, following the...
British vessel conducts sovereignty patrol around Gibraltar
The Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron has commenced its first sovereignty patrol of 2025 in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.
