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
Targeting of Ukraine politicians among Russian options
More focused targeting of Ukrainian political figures is among the escalation options being examined by Western analysts as they weigh whether President Putin will seek to escalate the war or negotiate.
BAE lands £135m Royal Navy torpedo support deal
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract worth just over £135 million to maintain the Royal Navy's Spearfish and Sting Ray torpedoes, placed without competition on the grounds that no other company is capable of doing the work.
New GCAP fighter jet could enter service two years early
There is a strong push to bring forward the entry into service of the GCAP fighter jet by around two years, and doing so is feasible provided the initial version enters service more gradually, according to Leonardo's chief executive.
A conversation with the Commodore commanding SNMG1
Commodore Maryla Ingham commands Standing NATO Maritime Group One. Speaking from her flagship, she talked about undersea cables, the Russian Navy, and a 20-year-old sailor from Canada who had never seen the ocean until two years ago.
Ukrainian strikes moving to isolate Crimea, official says
Ukrainian long-range strikes are having a significant effect in isolating Crimea and degrading Russia's ability to resupply its forces, with Ukraine striking up to 190 vessels at sea in the month of July alone.
Russia grinds into Donetsk ‘fortress belt’, official says
Russia is continuing to make slow but costly gains in the most politically significant terrain of eastern Ukraine, the Donetsk "fortress belt".
Huge contract awarded to fund new UK nuclear missile subs
The UK Government has awarded a new £5.9 billion contract to BAE Systems to fund critical work progressing the Royal Navy's Dreadnought Class nuclear deterrent submarines towards entry into service.
Dutch navy orders ‘anti-submarine warfare in a box’
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has ordered containerised towed-array systems that can be rapidly deployed onto a wide variety of surface vessels, giving the Dutch Navy a way to add anti-submarine sensing to ships not originally designed to carry it.
UK funds 22 firms to plan new munitions plants
Twenty-two companies, including British small and medium-sized enterprises, are to receive contracts to carry out feasibility studies on sites for new UK factories producing materials used in munitions.
Royal Fleet Auxiliary crews accept new pay deal
Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel, who support Royal Navy operations around the world, are to receive an above-inflationary pay rise and improved conditions.
