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
UK and Latvia launch competition to supply drones for Ukraine
The UK and Latvia have opened a competition to supply thousands of first person view (FPV) drones to Ukraine, as part of the Drone Capability Coalition for Ukraine.
Historic ship bell recovered and returned to the US
A ship’s bell recovered from the seabed by the UK’s Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team has been ceremoniously returned to the United States.
NATO support to Ukraine ‘for as long as necessary’
Jens Stoltenberg said that to accelerate the end of the war, NATO members must maintain "at least" current levels of support to Ukraine "for as long as necessary".
C-17 aircrew conduct night vision training
Aircrew from 99 Squadron recently took to the skies as they conducted vital Night Vision Goggle training on the C17 Globemaster.
NATO concludes largest exercise since the Cold War
The four-month exercise involved approximately 90,000 troops, over 80 aircraft, 50 ships, and 1,100 combat vehicles.
UK awards £4m contract for AS50 sniper rifle parts
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £4 million contract to Accuracy International Ltd for the supply of components to support the AS50 Sniper Rifle.
Chinese student charged for drone shots of U.S. shipyard
A Chinese graduate student at the University of Minnesota is facing rare Espionage Act charges related to drone photography near a U.S. naval shipyard in Virginia.
Airbus unveil ‘Wingman’ stealth fighter drone
The Wingman's tasks, say Airbus, can range from reconnaissance to jamming targets and engaging targets on the ground or in the air with precision-guided munitions or missiles.
British surveillance aircraft continue patrols near Gaza
Royal Air Force Shadow R1 continue to conduct surveillance flights over Gaza to help find the remaining hostages that were taken by Hamas.
UK urges UN to act on North Korea’s nuclear missile project
The United Kingdom has called for decisive action from the UN Security Council in response to North Korea's ongoing nuclear and ballistic missile activities.
