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
NATO jets scramble as Russian MiG-31s breach airspace
BREAKING - Russian jets entered Estonia over the Gulf of Finland with their transponders switched off and flew close to Tallinn before Italian F-35s scrambled to intercept.
NATO warplanes scramble due to potential Russia threat
NATO has confirmed that a French Rafale fighter jet was scrambled from Poland in the first operational response under Eastern Sentry, the Alliance’s new posture along its eastern flank.
Exercise Sea Breeze 2025 wraps up in Romania
The first phase, hosted by Romanian forces at Smardan Range, focused on amphibious and land operations with six nations, including riverine training, HIMARS live-fire drills, and integration of unmanned aerial systems.
US clears $1bn of AMRAAM missiles and support to Finland
The Finnish request covers up to 405 AIM-120D-3 missiles and eight AIM-120D-3 guidance sections with positioning supported by either the Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module or M-Code.
Raytheon secures $760m contract for AMRAAM support
AMRAAM remains one of the most widely used beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles in service, with integration across a wide range of U.S. and allied aircraft.
L3Harris Wins $292m deal for Javelin motors
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract worth up to $292 million to continue producing solid rocket motors for the Javelin weapon system.
UK to build surveillance aircraft for America in new deal
The Ministry of Defence has announced that Britain will help build military aircraft for the United States for the first time in more than fifty years, under a new contract with Boeing.
Babcock, BAE Bofors align on Type 31 naval gun support
Babcock International and BAE Systems Bofors have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide long-term support for the Royal Navy’s Bofors naval gun systems, both firms announced.
Lithuania’s Granta unveils X-WING loitering munition
Lithuanian drone company Granta Autonomy has revealed its new X-WING loitering munition system, designed to combine vertical take-off with fixed-wing endurance, the company stated.
An insider look at Britain’s biggest arms show, DSEI
DSEI 2025 showed impressive organisation and scale, while also reflecting the challenges in Britain’s defence sector.
