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George Allison

George Allison
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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

Five NATO nations lead rehabilitation effort in Ukraine

Five NATO Allies have joined forces to rebuild and modernise Ukraine’s military rehabilitation network under Operation Renovator.

Rolls-Royce signs digital engineering deal with Siemens

Rolls-Royce Submarines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens to advance digital optimisation and improve efficiency across its engineering operations, according to the company.

Poland conducts first European live-fire test of IBCS system

Poland's Ministry of National Defence has conducted the first successful European live-fire test of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), developed by Northrop Grumman, during the Iron Defender exercise in Ustka.

NATO, industry leaders meet to boost societal resilience

NATO officials met with private sector representatives to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between civilian and military sectors and enhance resilience in times of crisis, according to the Alliance.

British warship shadows Russian submarine through Channel

HMS Iron Duke and helicopter tracked a surfaced Russian submarine through the English Channel.

NATO ambassadors discuss deterrence at SHAPE

NATO Ambassadors visited Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons, Belgium, for discussions on strengthening deterrence and defence and sustaining Allied support for Ukraine.

L3Harris joins Rheinmetall on next-gen combat vehicle

L3Harris Technologies is providing advanced electro-optical, infrared and mission systems to American Rheinmetall’s next-generation combat vehicle programme, according to the company.

New Black Hawk cargo drone unveiled

Lockheed Martin has unveiled an uncrewed version of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, known as the S-70UAS U-Hawk.

British troops put articifial intelligence to test in combat

Soldiers from The Royal Regiment of Scotland deployed to Latvia for Exercise Tarassis where they trained on the British Army’s latest uncrewed systems and artificial intelligence tools, the UK Defence Journal understands.

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky unveils Nomad VTOL drone family

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has introduced its Nomad family of vertical take-off and landing uncrewed aerial systems designed for long-endurance, runway-independent missions across land and sea.