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 leaders seek to calm fears over Greenland tensions
Senior NATO military leaders moved to project unity and reassurance in Brussels as growing concern over Greenland and Arctic security spilled into public debate.
Royal Navy ship fires weapons during Pacific patrol
Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tamar has conducted live gunnery training in the Coral Sea as part of her ongoing Indo-Pacific deployment.
Rutte warns NATO must boost defence output to deter Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that European allies must urgently expand defence industrial production, arguing that while the Alliance can defend itself today, long-term deterrence will fail without significantly higher output.
RAF officer appointed Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer has been appointed NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, becoming the most senior UK officer within the Alliance military command structure.
NATO leaders stress role of NCOs in alliance readiness
Senior enlisted leaders from NATO nations have been briefed at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on the Alliance’s approach to readiness and decision-making, according to NATO.
UK declines to detail Ukraine peacekeeping plans
The Ministry of Defence is keeping quiet in Parliament on the composition, size or participating nations of a proposed multinational force for Ukraine, citing operational security concerns.
UK to increase military staff at NATO HQ in Brussels
The UK is set to increase its military footprint at NATO headquarters in Brussels, with seven additional posts to be added to the International Military Staff over the next three years, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
UK to spend nearly half a billion upgrading Typhoon fighters
More than half a billion pounds has been committed this week to upgrading the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighter fleet.
Stealth warship completes sea trials after hypersonic fit
U.S. Navy destroyer USS Zumwalt has successfully completed builder sea trials following a major modernisation programme that will see the ship become the first American naval platform for hypersonic weapons.
Indonesia signs deal for two more UK-designed frigates
Indonesia has signed an agreement paving the way for the acquisition of two additional UK-designed Arrowhead 140 frigates, as part of a partnership with Babcock.
