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 commanders gather in Finland to shape land power
Senior NATO land force leaders met in Rovaniemi, Finland, for the semi-annual Land Corps Commanders’ Conference (LC3), focused on advancing new technologies and strengthening deterrence along the Alliance’s eastern flank, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Leonardo extends Eurofighter support deal with Kuwait
Leonardo has secured a multi-year extension to provide in-service support for the Kuwait Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, with the agreement running until December 2029, according to the company.
British Typhoon jets scrambled, head north of Scotland
BREAKING - Typhoon jets have scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland.
NATO boosts Russia monitoring mission with new assets
The expansion of Baltic Sentry includes the deployment of further intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platforms alongside naval assets such as air-defence frigates.
Poland cleared to buy $780m of Javelin missiles from U.S.
Poland has requested 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units.
American warship ‘opens fire’ in Baltic Sea
An Arleigh Burke-class US Navy destroyer fired its 5-inch gun during live-fire gunnery training with allied ships in the Baltic Sea as part of NEPTUNE STRIKE 25-3.
British carrier leads multinational task force in Pacific
The UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales, has taken part in Exercise Bersama Lima 2025 off the Malaysian coast as part of Operation Highmast.
U.S. shipbuilder launches AI powered warship design
HII has unveiled ROMULUS, a new family of modular, AI-enabled unmanned surface vessels (USVs) powered by the company’s Odyssey autonomous control suite, designed to strengthen U.S. and allied naval operations.
Government to prioritise UK shipbuilding and steel in law
Unions have welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcement that laws will prioritise British shipbuilding and steel in procurement.
Labour steps in to back Glasgow defence welding centre
The Labour Government has announced £2.5 million in funding to secure a new Welding Development Facility in Glasgow, after the Scottish Government declined to back the project.
