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
US approves sale of 13,981 high explosive rounds to Israel
The U.S. Secretary of State, in justifying this sale to Congress, cited an emergency that necessitates the immediate provision of the equipment to Israel.
BAE announces team for UK future artillery bid
BAE Systems plans to transfer technology from its existing production line in Sweden to the UK to establish a UK-based production line.
MoD seeks advanced underwater force protection capabilities
The Royal Navy, under the project name UW PROTECT, is actively seeking information on an array of underwater defence systems.
British intelligence releases map of Ukraine front line
UK Defence Intelligence has disseminated an updated map of the conflict in Ukraine, showing the frontlines.
Typhoon jets heading to Arctic for ‘secret’ escort mission
The UK Defence Journal understands that Typhoon jets will be deploying to the Arctic later this month for what is intended to be a secret escort mission involving a cargo aircraft.
Britain in £1bn push for hypersonic missile strike capability
Procurement will include 'functional components' such as "propulsion systems, airframes, flight control computer systems, guidance systems and sensors".
Over 3,800 Ministry of Defence passes lost or stolen
In the last 12 months the Ministry of Defence has lost 3,531 passes and had 285 stolen
What makes frigate deniers tick?
Discover how the refusal to accept new facts, and the habit of blocking those who offer corrections helps fuel the spread of misinformation about, of all things, Scottish shipbuilding.
NATO jets intercept Russian fighters over Baltic Sea
F-16 jets successfully tracked and identified two Russian Su-30 fighters, which were operating without communication with civilian Air Traffic Control.
BAE boost shipyards in Glasgow taking on 300 apprentices
BAE Systems is set to add 300 more apprentices and graduates to its workforce in Scotland in 2024 as the company continues to increase its shipbuilding capacity in Glasgow.
