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
Type 32 Frigate project makes little progress since October
The Ministry of Defence has reiterated that the Type 32 frigate programme remains firmly in its concept phase, with no significant advancements reported since an October update.
NATO warships patrol central Mediterranean
The patrols benefited from the integration of surface, air, and submarine assets, with air support provided by Greece, Italy, Portugal, Türkiye, and the United States.
Five Eyes Alliance warns of rising extremism threat to children
The Five Eyes alliance, comprising intelligence and law enforcement agencies from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has issued an unprecedented call to action to address the growing threat of child radicalisation by online extremists.
Royal Marines train Libyan medics
Royal Marines Reservists, supported by an Army officer from 16 Medical Regiment, have conducted military medical training in Libya for the first time in ten years.
Netherlands purchasing hundreds of AMRAAM missiles
The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands for up to 226 AMRAAM missiles.
Leonardo to supply protection system for VIP Airbus A330
A government customer has selected Leonardo’s Miysis 'Directed Infrared Countermeasure' and 'MAIR' threat warning system to protect a VIP-configured Airbus A330 aircraft.
MOD awards £900k contract for chain gun maintenance
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a £900,000 contract to NSAF Limited in Nottingham for the repair, remanufacture, and maintenance of chain gun control units and associated assemblies.
Ukraine strikes Russian air defences in Crimea
Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully destroyed elements of a Russian S-400 air defence system in Simferopol, Crimea, marking a significant blow to Russia's military capabilities.
Defence spending should go beyond 2.5% argues MP
Graeme Downie, Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, argues that the UK government’s 2.5% GDP defence spending target should be a baseline rather than a cap.
U.S. launches mass airstrikes against targets in Syria
Multiple U.S. Air Force assets, including B-52 bombers, F-15 fighter jets, and A-10 attack aircraft, hit 75 Islamic State targets in Syria in a massive round of strikes.
