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
UK funding boost for international space projects
Vertical Future is developing a robotic ‘space farm’ facility to grow plants in space, and Rolls-Royce is working with US company BWXT on space nuclear power.
DragonFire laser accelerated to equip British warships
The UK DragonFire laser programme – led by MBDA, with partners Leonardo UK and QinetiQ – is accelerating following a decision from the Ministry of Defence to install the weapon system on Royal Navy ships.
Sweden ‘vital’ to NATO alliance
"Their unique capabilities will provide a remarkable boost to Allied underwater domain awareness."
NATO Deputy Secretary General ‘We must support Ukraine’
NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană visited the Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) Headquarters in Northwood, United Kingdom.
E-7 facilities take shape at RAF Lossiemouth
More than 550 tonnes of steel have been supplied by a company local to RAF Lossiemouth as facilities for supporting the UK’s E-7 Wedgetail fleet continue to take shape.
Royal Navy in £33m double drugs blow
HMS Lancaster seized nearly £33m of illegal drugs as she struck twice against traffickers in the Middle East within 24 hours.
Leeds man pleads guilty to hosting ‘racist terrorist website’
A 46-year-old man from Leeds has pleaded guilty to four terrorism offences at Sheffield Crown Court.
NATO releases strategy on biotech and human enhancement
Biotechnology and Human Enhancement technologies were identified as a priority emerging, disruptive technology in 2019.
British MOD official jailed for secret payments
A former Ministry of Defence official, Jeffrey Cook, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for misconduct in public office.
MOD issues notice for illumination shells
The Ministry of Defence is looking for 16,000 105mm illumination shells.
