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
Eurofighter signs deal to develop Typhoon aerodynamic kit
Eurofighter and NETMA have signed a contract to progress development, testing and certification of the Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Norway could receive in-build Royal Navy Type 26 Frigate
The Ministry of Defence has for the first time officially confirmed that Type 26 frigate build slots currently allocated to the Royal Navy are being assessed for potential transfer to Norway.
Ferguson Marine cited as key voice in civil shipbuilding future
Port Glasgow shipbuilder Ferguson Marine has been identified as a significant contributor to Scotland’s civil shipbuilding sector in a new report by the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee.
UK defence must move beyond steel-era procurement, MPs told
Air Marshal (Retd) Edward Stringer has warned that the UK is still designing forces around Cold War-era assumptions centred on large platforms and prolonged specification cycles.
China quietly funding Russian war machine MPs told
China is providing decisive economic and technological backing to the Russian war effort in Ukraine, effectively sustaining the Russian ability to continue the conflict while avoiding overt military involvement, defence experts told MPs this week.
Leonardo cited as why defence must not be sidelined
The Leonardo helicopter operation in Yeovil was cited in Parliament as an example of how environmental, social and governance requirements risk undermining Britain’s defence industry if they are not matched by firm government procurement decisions.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport expands military fuel capability
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has expanded its military aviation support infrastructure with the introduction of a new JP8 fuel mixing capability.
No numbers yet on plan for new Atlantic drone ships
The Royal Navy has not yet set targets for the number of uncrewed surface or underwater vessels it may deploy in the Arctic or North Atlantic.
UK denies F-35 kill switch claim despite US reliance
Ministers deny any US kill switch on UK F-35s, but the jets remain tightly bound to American software, data and sustainment systems that ultimately shape how freely they can be used over time.
American supercarrier shoots down Iranian drone
The United States Navy has shot down an Iranian drone that approached a US aircraft carrier operating in the Gulf, according to reporting by Reuters.
