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 looking at £550m tactical comms support contract
The Ministry of Defence has announced plans for a Tactical Communications Logistics Support (TCLS) contract, valued at up to £550 million, to sustain the UK’s battlefield communications systems.
UK outlines role in NATO defence industrial capacity
The Ministry of Defence has detailed how the UK is supporting NATO’s push to expand defence industrial capacity across Europe.
British warship fires anti-ship missile in Arctic
The Royal Navy has carried out its first live firing of the Naval Strike Missile from a British warship during Exercise Aegir 25 at the Andøya range in northern Norway.
Sweeney presses for Scottish shipbuilding strategy
Lochhead avoided attributing credit to one government but acknowledged: “It shows that our shipyards are competitive in what is a global industry.”
NATO meeting in Bratislava focuses on secure info sharing
Security specialists from across NATO and its partner countries gathered in Bratislava from 17 to 19 September to discuss how to strengthen the secure exchange of classified information, according to the Alliance.
MOD outlines £4.7m for National Armaments Director Group
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that no extra costs have been incurred from having the National Armaments Director Group run by an interim head rather than a permanent appointment.
NATO mine countermeasure group wraps Baltic exercise
Exercise Northern Coasts 2025 concluded in Copenhagen on 14 September after two weeks of multinational naval training aimed at strengthening interoperability and security in the Baltic Sea, NATO stated.
Swinney deflects pressure over public contracts sent abroad
At First Minister’s Questions, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pressed John Swinney to commit that future public contracts for ferries and buses would be awarded to Scottish yards and manufacturers rather than sent overseas.
Healey: Defence spending surge must deliver growth and jobs
Defence Secretary John Healey used his speech at the Defence Investment Summit on 10 September to set out how Britain’s record increase in military spending will be tied directly to industrial reform, exports, and skills.
US approves $567m Sidewinder missile sale to Belgium
Belgium has requested up to 320 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles, 258 AIM-9X Block II+ missiles, 50 AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units, and 30 AIM-9X Block II+ tactical guidance units.
