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
NATO warships demonstrate interoperability
This exercise was the third iteration of the Neptune Strike series, focusing on the integration of high-end maritime warfare capabilities of carrier strike groups in defence of the Alliance.
MOD Police numbers decline significantly
Despite being asked to do more, the Ministry of Defence Police has witnessed a 25% reduction in staffing.
Sweden selects British CAMM missiles
MBDA has signed a contract with Sweden for the delivery of Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMMs) for their Visby class corvettes.
F-35B air collision avoidance system integration pushed back
The Air Collision Avoidance System for the F-35B was to be introduced in 2024, it has now been pushed back to 2028.
Drone video shows status of ferries at Port Glasgow
A recent drone video provides a striking view of the ongoing construction of two vital but troubled ferries at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow.
BAE to equip Australian Hunter class frigates with Mk 45 guns
BAE Systems has received a contract to deliver multiple shipsets of the Mk 45 Medium Caliber Gun for the Royal Australian Navy’s new Hunter class frigates.
Royal Marines arrive in Baltic for major NATO exercise
British commandos are about to carry out waterborne operations with specialist troops from the Uusimaa Brigade and US Marine Corps along Finland’s coastline.
Britain places £20m small arms ammunition order
The 5.56mm and 7.62mm rounds will be produced at Radway Green, a BAE Systems manufacturing facility.
British tanker supports French A400M transport flights
This was the first time a French A400M Atlas has conducted such training with an RAF Voyager.
Irish activists shout at British naval vessel in Dublin
HMS Penzance, a minehunter, was the scene of multiple arrests whilst docked in Dublin after a small group of activists appeared at the vessel to protest non-existent British weapon flights.
