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
US Air Force General next NATO Supreme Commander
Lieutenant General Alexus G. Grynkewich of the United States Air Force has been officially nominated as the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), NATO has announced.
Peers quiz MOD on amphibious capabilities in review
The Strategic Defence Review came under scrutiny in the House of Lords where peers pressed ministers on the future of amphibious lift and the cross-party character of the review.
Babcock opens welding school to train new apprentices
Babcock International has opened a new welding apprenticeship school in Bristol, combining traditional training with augmented reality technology to meet rising demand for skilled workers in the defence sector.
British forces to adopt hybrid high-low force mix
British forces will combine advanced systems like crewed jets and armoured vehicles with cheaper, autonomous, and expendable assets to deliver greater mass, agility, and resilience.
Powerful missile now on three UK warships, more to follow
Three Royal Navy warships have been outfitted with the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), with further rollouts to depend on the work following the Strategic Defence Review.
Lords quiz minister on British nuclear weapons policy
The Government’s policy on when the United Kingdom might employ its nuclear deterrent were debated in the House of Lords this week.
Americans demo QUICKSINK using stealth bomber
The United States Air Force has flight-tested a new 500-pound version of its QUICKSINK anti-ship weapon, releasing the munition from a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
The NATO alliance is changing – here’s how
Our editor George Allison has just left NATO HQ where Secretary General Mark Rutte outlined ambitious defence spending plans.
Babcock gets £114m deal for Trafalgar sub defuelling
Babcock Group has secured a three-year, £114 million contract to prepare for the first nuclear defuelling of a decommissioned Trafalgar-class submarine in more than two decades.
U.S. Navy contracts BAE for $30m IFF upgrade
BAE Systems has received a 30 million US dollar award from the United States Navy to modernise the AN/APX-123A(V) Common Transponder.
