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
Healey condemns Russian drone hit in Romania
The Defence Secretary told the Commons the UK stands with Romania after a Russian drone hit an apartment block in Galati, and said he has commissioned options for the UK to contribute to any NATO-led action to reinforce the ally.
US approves large JDAM-ER glide bomb sale to Ukraine
The United States has approved a possible foreign military sale to Ukraine for Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range kits and related equipment, a package the US State Department values at an estimated 373.6 million dollars.
US clears large Hawk sustainment package for Ukraine
The United States has approved a possible foreign military sale to Ukraine covering sustainment of its Hawk surface-to-air missile systems, a package the US State Department values at an estimated 108.1 million dollars.
Britain orders hundreds of air defence missiles
The UK has ordered hundreds more UK-built Lightweight Multirole Missiles from Thales to rebuild air defence stockpiles and protect British forces in the Middle East.
US Navy picks seven firms for drone vessel trials
The United States Navy has selected seven companies to take their medium unmanned surface vessel designs forward to at-sea testing, the next stage of a marketplace effort aimed at fielding autonomous warships.
Belgium cleared to buy Joint Strike Missiles for F-35
The United States has approved a possible foreign military sale to Belgium for AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles and related equipment, a package the US State Department values at up to 236 million dollars.
MoD sets out forces compensation claim waiting times
The Ministry of Defence has set out how long it takes on average to process claims under the War Pension Scheme and the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
Russian subs threaten North Sea cabling, MSP warns
Michael Marra MSP told Holyrood that pulling Scotland out of UK defence arrangements would force up the cost of protecting North Sea infrastructure, just as Russian submarines menace undersea cables.
Number of UK airports hit by aviation fuel supply issue
Glasgow and Edinburgh airports were affected by a jet fuel supply issue over the weekend that led some flights to divert for refuelling, the UK Defence Journal understands.
UK surveillance aircraft flies Baltic surveillance mission
A Royal Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint carried out a signals intelligence mission over the Baltic region once again, flying from its home station at RAF Waddington and topping up from a United States Air Force tanker before heading east.
