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
Leonardo set for Fleet Solid Support ship IFF contract award
Leonardo UK has been awarded a £12.5m contract to supply three Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems for the Fleet Solid Support ships along with tech support and spares for Type 31 frigates.
British Army seeks drones to fly with Apache gunships
The British Army is moving ahead with plans to develop a new autonomous aircraft designed to operate alongside Apache AH-64E attack helicopters.
New rules give forces families more freedom at home
Thousands of military homes will be transformed into family homes under new measures allowing Armed Forces families greater freedom to keep pets, decorate their homes and run businesses from them.
Netherlands funds $500m U.S. equipment package for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has welcomed the delivery of the first package of U.S. military equipment for Ukraine under the Alliance’s new Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, fully funded by the Netherlands.
The Glasgow Gunners and the value of community engagement
In a suburban Glasgow park, Army Reservists from 207 (City of Glasgow) Battery Royal Artillery met locals, answered questions, and inspired children with the science behind their work. Engagement like this keeps the military connected to communities.
UK clears Boeing’s $4.7bn takeover of Spirit AeroSystems
UK clears Boeing’s $4.7bn takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, removing a key hurdle for the planemaker’s bid to regain control of its former supplier after years of quality and financial troubles. Airbus set to acquire major Spirit facilities as part of the deal.
BAE Systems invests in AI start-up Oxford Dynamics
BAE Systems has taken an equity stake in Oxford Dynamics, a UK deep-tech start-up specialising in artificial intelligence and robotics, to accelerate the development of advanced defence technologies.
HMS Prince of Wales completes double replenishment at sea
This was the first time a US Navy T-AKE replenishment vessel conducted a RAS with a Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class carrier.
Royal Navy awards £41m helicopter support contract
The Royal Navy has awarded a £41 million five-year Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FSHU) contract to Dorset-based small-medium enterprise HeliOperations, creating 15 new jobs and sustaining 80 existing roles.
EOS wins €71m NATO order for truck-mounted laser weapon
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has announced it has secured a €71.4 million order from a European NATO member for a new 100kW high-energy laser weapon system designed to counter drones.
