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
Babcock secures contract for HMS Victorious refit
Babcock has signed an initial contract with the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) for the comprehensive refit of HMS Victorious, the UK's second Vanguard Class nuclear submarine.
Ministry of Defence pauses recruitment says report
According to civil service news website Civil Service World, the Ministry of Defence has implemented a four-week halt on recruitment to handle existing financial pressures.
British and Irish naval vessels work together
HMS Hurworth and L.É. Samuel Beckett sailed together following a visit to Dublin by the British vessel.
BAE bags $37m contract for Next Generation Launcher Design
BAE Systems has secured a $37 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to design the Next Generation Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Launch System (NGELS).
NATO AWACS supports readiness training
NATO's Airborne Warning and Control (AWACS) aircraft played a pivotal role in providing command and control for Allied air forces in the Baltic Sea region.
Public favour increasing size of armed forces reveals poll
A survey by polling firm YouGov highlighted that "the most common view among the general public is that the size of the armed forces should be increased".
British Typhoons strengthen NATO with agile deployment
Royal Air Force Typhoons stationed in Estonia as part of NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission, relocated to Norway to participate in the Tempest Strike and Tower Guardian exercises with Allied air forces on June 26.
NATO deploys ships to Baltic Sea during NATO Summit
The fleet has been patrolling off the Lithuanian coastline, ensuring maritime situational awareness both from the air and at sea.
Tideforce conducts replenishment trials with commercial tanker
The trials, which took place off the coast of Portland, aimed to examine how RFA tankers could extend services to the commercial sector and vice versa.
Britain slips to third biggest defence spender in NATO
Not only has the UK slipped down to third place behind Germany, it had the smallest relative increase in defence expenditure from 2014 to 2023, with a negligible increase of only 0.2% compared to 8.9% for France and 47.3% for Germany.
