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
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.
Typhoon jets dogfight off coast of Scotland
Two Typhoon jets from Lossiemouth were carving up the skies off the coast of Scotland this afternoon.
BAE to enhance GPS tech Typhoon fighter jets
DIGAR will boost the protection of the aircraft from GPS signal jamming, spoofing, and Radio Frequency interference.
Ajax vehicle legal costs surpass £983,000
Since 2010, the Ministry of Defence has paid £873,689.12 to the Government Legal Department and £110,072.53 to Slaughter & May LLP.
Clyde naval base to get two new floating docks
The Ministry of Defence has announced plans to procure two new floating docks along with associated infrastructure for Faslane.
Ukraine war boosts revenue at Scottish Gov owned airport
Scottish Government-owned Prestwick Airport has reported a boost in revenue, thanks to increased passenger numbers, a robust partnership with Ryanair, and heightened military use amid the Ukraine conflict.
