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
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.
Britain plans £240m two unit DragonFire laser weapon buy
The Ministry of Defence intends to spend up to £240 million on the first two of four DragonFire laser directed-energy weapon systems for Royal Navy warships, according to a tender notice.
Army promises ‘tenfold increase in lethality’
While phrases like “tenfold increase in lethality” may risk sounding vague, the Ministry of Defence points to tangible steps behind the rhetoric.
MOD keeps counsel on looting of HMS Prince of Wales wreck
HMS Prince of Wales and the battle-cruiser HMS Repulse were sunk off the Malay Peninsula in December 1941, with more than 800 sailors lost between them.
NATO alliance about to undergo ‘historic’ change
Speaking ahead of what he called a “historic day”, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Allies are poised to agree a major increase in defence spending.
