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
Glasgow frigate factory roof begins to take shape
One of the largest buildings in the country, the new frigate factory at the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan, Glasgow, is taking shape.
NATO jets to ‘fight’ NATO jets on exercise
Fighter jets from nine Allied nations will converge at Ramstein Air Base on June 6, 2024, for the US-led multinational exercise Ramstein 1v1.
Typhoon capability enhancement progresses
The Phase 4 Enhancement (P4E) SD (system definition) package contains a number of new developments, including an automated sensor management capability for all Typhoon radars.
UK to commemorate D-Day 80th with major events
The United Kingdom will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings in June 2024 with a series of major events across the UK and France
Sweden donates Saab 340 AEW&C aircraft to Ukraine
Sweden acknowledges a potential temporary reduction in its own air defence capacity due to this donation.
Labour to pass laws to improve lives of forces personnel
A new Armed Forces Commissioner will be established as an independent champion for service personnel and their families to improve everyday life.
Group Captain Bunn appointed new Provost Marshal of RAF
The Royal Air Force has appointed Group Captain Samantha Bunn as the new Provost Marshal (RAF) and Commander of the Air Security Force.
UK and Latvia launch competition to supply drones for Ukraine
The UK and Latvia have opened a competition to supply thousands of first person view (FPV) drones to Ukraine, as part of the Drone Capability Coalition for Ukraine.
Historic ship bell recovered and returned to the US
A ship’s bell recovered from the seabed by the UK’s Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team has been ceremoniously returned to the United States.
NATO support to Ukraine ‘for as long as necessary’
Jens Stoltenberg said that to accelerate the end of the war, NATO members must maintain "at least" current levels of support to Ukraine "for as long as necessary".
