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
New NATO command now coordinates 60% of Ukraine aid
At the fringes of the NATO Defence Ministerial, officials confirmed that the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) command has become the central structure for coordinating military aid, with over 60% of last year’s assistance provided by European allies.
Beijing fumes at NATO speech on China-Russia alliance
China and Russia are drawing closer in practical defence terms, and NATO is no longer pretending otherwise.
Sweden uses AI to fly Gripen jet in air combat test
Sweden has conducted a series of test flights using artificial intelligence (AI) to operate a Gripen E fighter jet in a simulated air combat environment, Saab has announced.
£114m contract awarded for submarine steam systems
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract worth over £114 million to Scott Aerospace in Bristol to provide support for the Royal Navy’s submarine mechanical and secondary steam propulsion equipment.
Marshall joins Northrop in bid for British Army air defence
Marshall has been named as a key UK supplier by Northrop Grumman in its proposal for the British Army’s next-generation ground-based air defence (GBAD)...
NATO jets to exercise near Finnish border with Russia
The United States, United Kingdom, France and Finland will take part in Atlantic Trident 25, a multinational air combat exercise set to run from 16 to 27 June 2025 in Finnish airspace.
UK and France test joint amphibious power
British and French troops stormed the beaches of North Devon this week as part of a milestone Franco-British amphibious warfare exercise, the first of its kind in seven years.
Indian Navy meets British carrier group in Indian Ocean
British and Indian warships have conducted joint maritime exercises in the North Arabian Sea, as the UK Carrier Strike Group continues its Indo-Pacific deployment.
Russian casualties have now likely hit the 1 million mark
More than one million Russian military personnel have likely been killed or wounded since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, according to a growing body of Western estimates.
NATO ‘phenomenal overmatch’ over Russia says forces chief
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, has delivered a confident assessment of NATO’s strength relative to Russia.
