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
NATO jets scrambled 370 times in 2021
Around 80 percent of the missions, 290 in total, were in response to flights by Russian military aircraft near NATO airspace.
Lockheed to design new F-35 variant for mystery customer
Lockheed Martin has received a $49 million contract from the United States to design and develop an F-35 variant "tailored for an unspecified Foreign Military Sales customer".
Lockheed to develop navigation subsystem for Dreadnought sub
Lockheed Martin has been contracted to undertake navigation subsystem development efforts for the American Columbia class and British Dreadnought class nuclear-armed submarines.
GuS to provide periscope systems for Boxer armoured vehicle
A new supply chain contract has been signed for the provision of periscope and window systems for the Boxer armoured vehicle.
U.S. Marines place $169m order for BAE-built Amphibious Combat Vehicles
BAE Systems U.S. based land and armaments division has received a $169.3 million contract to manufacture an additional 33 amphibious combat vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps.
Type 26 Frigate to be armed with cruise/anti-ship missiles
It has been confirmed that the 'Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon' will be fitted to the Royal Navy's Type 26 Frigates.
Voyager tankers scrambled to refuel cargo aircraft over Arctic
Two Royal Air Force Voyager tanker aircraft are now being deployed to refuel a small cargo aircraft over the Arctic.
Britain condemns plan to deploy Russian mercenaries in Mali
The UK and its allies have issued a statement condemning the decision to deploy mercenary troops from the Wagner Group in Mali.
British surveillance aircraft monitoring Russian forces near Crimea
A British RC-135 'Rivet Joint' intelligence gathering aircraft has been monitoring Russian forces around Crimea.
Britain to use drones to deliver supplies to warships at sea
The Royal Fleet Auxilliary say that using drones will save time, money and sailors, and free up helicopters for other duties.
