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
British destroyer evacutes mock casualty to carrier
HMS Dauntless has completed a casualty evacuation exercise with the medical team from HMS Prince of Wales, testing the UK Carrier Strike Group’s ability to respond to medical emergencies.
Afghan flight costs top £450k monthly as 4,500 resettled
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed that the monthly cost to relocate eligible Afghans under the now-closed Afghanistan Response Route is £457,833.33.
Spain deploys to Iceland for first time in NATO air policing
The Spanish Air and Space Force has deployed six EF/A-18M Hornet fighter jets to Iceland in support of NATO’s Air Policing mission, marking the country’s first deployment to Keflavik Air Base for this task.
NATO backs new US-led channel to accelerate aid to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has welcomed a new initiative aimed at boosting military support to Ukraine, speaking during an online meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) on 21 July.
NATO warships step up patrols in Arctic region
A NATO maritime task group, SNMG1, is currently operating in the waters of the Arctic and High North as part of a broader effort to maintain collective security and freedom of navigation in the region.
New longer range Aster B1NT missile tested
A second ASTER B1 New Technology (B1NT) missile was successfully test-fired this week at the DGA missile range in Biscarrosse.
Leonardo to acquire Iveco Defence in €1.7bn deal
Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles from the Iveco Group in a deal valued at €1.7 billion.
Italy to field new airborne jamming aircraft in L3Harris deal
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a $300m contract for two electronic warfare aircraft for Italy, marking the first foreign sale of the EA-37B platform approved by the U.S. government.
Cumbria report highlights wider impacts of submarine industry
A new social impact report by BAE Systems Submarines has highlighted the growing educational and community outreach associated with the UK's nuclear submarine construction programme in Barrow-in-Furness.
UK trials stratospheric balloons for ISR and comms missions
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the successful trial of high-altitude balloons capable of conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions from the stratosphere.
