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
U.S. to give Marine Cobra helis long-range strike weapons
According to L3Harris, the Red Wolf system is intended to address what it described as a capability gap by providing long-range precision strike options suited to modern conflict environments.
Russian hacktivists targeting UK online services
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a new alert warning that Russian state-aligned hacktivist groups continue to target UK organisations with disruptive cyber attacks.
RAF mission boosts UK Antarctic cooperation with Chile
British Forces South Atlantic Islands personnel based at Mount Pleasant have conducted Operation AUSTRAL ENDURANCE, working alongside Chilean counterparts and UK partners to strengthen safe access to the British Antarctic Territory.
NATO warfare hub maps five-year plan for future exercises
The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) has launched a new five-year campaign plan intended to guide its work on training, exercises and warfare development through to 2030.
Reforms target serious flaws in service justice system
The Ministry of Defence has set out a programme of reforms aimed at strengthening and modernising the Service Justice System, including changes under the Armed Forces Bill focused on victim support and improved handling of serious offences.
Eurofighter signs deal to develop Typhoon aerodynamic kit
Eurofighter and NETMA have signed a contract to progress development, testing and certification of the Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Norway could receive in-build Royal Navy Type 26 Frigate
The Ministry of Defence has for the first time officially confirmed that Type 26 frigate build slots currently allocated to the Royal Navy are being assessed for potential transfer to Norway.
Ferguson Marine cited as key voice in civil shipbuilding future
Port Glasgow shipbuilder Ferguson Marine has been identified as a significant contributor to Scotland’s civil shipbuilding sector in a new report by the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee.
UK defence must move beyond steel-era procurement, MPs told
Air Marshal (Retd) Edward Stringer has warned that the UK is still designing forces around Cold War-era assumptions centred on large platforms and prolonged specification cycles.
China quietly funding Russian war machine MPs told
China is providing decisive economic and technological backing to the Russian war effort in Ukraine, effectively sustaining the Russian ability to continue the conflict while avoiding overt military involvement, defence experts told MPs this week.
