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 paper warns NATO against replacing firepower with drones
A new paper by Professor Justin Bronk, published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), argues that NATO should not attempt to replace traditional military firepower with massed drones.
Germany orders over 1,000 Rheinmetall military trucks
The contract is valued at approximately €770 million and includes 963 swap-body vehicles, some with protected driver cabins, as well as 425 unprotected transport vehicles.
The UXV Combatant – The drone carrier that came too soon
The UXV Combatant was a brilliant idea, but it landed in the wrong decade. We look back at the bespoke drone carrier concept from 2007 and how its vision is only now taking shape across the fleet.
NATO warships conduct training in Arctic
A NATO maritime task group has been operating in the Arctic and High North, conducting a series of naval exercises designed to enhance cooperation, readiness, and maritime presence in the increasingly strategic region.
Romania ends Baltic Air Policing rotation
The Romanian Air Force has concluded its four-month deployment in Lithuania as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission.
U.S. drone completes three-day unmanned flight trial
The U.S. Navy has completed a successful three-day nonstop flight of a solar-powered unmanned aerial system.
Army opens £130M tender for Watchkeeper replacement
The Ministry of Defence has launched a formal procurement process for Project Corvus, a next-generation uncrewed aerial system intended to replace the British Army's Watchkeeper drones.
King’s Gurkha Artillery unveils new cap badge
The British Army’s newest regiment, the King’s Gurkha Artillery (KGA), has unveiled its official cap badge following approval from His Majesty The King.
Secret U.S. spaceplane to fly again
"With each successive flight, the X-37B has demonstrated adaptability and flexibility by hosting diverse experiments and pioneering new orbital regimes," said Michelle Parker, vice president of Boeing Space Mission Systems.
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.
