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 Army Rangers looking for new rifle
The British Army is looking for an 'Alternative Individual Weapon' for the Army Special Operations Brigade.
How did 2021 go for the UK Defence Journal?
As 2021 comes to an end, let's look at how this year went for the UK Defence Journal.
‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 2 Episode 8
The panel discuss the risk of a Russia-Ukraine war in 2022 and other topics.
British surveillance aircraft busy near Crimea
British RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft, designed to soak up electronic signals, have been deployed near Crimea twice in the last seven days.
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.
