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 to discuss reduction of American forces in Germany
NATO defence ministers will discuss a U.S. decision to withdraw about 9,500 American service members from Germany.
Successful first surface ship and submarine firings of Saab Lightweight Torpedo
Saab conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo from a corvette and a submarine.
First F-35C Lightning class graduate TOPGUN
Pilots from Strike Fighter Squadron 125 and 147 were the first TOPGUN students to complete the course in the F-35C.
MoD sign £26m engine support contract for small boat fleet
The MoD have signed a £26.7m contract with British company EP Barrus to supply and maintain outboard and inboard motors fitted to the MOD’s small boats fleet.
Raytheon test Stormbreaker smart weapon
Raytheon say they have completed the first guided release of a StormBreaker smart weapon from an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
UK space sector gets giant new satellite test chamber
A 16m long space test chamber has been installed in the UK's National Satellite Test Facility.
NATO defence ministers focus on ‘adaptation to counter modern threats’
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met with fellow Defence Ministers via video conferencing, say the MoD.
British warships complete Baltic naval exercise
HMS Kent and HMS Ramsey were part of Exercise BALTOPS in the Baltic Sea.
Astute class to be featured on popular charity coin
New designs of a special commemorative coin depicting Barrow-built submarines have been released.
UK Government abandon COVID-19 tracing app over privacy concerns
Contracts worth £4.8m had reportedly been awarded to the developer VMWare Pivotal Labs for the abandoned a three-month attempt undertaken by the UK Government to create their own version of the technology.
