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
French soldiers killed in helicopter crash on deployment in Mali
Thirteen French soldiers were killed when two helicopters collided during operations in Mali.
Airbus hoping to combine British Tempest jet project with Franco-German effort
Guillaume Faury, the chief executive of Airbus has called for a single European fighter jet programme, merging British and continental European efforts.
US lose drone over Libyan capital
An unarmed American remotely piloted aircraft was lost over Tripoli, Libya.
Techmodal wins Royal Navy ‘transformational’ contract
The data specialists say they will "deliver transformational change to the Royal Navy People functions" over the next three years.
Defence Secretary dismisses claims that British Army to be reduced in size
The Times reported that there were discussions in place to reduce the Army’s numbers to between 60,000 and 65,000.
NATO to spend $1 billion to upgrade AWACS aircraft fleet
NATO is to upgrade its ageing fleet of E-3 AWACS aircraft at a cost of $1 billion, the Alliance announced on Wednesday.
NATO and South Korea sign new partnership agreement
NATO and South Korea have signed a new partnership agreement that sets the framework for cooperation and political dialogue.
Queen Elizabeth carriers ‘to be integrated’ into US Carrier Operations
The Royal Navy say its Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers will be interchangeable with US Navy carriers.
Ministers take decisions to adapt NATO, recognise space as an operational domain
NATO Foreign Ministers met in Brussels on Wednesday to address a wide range of security challenges in preparation for the meeting of NATO leaders in London.
BAE provide US and UK Trident nuclear weapon system services
BAE Systems has been awarded $15.8 million to provide services for the US and UK Trident II D5 strategic weapon system programmes.
