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
Scotland would ‘have to rejoin NATO’ if it left the UK says NATO chief
NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has confirmed that an independent Scotland would have to leave the alliance.
Truman Carrier Strike Group begins operations in Middle East
Supercarrier USS Harry S. Truman conducted maritime security and flight operations in the US 5th Fleet area of operations.
First flight of ‘most advanced variant of Eurofighter’ takes place
The aircraft is the first to fly the Captor E-Scan Radar with Phase Enhancement P3Eb.
F-16 downs target drone with laser guided rocket
A US Air Force F-16 has shot down a subscale drone using an AGR-20A Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rocket.
HMS Tyne shadows Russian vessel in English Channel
HMS Tyne escorted Russian ship Perekop through the English Channel on Christmas Day.
Voyager tankers in emergency Arctic refuelling
Voyager tankers have refuelled an inbound cargo aircraft inside the Arctic Circle after it declared an emergency.
Cobham sale to US firm a ‘national security risk’ say critics
Advent International made their offer to buy British defence firm Cobham earlier in the year amid heavy criticism.
US Navy awards BAE contract for thousands of APKWS Laser-Guided Rockets
The US Navy has signed a $2.68 billion contract with BAE Systems for thousands of APKWS Laser-Guided Rockets.
Argentina to purchase four P-3C Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The aircraft are being purchased to replace six P-3B Maritime Patrol Aircraft, none of which are currently operational.
BAE receives order from US Army for additional M109A7 Howitzers
This order brings the total number of vehicle sets — M109A7 howitzers and M992A3 ammunition carriers — to 156, and the total contract value to $1.16 billion.
