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
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.
Afghan flight costs top £450k monthly as 4,500 resettled
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed that the monthly cost to relocate eligible Afghans under the now-closed Afghanistan Response Route is £457,833.33.
Spain deploys to Iceland for first time in NATO air policing
The Spanish Air and Space Force has deployed six EF/A-18M Hornet fighter jets to Iceland in support of NATO’s Air Policing mission, marking the country’s first deployment to Keflavik Air Base for this task.
NATO backs new US-led channel to accelerate aid to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has welcomed a new initiative aimed at boosting military support to Ukraine, speaking during an online meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) on 21 July.
NATO warships step up patrols in Arctic region
A NATO maritime task group, SNMG1, is currently operating in the waters of the Arctic and High North as part of a broader effort to maintain collective security and freedom of navigation in the region.
New longer range Aster B1NT missile tested
A second ASTER B1 New Technology (B1NT) missile was successfully test-fired this week at the DGA missile range in Biscarrosse.
