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
Leonardo to acquire Iveco Defence in €1.7bn deal
Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles from the Iveco Group in a deal valued at €1.7 billion.
Italy to field new airborne jamming aircraft in L3Harris deal
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a $300m contract for two electronic warfare aircraft for Italy, marking the first foreign sale of the EA-37B platform approved by the U.S. government.
Cumbria report highlights wider impacts of submarine industry
A new social impact report by BAE Systems Submarines has highlighted the growing educational and community outreach associated with the UK's nuclear submarine construction programme in Barrow-in-Furness.
UK trials stratospheric balloons for ISR and comms missions
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the successful trial of high-altitude balloons capable of conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions from the stratosphere.
US Navy hits 2025 recruiting target three months early
The US Navy has met its active-duty recruiting goal for fiscal year 2025 more than three months ahead of schedule, contracting 40,600 future Sailors as of 18 June, according to a statement released by the service.
MBDA ramps up ASTER output with first fast-track delivery
The programme, which includes France, Italy and the United Kingdom, aims to produce nearly 1,000 ASTER missiles to replenish and enhance European air defence stockpiles.
British and German troops cross the Rhine
A rare multinational amphibious battalion has showcased NATO interoperability and engineering capability by establishing a series of military ferries across the River Rhine, Europe's busiest commercial waterway.
Petition to send Warrior vehicles to Ukraine nears 20,000
The petition has found particular momentum in Scottish urban constituencies.
British destroyer ‘opens fire’ in Pacific
HMS Dauntless, one of the Royal Navy’s six Type 45 destroyers, has successfully carried out live-fire exercises during Operation Highmast.
British jets scrambled 20 times to meet Russian aircraft
Royal Air Force Typhoons have been scrambled more than 20 times in support of NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing efforts under Operation Chessman, a major British contribution to defending allied airspace on Europe’s eastern flank.
