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
Norway, US guide shared weapons in NATO first at FS25
Norwegian and U.S. forces achieved a NATO milestone during Exercise Formidable Shield 25, successfully redirecting live U.S. munitions mid-flight using Norwegian guidance systems in a first-of-its-kind weapons integration test.
Raytheon’s new PhantomStrike radar completes first flight test
Production is taking place across multiple sites in the United States and the UK, including facilities in Mississippi, Arizona, and Scotland.
HMS Lancaster pounces in huge £30m drugs bust
The dramatic interdiction followed a 24-hour shadowing operation through the Arabian Sea, culminating in a rapid assault by sea and air.
Airmen at RAF Mildenhall defend against ‘base invasion’
American Security Forces personnel secured key positions, responded to simulated attacks, and coordinated defensive actions during the scenario.
UK completes huge defence AI trial across land, sea and air
The UK has conducted its most extensive artificial intelligence (AI) defence trial to date, involving land, sea, and air platforms.
NATO condemns Chinese cyber attack on Czech ministry
The North Atlantic Council has issued a strong statement of solidarity with the Czech Republic, following a damaging cyber campaign attributed to Chinese state-sponsored actors.
QinetiQ Banshee approved for NATO missile training in Crete
QinetiQ’s Banshee Jet 40+ aerial target has officially been cleared for operations at NATO’s key missile training site in Crete, expanding its role in preparing allied forces for air and missile defence missions.
UK unveils £1bn Digital Targeting Web and new cyber command
The UK has announced £1bn for the “Digital Targeting Web” and the establishment of a dedicated Cyber and Electromagnetic Command, as part of the Strategic Defence Review.
UK to advance £10.8m torpedo upgrade for Poseidon fleet
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its intent to award a direct procurement contract worth £10.8 million for the integration of the British-made Sting Ray Mod 1 lightweight torpedo onto the Royal Air Force’s Poseidon P-8 maritime patrol aircraft.
British missiles to equip Swedish corvettes in major upgrade
The Swedish Navy’s five Visby-class corvettes will be upgraded with the British-designed Sea Ceptor air defence missile system, under a new contract awarded by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to Saab.
