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
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.
QinetiQ space business secures new ESA contract
QinetiQ will develop equipment for the International Space Station.
MBDA Mistral 3 missile goes through testing
MBDA say it has demonstrated the increased capabilities of the Mistral 3 missile by successfully intercepting a moving target at a range of over seven kilometres.
Meggitt signs six year $130m contract with the US Defense Logistics Agency
Meggitt PLC has signed a six year $130m requirements contract with the US Defense Logistics Agency for the supply of fuel bladders.
Argentina to receive fifth IA-63 Pampa III jet trainer
Fábrica Argentina de Aviones has announced that it has completed its fifth IA-63 Pampa III jet trainer.
First Minister claims independent Scotland still eligible for Royal Navy work
However, a shipbuilding source told us "We would still be doing the work. We just wouldn’t be doing it in Scotland".
