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 warships ‘fight off’ F-35 jets in Arctic training
NATO warships operating in the High North have carried out joint air defence training with Norwegian F-35 fighter aircraft as part of a wider maritime deployment aimed at strengthening readiness in the region.
GE, Lockheed test rotating detonation ramjet engine
GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin have completed a series of engine tests demonstrating a liquid-fuelled rotating detonation ramjet intended for hypersonic missile applications, according to the company.
Emergency services rehearse ferry terror response
Emergency services and counter terrorism units have carried out a large-scale multi-agency exercise testing the response to a simulated terrorist incident on a cross-channel ferry, according to Counter Terror cops.
Netherlands hands SNMG1 command to Spain
The Royal Netherlands Navy has formally handed command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to Spain following a year leading the alliance task group.
Downie warns warns Arctic now a frontline for UK
Graeme Downie, Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, told MPs that geography placed the UK at the centre of emerging competition in the region.
Saab launches second Polish spy ship
Saab has launched Poland’s second signals intelligence vessel, ORP Henryk Zygalski, during a ceremony held in Gdańsk.
NATO intercepts Russian jets over the Baltic
Italian Eurofighters in Estonia were scrambled at around 11:30 today to intercept a Russian Beriev Be-200 aircraft.
UK appoints new Military Representative to NATO and EU
Lieutenant General Eldon Millar CVO MBE has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s next Military Representative to NATO and the European Union.
Paul Sweeney warns delays threaten Scottish shipbuilding
Paul Sweeney MSP has warned that delays to Scottish Government vessel procurement risk leaving publicly owned shipyards without sufficient work, arguing that the absence of a joined-up industrial strategy is undermining shipbuilding capacity in Scotland.
The Vietnamese-run spam network promoting Nigel Farage
Investigation - A self-described UK news page promoting Nigel Farage has used viral storytelling, opaque advertising, and off-platform links to amplify political content. It should be noted no link has been identified to Farage or Reform UK.
