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George Allison

George Allison
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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 AWACS aircraft deployed to protect EU summit

AWACS were deployed to guard the airspace over an EU summit.

Martin Baker wins $21.5m US and Australian contract

Martin Baker has been awarded a $21.5 million contract.

40,000 jobs at risk due to Government shipbuilding plan warns union

The CSEU warned that poor planning over shipbuilding could endanger 40,000 jobs.

Report advises Government to review if Type 26 order is sufficient

The Government should review whether it has ordered enough Type 26 frigates.

UK should focus on export of systems, rather than just hulls says report

The Government should place systems at the heart of Type 31e export strategy.

Typhoon jets scramble twice in two days to intercept Russian aircraft

The Typhoon jets are currently engaged in a NATO Baltic air policing mission.

Read the recommendations of the cross-party shipbuilding report here

The APPG Shipbuilding and Ship Repair has launched a report.

BAE to supply 57mm guns to the US Navy in $22.7m deal

BAE has won a $22.7 million contract to supply the US Navy with Mk110 57mm guns.

Parliamentary report recommends building support ships in UK

The APPG for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair has launched a report.

New Defence Secretary signals support ship work should go to UK yards

Mordaunt appears to have suggested that the new Fleet Solid Support Ship should be built in the UK.