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
Secretary General: NATO and New Zealand ‘far apart but very close as partners’
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to NATO Headquarters on Friday for talks on the Alliance's cooperation with New Zealand.
Leonardo awarded £158m contract by UK to upgrade NATO electronic warfare training
Leonardo has signed a contract worth approximately £158m to provide new electronic warfare training equipment for the NATO Joint Electronic Warfare Core Staff (JEWCS).
UK pays $2.3m for upgrade of Tomahawk weapons control software
Lockheed Martin has been awarded $10.9 million for the management, sustainment, and upgrade of the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System software product baseline and the required system and software documentation for the US Navy and the Royal Navy.
Merlin fleet clocks up combined 23 years of service
The Merlin helicopter fleet has clocked up 200,000 flying hours, say the Royal Navy.
US, UK celebrate expanded undersea surveillance capabilities
The US and UK can now benefit from a new state-of-the-art Integrated Undersea Surveillance System operations floor at Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF) Dam Neck, say the US Navy.
MoD invest £1 million in new space tech
The development of a new generation of pioneering British deployable satellite antennas has been boosted following a £1m MoD investment, according to the department.
NATO-Russia council meet in Brussels
The NATO-Russia Council, which brings together all 29 NATO Allies and Russia, met in Brussels on Friday.
Saab offers Gripen E to Switzerland
Supported by the Swedish government, Saab has submitted its proposal for the Gripen E in response to the Swiss New Fighter Aircraft procurement to armasuisse, the Swiss defence procurement agency.
NATO Secretary General: Europe and North America shoulder-to-shoulder
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed the importance of strong transatlantic cooperation and institutions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday.
V-280 Valor reaches namesake cruising speed of 280 knots
The Bell V-280 Valor successfully achieved its namesake optimal cruise speed of 280 knots, say Bell.
