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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

Permali Gloucester contracted to protect Commando Merlin MK4 helicopters

Permali Gloucester has been contracted by Leonardo to supply ballistic protection for the Royal Navy’s new Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopters.

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth returns home

Portsmouth is now home to two aircraft carriers for the first time in a long time. HMS Northumberland and RFA Tideforce also returned to warm...

107th NATO Electronic Warfare Advisory Committee meeting convenes

The NATO Electronic Warfare Advisory Committee (NEWAC) convened its 107th Plenary meeting at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels.

HMS Queen Elizabeth coming home to Portsmouth today

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will enter Portsmouth at 10:25am.

CAMM-ER missile completes trials milestone

MBDA say it has successfully completed a series of trials of the CAMM-ER air defence missile, validating the high-performance of the system.

Standing NATO Maritime Group One vessels join Norwegian exercise

Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) ships have joined the Norwegian navy-led exercise Flotex off the coast of Norway.

US Navy awards contract for 9 Virginia class nuclear submarines

The US Navy has awarded a nine submarine contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat.

HMS Queen Elizabeth homecoming date and time revealed

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will enter Portsmouth on Wednesday the 4th of December at 10:25am.

Defence Expenditure of NATO Countries – A list

NATO collects defence expenditure data from Allies on a regular basis and presents aggregates and subsets of this information.

NATO leaders gather in London to mark the 70th anniversary

Allied Heads of State and Government are gathering in London today to commemorate the 70th anniversary of NATO.