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
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.
Babcock complete work on Estonian minehunter at Rosyth
Babcock International has completed the installation of a capability upgrade on the first of three Estonian Navy minehunter vessels scheduled to be undertaken at Babcock’s Rosyth facilities in Fife.
China and the next Space Race
In 2003, China sent its first astronauts into orbit around the earth. The space race is on again.
Government refuse to restrict any future hospital ship build to British yards
The UK Government has refused to restrict the build of recently proposed hospital ships to British shipyards, citing a policy it created as the rationale behind the refusal.
US Army selects BAE for $474m Howitzer support contract
BAE Systems land and armaments business has landed a potential $474.1m contract to provide support services for the U.S. Army.
Republic of Korea Air Force receives first Airbus A330 MRTT
The Republic of Korea Air Force has taken official delivery of its first Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.
Capita ‘could lose’ recruitment contract says Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has said that the Ministry of Defence has looked at the possibility of taking the armed forces recruitment contract back in-house.
NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Israel
NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller paid an official visit to Israel, to discuss practical cooperation activities between NATO and Israel.
