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
British firm Meggitt wins $323m deal with US Defense Logistics Agency
Meggitt PLC is to supply $323m worth of wheels, brakes and other parts to the US military.
Lockheed gets $90m contract to explore F-35 cost reduction measures
Lockheed Martin has received a three-year, $90.3M contract modification from the U.S. Navy to identify and implement measures to reduce the cost of the F-35.
QinetiQ awarded $90m contract to support TALON robotic systems
QinetiQ North America has announced that it has been awarded a $90 Million contract to support the overall sustainment actions of the 'Tactical Adaptable Light Ordnance Neutralization' (TALON) family of robotic systems for the US Army.
Cobham awarded £50m contract for NATO Electronic Warfare pod systems
Cobham will provide Air and NATO Anti-Ship Missile Defence Evaluation Facility (NASMDEF) Systems to Leonardo for NATO JEWCS.
Frigate HMS Montrose visits Darwin, Australia
HMS Montrose has visited Australia’s northernmost city, Darwin.
Canadian Type 26 Frigate contract awarded after legal challenge dismissed
The Type 26 Global Combat Ship has been officially chosen as the design for the Canadian Surface Combatant despite a legal challenge from a rival bidder, with the contract having been awarded this morning.
Northrop Grumman begin production of SEWIP Block 3
Northrop Grumman has received authorisation to proceed with low rate initial production of Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 systems.
AIRCOM Chief takes over NATO’s Deployable Command and Control Centre
General Tod D. Wolters, Commander Allied Air Command, entrusted the flag of NATO’s Deployable Air Command and Control Centre in Poggio Renatico, Italy, to Italian Major General Claudio Gabellini, presently the Chief of Staff at Headquarters Allied Air Command.
Secretary General praises deepening NATO-EU cooperation
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg HAS praised Romania for making the cooperation between NATO and the European Union a priority for its first Presidency of the Council of the EU.
NATO statement on Russia and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
This statement was issued by the North Atlantic Council, Brussels, 1st of February 2019 on Russia and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
