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
Weekly Briefing – 26th of May 2019
The UK Defence Journal weekly briefing for the week ending 26th May, 2019.
NATO Maritime Command changes leadership
Allied Maritime Command conducted a change of command ceremony.
US Navy awards Raytheon $235m landing system Contract
Raytheon has received a $235m contract to begin the low-rate initial production.
NATO Tiger Squadrons meet for training in France
The 2019 NATO Tiger Meet is at the French Air Base at Mont-de-Marsan.
First student takes solo flight in new pilots school
Flt Lt Ed Eldred made the first solo flight as a student.
US sensors track more debris from Indian Anti-Satellite launch
The U.S. Air Force Space Fence system detected the breakup field.
NATO Secretary General in talks with new UK Defence Secretary
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Penny Mordaunt.
Why does HMS Queen Elizabeth have two islands?
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her sister ship are attracting a lot of attention and one of the most common questions is, why does she have two islands?
NATO plans £1.2 billion investment in new technologies
NATO is planning to release £1.2 billion in business opportunities.
