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
Ivory Coast orders C295 transport aircraft from Airbus
The Ministry of Defence of the Ivory Coast has signed a firm order for one C295 medium transport aircraft.
Germany to lead NATO high readiness force
German forces have now taken the lead for the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), providing thousands of soldiers on standby and ready to deploy within days.
Government should help build Scilly Isles ferry at Appledore yard say unions
Unions GMB and Unite have called on the government to back the bid to build the Scilly Isles ferry and secure the future of Appledore Shipyard.
BAE Systems wins 155mm ammunition competition for the British Army
BAE Systems has won a contract to supply 155mm Smoke and Illuminating artillery rounds to the Ministry of Defence.
Israel test Arrow 3 ballistic missile defence system
The Israel Missile Defense Organisation say it has successfully completed a test of the 'Arrow 3' Weapon System.
US and Denmark take command of two NATO naval task forces
A US Navy Admiral has assumed command of NATO’s Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 1, taking over from a Royal Danish Navy Commodore.
British firm Meggitt signs $750m contract for F-35 and F-22 engine parts
Meggitt PLC has signed a long term agreement with Pratt & Whitney to continue the supply of advanced composite components for the F119 and F135 engines which power the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning aircraft.
Space based missile defence ‘an absolute must’ says Raytheon CEO
The new US strategy for defence against ballistic missile attack calls for advanced space based missile defence technologies in an era of escalating threats around the globe.
SNMG1 and SNMCMG1 NATO task forces conduct Change of Command
Rear Admiral Edward Cashman of the U.S. Navy assumed command of SNMG1 from the Royal Danish Navy and Commander Peter Krogh of the Royal Danish Navy assumed command of SNMCMG1 from the Belgian Navy.
Indra present ‘anti drone shield’ system
The presence of drones recently forced the closure of Gatwick airport for three days, suspending 1,000 flights and disrupting the plans of about 140,000 passengers during the Christmas period.
