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
UK sanctions RSF commanders over alleged Sudan atrocities
The UK has imposed sanctions on senior commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces over alleged atrocities in El Fasher and announced additional humanitarian funding for the country.
ISTEC wins UK weapons mount spares deal via SPTC
ISTEC Services Limited has secured a four-year contract to supply weapons mount spares to the UK Ministry of Defence under the Babcock Service Provision and Transformation Contract.
Rutte warns NATO faces growing Russian threat
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Russia poses an escalating threat to the alliance and urged faster action on defence investment and industrial output during a keynote speech in Berlin.
B-52 bomber completes first flight with new radar
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress has completed a ferry flight to Edwards Air Force Base in California following the installation of a new modernised radar, a key milestone in the bomber’s long-term upgrade programme.
Hostile states exploit UK journalists and social media
Foreign intelligence services are increasingly using social media journalism and political networks to covertly influence UK public debate and democratic processes, according to Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee.
MP pushes blueprint to make UK hub for uncrewed systems
Labour MP and ex-Royal Marine Fred Thomas is urging sweeping reforms to streamline regulation, expand test sites and create a single authority so the UK can rapidly develop, test and field uncrewed military systems.
Scotland signs space cooperation deal with UAE centre
Scotland has signed a new agreement aimed at expanding cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in the space sector, following a Letter of Intent between industry body Space Scotland and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre.
Ukraine strikes Russian submarine with underwater drones
Ukraine says it has carried out the first recorded anti-submarine combat strike using underwater attack drones, targeting a Russian Navy Kilo-class submarine at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
Airbus wins £33.6m contract to support UK H145 fleet
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a two-year £33.6 million support and services contract to Airbus Helicopters UK for the initial maintenance and support of six H145 helicopters entering service with the UK Armed Forces..
Russian threat to UK is growing, warns defence chief
"The trend, from Russia in particular, is worsening, and that is the key argument for action", warned Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton.
