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
Leonard brands Ferguson Marine employee payment ‘con trick’
The Public Audit Committee’s report into Ferguson Marine, said Richard Leonard MSP, had uncovered an extraordinary secondment arrangement involving a senior employee and more than £144,000 in public funds.
The massive transformation underway at Babcock
Rosyth is going through a profound industrial shift. Digital engineering, early systems integration and lifetime control are redefining how warships are built and sustained. The change is structural, with implications far beyond a single programme.
UK developing urgent plan for conflict, minister says
The UK is drawing up new preparations for a potential major conflict, according to Armed Forces Minister Al Carns, in remarks reported by Sky News.
Ministers ‘blindsided’ by offshore award of naval tug fleet
UK ministers were 'blindsided' by the offshore award of a 24-vessel naval support programme, Paul Sweeney MSP told us, after the procurement structure left them without direct oversight of the decision.
SNP MSP says ‘foolish’ planning sank Ferguson Marine bid
An SNP MSP has publicly criticised Ferguson Marine’s former management in the Scottish Parliament, saying foolish decisions in a previous business plan left the state-owned yard uncompetitive and led to a failed vessel tender.
Britain launches new Military Intelligence Services
The new Military Intelligence Services, or MIS, consolidates defence intelligence functions under one organisation for the first time.
New British long range strike system ‘on track’
Written answers published this week confirm that Project Brakestop, the UK's effort to field a low-cost long-range one-way strike system, remains "broadly on track".
American nuclear attack submarine arrives in Scotland
A Virginia-class nuclear submarine of the U.S. Navy has arrived in Scotland for a routine port visit.
Downie links Scotland’s future to skills and security
"The quiet networks of trust are the strongest parts of our infrastructure," he said, adding that a secure Scotland depends on renewing opportunity across both defence and civilian sectors.
Norway-UK Qinetiq drills spotlight NATO mission readiness
Newly released material from QinetiQ offers a clear window into how NATO forces have been sharpening their air and missile defences across the North Atlantic at a time of deepening military cooperation between Britain and Norway.
