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
Streeting not comfortable with housing budget shift
More than a billion pounds was moved out of the defence housing budget during the Defence Investment Plan process.
Defence investment must improve lives, says Streeting
Investment in defence will only command lasting public support if people can see that it improves their lives as well as strengthening national defence, according to the Defence Secretary.
Downie says SNP has no serious plan for Scotland’s security
The SNP is not serious about independence or defence and is taking its supporters for fools, Labour MP Graeme Downie has said.
Streeting declines to discuss Faslane shelters
The Secretary of State for Defence has declined to discuss reported ballistic shelters at Faslane in open session, telling the Defence Committee there is a difference between what others report and what the department is willing to say.
Train Scots workers to seize defence billions, says Marra
Billions of pounds of defence investment heading for Scotland will only translate into skilled jobs if colleges, employers and councils are handed the power to decide, according to the #ScottishLabour leader.
Tom Hunter and Willie Haughey back Fife weapons plant
Two of Scotland’s top business figures back turning Mossmorran into a weapons parts factory, with Sir Tom Hunter saying on their Go Radio Business Show that Europe can’t rely on the US for protection.
Military horses could carry loads in the field again
Exercise COPPER HORSE found that Military Working Horses may be able to support a limited range of field tasks, with further development needed on equipment, load carriage and operating endurance.
Thousands of unclaimed forces pensions now being paid
Tracing and claims activity has brought 11,201 previously unclaimed armed forces pensions into payment.
Simple front door for defence suppliers due this year
The Ministry of Defence intends to publish a simple front door of procurement entry points for small and medium-sized enterprises by the end of this calendar year.
RAF Chinooks and A400M to fight UK wildfires from the sky
The Royal Air Force will equip its Chinook helicopters and A400M Atlas transport aircraft to fight fires, giving Britain an aerial firefighting capability permanently based in the United Kingdom for the first time.
