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 unveils £250m defence growth deal to boost Scotland jobs
Scotland is to receive a share of £250 million in Defence Growth Deals, with ministers promising jobs, innovation and investment across the nation’s defence sector.
Could this be Britain’s future Commando Insertion Craft?
Leidos has unveiled its Sea Dagger design, pitching it as a contender for the Royal Navy’s future Commando Insertion Craft programme.
Commons debate highlights British unity on Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey and Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge both addressed the Commons recently, setting out cross-party support for Ukraine.
Britain’s new tank ‘must punch above its weight’
The Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank must deliver technological overmatch at a time when the UK will operate fewer tanks than its potential adversaries.
Defence Secretary: peace through strength in Ukraine
Defence Committee Chair Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi pressed Defence Secretary John Healey on how the UK is helping to align negotiations with concrete pressure on Russia.
Lords urge full force of law for defence sabotage
In the House of Lords, peers raised the alarm over sabotage and disruptive actions targeting the UK’s defence and aerospace industry.
NATO chief praises Estonia and urges Allies on 5%
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Estonia’s role in the Alliance while underlining the importance of meeting new defence spending targets during a joint press conference with Estonian President Alar Karis in Brussels.
Ukrainian drone firm to invest £200m in Britain
Ukraine’s largest drone manufacturer, Ukrspecsystems, has announced a £200 million investment programme in East Anglia.
Interference in Scotland’s constitutional debate raised
Graeme Downie MP has pressed the UK Government over steps to counter foreign interference in Scotland’s constitutional debate, with Ian Murray giving what have turned out to be some of his final responses as Secretary of State for Scotland before his removal from office yesterday.
UK to lead headquarters of Multinational Force Ukraine
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that an Army two-star officer has been selected to lead the headquarters of the Multinational Force Ukraine (MNF-U) in Kyiv, with France and Britain jointly providing the higher-level three-star command.
