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
Government could pay £75m for exclusive use of charter aircraft
One of the requirements for the £75m aircraft is to provide "highly desirable travel to the United States" despite a Voyager aircraft having been convetered for ministerial transport to save money on aircraft charters.
HMS Bangor leaves Scotland for Gulf
Minehunter HMS Bangor has left Faslane for a two year mission to the Gulf.
British Littoral Response Group ships to be based in Oman
A bespoke force of ships, aircraft and personnel will be based in Oman as part of a forward-deployed Littoral Response Group.
New UK Space Command launched
UK Space Command will provide command and control of all of UK's military space capabilities, including the UK’s Space Operations Centre, RAF Fylingdales, SKYNET and other capabilities.
Ministry of Defence to take over specialist steel firm
The move is part of an effort to secure the supply of specialist components for critical UK defence programmes.
Scottish Affairs Committee examining defence in Scotland
The Scottish Affairs Committee has today launched a new inquiry examining the military landscape in Scotland.
British ‘Tempest’ combat jet project gets more funding
The £250m contract, signed by BAE Systems, officially marks the start of the programme’s concept and assessment phase.
‘National Flagship’ to cost £250m and ‘in the water’ by 2025
The new 'National Flagship' is to cost £250m and be "in the water by 2024 or 2025".
F-35B fitted with Meteor missile ‘middle of this decade’
British F-35B jets will be equipped with Meteor missiles by the 'middle of this decade' say the Ministry of Defence.
E-3 retiring this year, replacement not ready until 2023
The UK will rely on the NATO E-3 airborne early warning aircraft fleet to fill the gap between the retirement of Sentry this year and E-7 Wedgetail coming online in 2023.
