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
Team LionStrike adds Silverado HD to UK vehicle bid
Team LionStrike, the consortium of GM Defence, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace bidding for the British Army's Land Mobility Programme, has added the Chevrolet Silverado HD to its proposal.
Western sanctions credibility damaged, expert warns
New CEPA report warns US sanctions frameworks against Russian-enabling banks are losing deterrent effect with only one foreign bank designated despite years of legal architecture. Has the West been issuing empty threats?
Britain buying 72 new artillery systems
The British Army is to procure 72 new howitzers under a nearly GBP 1 billion contract, supporting at least 500 jobs across the UK.
Thales ISR mast to be fitted to BAE Herne drone sub
Thales and BAE Systems are collaborating on an advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mast intended for the Herne extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle.
Britain is missing a rung on the nuclear ladder
We sat down with former MoD Director General Peter Watkins, who co-authored a new Council on Geostrategy report arguing Britain's nuclear posture is dangerously out of date and sets out what needs to change.
Alexander hails King’s Speech defence commitments
Scotland's Secretary of State has welcomed the King's Speech, pointing to defence investment and energy security as central to the legislative programme's relevance for Scotland.
Defence tech trials backed by new sandbox powers
Legislation announced in the King's Speech would give ministers powers to relax existing rules to allow live testing of next gen defence tech.
UK shadow fleet boardings: pledge made, no action taken
238 transits through UK waters. Zero boardings. CEPA experts warn that unenforced threats actively embolden the actors the West is trying to deter.
EU targets Kyrgyzstan, but China question remains unanswered
The EU has used its anti-circumvention tool against Kyrgyzstan for the first time. But CEPA experts say the real test is whether the same logic will ever be applied to China, the most significant enabler of Russian sanctions evasion.
Scottish defence summit to map supply chain routes
The DPRTE Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit on 20 May in Glasgow offers Scottish industry a direct route into a sector undergoing significant investment.
