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 defence procurement worth ‘more than £1.7bn a year to Scotland’
Ministry of Defence figures claim that the military procurement spend in Scotland has risen to £1.76 billion.
Work starts on final giant section of HMS Glasgow on the Clyde
Construction has begun on the 57th segment of the 8,000-tonne HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates to be built on the Clyde.
Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft support facilities handed over
Once operational in the autumn, the facility will take the total number of people working out of the coastal base in the north of Scotland to about 2,200.
Gibraltar squadron to receive two new Fast Patrol Craft
The MoD has signed a £9.9 million contract with British firm Marine Specialised Technology for two new boats to replace the Gibraltar Squadron Fast Patrol Craft.
More Type 26 Frigate supply chain contracts awarded
BAE Systems has awarded a further five contracts to suppliers worth more than £100m, as progress on the Type 26 frigate programme continues apace at the company’s shipyards in Glasgow.
Glen Mallan ammunition jetty undergoing £64m redevelopment
The Scottish jetty is being upgraded to serve the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers and benefits from the largest weapons storage facility in western Europe.
British military personnel to receive 2% pay rise
Service personnel in the UK will receive a 2% pay rise this year.
Russia ‘undertook campaign to influence’ Scottish independence vote
The Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament described the circumstances surrounding the referendum for Scottish independence as "the first post-Soviet interference in a Western democratic election".
UK Government ‘failed to investigate’ Russian interference in Brexit
"We have not been provided with any post-referendum assessment of Russian attempts at interference. This situation is in stark contrast to the US handling of allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential vote."
Rolls-Royce to provide propulsion system for Bell V-280 Valor
Rolls-Royce has reached agreement with Bell Textron to provide the propulsion system for the V-280 Valor aircraft as it moves forward in the competition for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programme.
