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
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.
More companies join Tempest combat aircraft programme
Seven new companies are to collaborate with Team Tempest, the consortium delivering the UK's next generation combat aircraft known as Tempest.
British and German Typhoons fly together over Baltic
A detachment of German Eurofighters have arrived in Lithuania to join British Typhoon jets already deployed there.
UK awards SKYNET 6A military comms satellite contract
The £500 million contract covers all aspects of the satellite’s development. From the design, manufacture, and assembly stages, to integration, testing and finally the launch of SKYNET 6A.
