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
Britain too slow to blame Russia for attacks
Britain is too slow to attribute blame where it lies with Russia and the delay is leaving companies supplying Ukraine without the warning they need warns Graeme Downie MP.
Defence writes off millions owed since the seventies
A write-off of almost £3.7m recorded in the Ministry of Defence's accounts relates to money owed to the department by a foreign nation between 1971 and 2006.
Britain funds Chornobyl repairs after Russian drone hit
Britain is putting £17 million towards repairing the protective shelter over the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, which was punctured by a Russian drone strike last year, according to the government.
New joint venture targets Army light vehicle programme
North Defence and Strongs form North Strong to build composite vehicle bodies in Tamworth, positioning ahead of the British Army’s Land Mobility Vehicle competition.
Scotland to match funding for two defence skills colleges
The Scottish Government has confirmed it will match the £10 million offered by the Ministry of Defence to establish Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland.
Veterans groups asked for views on fireworks rules
Veterans organisations have been specifically invited to respond to a government consultation on reforming fireworks legislation, which ministers say has prompted ongoing engagement across departments.
Cyber hit on a defence prime would cost capacity, warns MP
A cyber attack on the scale of the one that stopped Jaguar Land Rover would, if it struck a defence prime or a munitions supplier, take British industrial capacity out of the fight as well as money out of the economy, the Labour MP Graeme Downie has told the UK Defence Journal.
Kuwait drone shield to cover the sea as well as the air
The counter-drone system Kuwait is buying from the British firm MARSS will defend against seaborne drones along the coast as well as airborne ones,...
Merlin helicopters head to Scotland to protect sub force
Four Merlin Mk2 submarine hunters and around ninety sailors moved at short notice from Cornwall to Prestwick to work over the approaches to the Clyde, tracking a new attack submarine on her dive trials and screening the waters around Britain's submarine base, according to the Royal Navy.
Boxer ruled out of cavalry role as variants shelved
Ministers confirm Boxer will not do armoured cavalry work, and that its mortar, repair and recovery and overwatch versions are no longer being pursued. The underlying requirements remain.
