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George Allison

George Allison
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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

French-led amphibious assault force halts exercise after landing craft runs aground

The exercise was halted after a French landing craft ran aground, damaging one of its propellers.

USS Abraham Lincoln now underway for sea trials

Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is now underway for trials following a four-year refuelling and complex overhaul.

United Arab Emirates granted approval for $2bn Patriot missile purchase

The US State Department has approved the sale of Patriot missiles to the Government of the United Arab Emirates.

NATO Secretary General: ‘UK leads by example in NATO’

The Secretary General thanked the United Kingdom for its enduring commitment to NATO and its leadership in Europe and beyond.

‘War Eagles’ return to Scotland for NATO exercise

The US Navy 'War Eagles' of Patrol Squadron 16 have returned to Scotland for an exercise.

Second Los Angeles class submarine visits the Clyde in one week

A second US Navy Los Angeles class attack submarine has visited Faslane on the Clyde this week.

Crane collapses beside new Tanker, minor delay expected

The crane in the process of being dismantled when it collapsed, luckily no one was injured and RFA Tidespring was not hit.

Irish Coast Guard assist British submarine

A wounded seaman has been taken from a Royal Navy submarine off the coast of Ireland by the Irish Coast Guard.

WATCH: Navy shadows Russian submarine

Watch as HMS Somerset shadows a Russian submarine as it passed through the English Channel.

Royal Navy escorts Russian submarine through English Channel

HMS Somerset has shadowed a Russian submarine as it passed through the English Channel.