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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

Date and time for the arrival of HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth revealed

While weather may change the date at short notice, HMS Queen Elizabeth will enter Portsmouth on Friday the 18th of August.

New £48m contract for workboat fleet announced

Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced a £48 million contract for next-generation workboats which will support both British ships and British jobs.

Canadian firms win contracts to support UK Type 26 Frigate work

Ottawa-based engineering firm WR Davis is the first Canadian company to secure a manufacturing contract to provide key equipment to the UK’s Type 26 Frigate programme.

WATCH: HMS Queen Elizabeth sails with the USS George H.W. Bush and her escorts

HMS Queen Elizabeth is currently on contractor sea trials off the coast of Scotland where met up with a taskgroup of ships taking part in Exercise Saxon Warrior.

Royal Navy has ‘enough frigates and destroyers’ to protect HMS Queen Elizabeth

A senior Royal Navy officer has insisted that the Royal Navy has enough warships to protect HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Government urged to decide on new frigates as National Shipbuilding Strategy still in dry...

Union says its time to commit to new Type 31 frigates and support vessels as HMS Queen Elizabeth goes to sea and still no sign of National Shipbuilding Strategy

North Korea threatens strike near US territory Guam

North Korea claims it is considering strikes near US military installations in Guam.

BAE Systems unveils Multiple-object Tracking Radar for test ranges

BAE Systems has introduced iMOTR, a mobile multiple-object tracking radar to provide military test and evaluation ranges a higher degree of accuracy in tracking time, space, and position information (TSPI) for objects in flight.

US and Japanese forces collaborate for upcoming Northern Viper exercise

More than 3,500 Japanese and US personnel will conduct a bilateral and joint exercise showcasing their capabilities on the Japanese island of Hokkaido in August.

Iranian Drone Interferes With USS Nimitz Flight Operations

An F/A-18 from the USS Nimitz had a run in with an Iranian drone according to officials.