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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

Royal Navy supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth comes to life

The Ship’s Company of HMS Queen Elizabeth has now taken up residence on board the nation's new supercarrier and future flagship.

US increase spend for European Reassurance Initiative as regional allies decrease spending

The 2018 budget request for the European Reassurance Initiative has grown to $4.7 Billion.

Saudi Arabia spends $662m on AN/TPQ-53(V) radar systems

The US State Department has approved the sale of AN/TPQ-53(V) radar systems and related support to Saudi Arabia.

United Kingdom, France and the United States sign trilateral submarine agreement

Naval leaders from the United Kingdom, France and the United States have signed an agreement designed to increase coordination for anti-submarine warfare activities.

First Japanese built F-35 officially unveiled

The first Japanese assembled F-35 was unveiled at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries facility in Japan today.

Dragonfire, the new British laser weapon

The UK Ministry of Defence has officially awarded a £30m contract to produce a prototype laser weapon, known as Dragonfire.

HMS Queen Elizabeth to sail for trials later this month, estimated date discovered

The date that HMS Queen Elizabeth will depart Rosyth for the first time on trials has been revealed.

NATO Secretary General to visit the United States

NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, will join the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Duško Marković, and US Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Tom Shannon,

The London terror attacks, what do we know?

Three people have carried out terror attacks in central London, killing 6 and injuring at least 20.

People run over and stabbed on London Bridge in suspected terror attack

Police are responding to a report of a van hitting '15 to 20' pedestrians and subsequent stabbings on London Bridge in central London.