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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

Government insist ‘no delay’ to Type 26 frigate

The Scotland Office has issued a firm denial that the Type 26 frigate programme on the Clyde has been "delayed indefinitely".

UPDATE: British airstrikes against Islamic State

British pilots have now flown more than 3000 missions against Islamic State, playing a key role in their ongoing defeat.

The rise of child soldiers

There are an estimated 250,000 child soldiers in the world today.

Army train for operations on the Thames amid historic race

History and technology combined on the Thames in London when the British Army’s Royal Engineers took to the water to support the world’s oldest boat race.

‘Attempted abduction’ of RAF serviceman

A serviceman was threatened with a knife by two attackers outside RAF Marham in what Norfolk Constabulary have described as an "attempted abduction" The victim was not in...

No, the Type 26 Frigate has not been cancelled

Despite alarming headlines, the Type 26 frigates have not been cancelled or "indefinitely postponed".

UK underlines anti-Islamic State commitment

UK forces have helped train 19,000 Iraqi troops to tackle Islamic State and will increase that support as 50 additional trainers deploy to Iraq next month.

HMS Ambush involved in collision off Gibraltar

HMS Ambush has been involved in a collision with a merchant vessel off the coast of Gibraltar.

Three French soldiers killed in Libya

They are the first confirmed Western military casualties since it became known that special forces were operating on the ground in Libya earlier this year.

Royal Navy forced to give up frigate based drone capability

British frigates will be left without maritime unmanned air system from late 2017, with no funding available to replace the drone.