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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

Work begins on fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel at Clyde yard

Work has started on the fourth of five new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built on the Clyde, this work is in addition to 8 Type 26 and 5 Type 31 Frigates.

UK Government admit no warships if Scotland had voted ‘Yes’

"No warships would ​have been built on the Clyde, because the United Kingdom Government would not have chosen to build them there."

Smallest Royal Navy ship paves the way for the largest

The smallest vessel in the Royal Navy is playing a key role in the maiden voyage by Britain's largest warship.

HMS Triumph returns to the fleet

Following an extensive period in maintenance and a number of equipment upgrades, HMS Triumph has rejoined the front-line fleet.

Simulation shows F-35B almost landing conventionally on new carriers

Uniquely for a vessel of this type, it will be common to see the jump-jet F-35B appear to land conventionally.

WATCH: How does the F-35B hover?

The F-35B Joint Strike Fighter has advanced the concept of Short Take Off and Vertical Landing, here's how it does it.

WATCH: British Army Apache helicopters in action over Libya

Gun camera footage from Apache attack helicopters show a strike on a military communications facility and troop concentration at Al-Watiya in western Libya.

F-35B tests increase combat capability

Three F-35B aircraft and 75 US Marines deployed to complete Operational Test missile shots of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile.

New gangways to support the Queen Elizabeth class carriers

Two state-of-the-art gangways built to meet the unique demands of the Queen Elizabeth class carriers have arrived at Portsmouth Naval Base.

UK hands over responsibility for Baltic skies to Germany

A ceremony has taken place at Amari Air Base in Estonia, as the RAF passes on responsibility for the policing of Baltic airspace to the German Air Force.