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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

Commander of HMS Ambush facing court-martial

The crash of nuclear powered attack submarine HMS Ambush off Gibraltar is likely to result in a court martial, it has been reported.

‘Shots fired’ in Munich shopping centre

A gunman is reportedly on the loose in Munich as police put a shopping centre into lockdown.

Government to spend £8 Billion on Clyde warships

The Government is committed to spending £8 billion on Clyde warships, including the Type 26 and 31 frigates in addition to the new Offshore Patrol Vessels.

Indian military aircraft missing over Bay of Bengal

An Indian Air Force Antonov An-32 carrying over 20 people on board has gone missing over the Bay of Bengal.

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".