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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

British frigate crew refurbish Indian school

HMS Richmond's crew has repaired a school in India while deployed in the region.

HMS Ambush returns home

Astute class submarine HMS Ambush has completed her first operational deployment and returned home to the Clyde.

Protector drone to be Reaper derivative

The MoD have now confirmed that Protector will be a derivative of the MQ-9 Reaper.

RAF play vital role in Glasgow Ebola emergency

A Scottish nurse who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone has been flown to an isolation unit in London following an "unusual late complication".

French jets strike Islamic State

French aircraft carried out a second wave of strikes overnight against Islamic State targets in Syria. The strike aircraft were launched from the French nuclear...

Russian missiles hit Iran

Four Russian cruise missiles launched from the Caspian Sea fell short of their targets in Syria and crash landed in a rural part of Iran.

Britain’s defence relationship with the European Union

While there are no plans for British involvement in a European military, the UK does take part in a wide array of European Union defence initiatives.

British troops to deploy to the Baltic region

Britain is to make a "long-term" deployment of troops to the Baltic region, to "watch over allies on the eastern borders".

Third British patrol vessel begins construction in Glasgow

Construction of the third Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Royal Navy took an important step forward today in Glasgow.

British troops threatened with “fire and bloodshed”

Terrorist group al-Shabaab has threatened bloodshed as they vowed violence against British troops when they arrive in Somalia for peacekeeping operations.