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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

New general purpose frigates to be known as Type 31

It has been reported that the new general purpose frigates are to be known as Type 31. It's been reported that a concept study is...

UK to increase NATO maritime commitment

At least five additional ships will join NATO deployments this year.

Three dead in Greek navy helicopter crash

Three Greek airmen have died after a Greek navy helicopter crashed early on Thursday.

F-35 fleet clocks up 50,000 flying hours

"The next 50,000 hours will be achieved much quicker as we double the size of the F-35 fleet worldwide in the next three years alone."

MBDA delivers ASRAAM for UK F-35 integration

MBDA has started deliveries of the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) for the forthcoming integration onto the UK’s F-35B.

BAE awarded £201m for design work on Successor

The MoD has announced a £201 million package to support further design work for Successor nuclear submarines.

New ranges at Garelochhead

New training facilities are to be constructed at the Garelochhead ranges in Scotland.

WATCH: British Army Live Firing Exercise

The British Army staged a brigade level exercise as part of a Land Combat Power Visit on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire. Many different armoured vehicles and...

Footage From British Phalanx C-RAM Battery

C-RAM firing in response to a rocket attack launched by insurgents in Basra in 2009.

HMS Defender to join major fleet review in India

HMS Defender is gearing up to join a fleet review involving dozens of naval warships in India this week.