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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

Babcock frigate factory marks double warship milestone

Babcock has marked two major milestones on the Royal Navy’s Type 31 programme in a single day, cutting steel on HMS Bulldog while rolling HMS Active out of the build hall at Rosyth.

UK unveils fresh military aid for Ukraine

The UK Government has announced a new package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction support for Ukraine, marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Britain’s flagship drone fleet project awaits funding plan

The Government has indicated that further detail on the Royal Navy Atlantic Bastion concept will depend on the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.

MQ-9B drone to get long-range strike missiles

General Atomics is developing a long-range strike missile capability for its MQ-9B drone, expanding the aircraft mission set to include naval and deep standoff attack roles.

Labour MP warns UK exposed to subsea cable threat

Scottish Labour MP Graeme Downie has warned that Britain remains dangerously exposed to disruption of its undersea cable network, arguing that a serious attack could "unplug" the country from the global economy.

French nuclear attack sub arrives in Scotland

A French Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine has sailed into the River Clyde.

Denmark evacuates sailor from US attack sub off Greenland

Danish Arctic Command has carried out a medical evacuation from a U.S. Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine operating near Greenland.

Images show huge new British warship ahead of sea trials

New images of HMS Glasgow show the Royal Navy's first Type 26 frigate taking shape on the Clyde as the 8,000-tonne warship moves closer to sea trials.

Scotland sends 280 tonnes of anti-drone nets to Ukraine

More than 280 tonnes of used fishing nets from Scotland will be sent to Ukraine to help counter Russian drone attacks, the Scottish Government has announced.

First Minister visits Babcock frigate yard at Rosyth

John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, has visited Babcock's Rosyth yard to see first hand how work on the Royal Navy Type 31 frigates is progressing and to underline the importance of naval shipbuilding to Scotland's economy.