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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

Second Islay ferry successfully launched in Turkey

The vessel is the second of four ferries being built at the yard and will serve Islay and Jura alongside sister vessel, MV Isle of Islay, which was launched in March.

Labour blasts Prime Minister over D-Day

"There are many people across the country, especially within Armed Forces communities, who feel betrayed and feel that Britain has been let down by the Prime Minister."

New Type 26 Frigate HMS Cardiff to enter water this year

HMS Cardiff - the second out of eight Type 26 frigates being commissioned - will soon enter the water for the first time

New shots show scale of new shipbuilding hall in Glasgow

One of the largest buildings in the country, the new frigate factory at the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan, Glasgow, is taking shape, with the roof supports now going onto the frame.

BAE shipbuilding academy takes shape in Glasgow

Exclusive shots show the progress of BAE Systems' brand new shipbuilding Academy being built at their Scotstoun site in Glasgow.

Five French naval ships arrive in Scotland

A group of four ships of the 'Bâteau-Ecole' sailed up the River Clyde today and have berthed in Glasgow.

RAF flies 250 surveillance flights near Gaza in six months

An analyst has asked whether British surveillance operations have incidentally collected intelligence on potential war crimes.

Ukrainian missile strikes disrupt Russian logistics in Crimea

Ukrainian missile strikes damaged two Russian roll-on roll-off (RO-RO) rail ferries on the Crimean side of the Kerch Strait crossing, rendering them non-operational.

Allied forces launch largest seaborne invasion in history

Codenamed Operation Neptune, the Normandy landings commenced in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Would UK naval shipbuilding continue in Scotland if it left the UK?

Naval shipbuilding in Scotland has become controversial once again.