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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

US releases new images of B-21 stealth bomber in flight

The US Air Force has released the first images of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber during flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

Ukrainian forces sink Russian corvette in Sevastopol

An attack, which likely included a combination of one-way attack drones and ATACMS missiles, almost certainly resulted in the sinking of the KARAKURT-Class Corvette 'TSIKLON'.

Survey reveals 23% of personnel to leave forces due to pay

British Army personnel are the most satisfied with service life (44%), followed by RAF (37%), then Royal Marines and Royal Navy personnel (33% and 32%, respectively).

New frigate crew follow the guns of Glasgow

The crew of Britain’s newest frigate, HMS Glasgow, embarked on a pilgrimage to the sites where the original HMS Glasgow fought 80 years ago during the D-Day landings.

New record 34.8-hour Global Hawk flight

This surpasses the previous record of 34.4 hours and the manufacturer's record of 30 hours and 24 minutes.

Royal Marines prepare for Normandy landings

Commandos will provide a dramatic commemoration of the Normandy landings by deploying landing craft.

British F-35 fleet to increase to 74 aircraft by 2033

Discussions are underway for the procurement of an additional 27 F-35 aircraft in Tranche 2, aimed at enhancing the UK's Carrier Enabled Power Projection capability.

MoD to boost armed forces munitions production

£10 billion will be allocated to munitions production.

BAE signs contract with Sweden for new CV9035 MkIIIC vehicles

BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for new CV9035 MkIIIC vehicles, as well as associated integrated logistic support.

Poland phase of huge NATO exercise draws to a close

"Projecting a force of thousands of people and hundreds of vehicles across Europe into NATO’s eastern flank is a substantial challenge."