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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

Brand new drone shots of first-in-class Type 26 Frigate

For the first time, the UK Defence Journal has been able to get drone shots of HMS Glasgow whilst the Type 26 Frigate is being outfitted at BAE Systems Scotstoun facility.

Britain confirms order for more Chinook helicopters

The new version has double the range of a standard Chinook and is capable of air-to-air refuelling, with the ability to carry up to 55 personnel or 10,000 kg of cargo.

British carrier leads huge NATO fleet in message to Russia

Multiple naval task forces, all taking part in the largest NATO exercise in decades, have converged together to join HMS Prince of Wales and her Carrier Strike Group.

Exclusive first peek at new frigate HMS Belfast

Images show sections of the future HMS Belfast, third of eight Type 26 Frigates, being constructed at the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan, Glasgow.

Nighttime drone photos show huge new frigate in Glasgow

New drone shots taken in the early hours of the morning show the sheer scale of frigate HMS Cardiff, a Type 26 Frigate being built in Glasgow.

Huge emergency exercise takes place with bus in river

The exercise tested the collective response to an incident where a minibus with passengers veered off a bridge into the river below.

Haiti, Yemen, Ukraine aid and British carriers

The panel discusses the crisis in Haiti, Israel's plans to tackle Hezbollah in Lebanon, Ukraine's seaborne success against Russia and issues with the UK's aircraft carriers.

Lockheed Martin F-35 jet enters full production

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced that the F-35 has been approved for 'Full Rate Production', with over 900 already having been delivered.

Royal Navy survey vessel trains for firefighting

HMS Scott is the largest survey vessel in Western Europe, the fifth largest vessel in the Royal Navy and has an auxiliary role as a mine countermeasures vessel.

Video shows laser weapons protecting British aircraft carrier

An animation depicts how a new British laser weapon could defend a Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier from threats at sea.