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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

Busy day for British carrier jets in Arctic

British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and her jets have been operating in Vest Fjorden in the Arctic Circle.

British carrier group operating off Norwegian coast

F-35B jets are now exercising in the Arctic skies over Norway, launching from HMS Prince of Wales, to simulate defending NATO from Russian attack.

British and allied troops showcased in Poland

This display comes ahead of the wet gap crossing of the Vistula River, when the German-British Pioneer Bridging Battalion 130 will facilitate thousands of Polish, British, US, German, Turkish, French, Spanish and Lithuanian troops crossing.

Over 1,000 new jobs to be created at Rosyth shipyard

Babcock say it is creating more than 1,000 new jobs at its shipbuilding facility in Rosyth to support the delivery of new Royal Navy frigates and development of its workforce capabilities.

HMS Diamond to return to Red Sea to down Houthi drones

HMS Diamond is heading back to the Red Sea to help guard international shipping from attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels and their attack drones.

Royal Navy seizes £300m of drugs in Caribbean

HMS Trent seized £290.66m of cocaine in two huge blows to drug runners in the Caribbean.

Royal Marines help climber in Lake District

Two Royal Marines helped rescue a climber who had fallen 65ft down a Lake District fell.

What steps are being taken to speed up Ajax?

Efforts to speed up the delivery of the troubled Ajax armoured vehicles have been outlined by the Ministry of Defence.

Harland & Wolff preferred bidder on Falklands port project

The project will involve the construction, transportation and installation of four floating pontoons of circa 90 metres each in length.

UK outlines when Destroyers will get missile upgrades

Initial Operating Capability for the upgrades is scheduled for February 2028.