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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

The location and status of the Royal Navy surface fleet

There are six frigates and one destroyer ready to deploy or already deployed.

Britain to scrap two Royal Navy frigates say reports

The total number of frigates in the UK's fleet will be brought down to just nine until the new Type 26 and Type 31 Frigates enter service.

No plans to fly Palestinian flag over UK Parliament

Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle plans to fly the Palestinian flag over Parliament in the coming days, it has been revealed.

U.S Army signs with BAE Systems for new M777 howitzers

BAE Systems will work with its supply chain in the UK and the US to produce the major M777 titanium structures, which form the basis of the gun.

Search to find the artist of mysterious Falklands painting

The artwork shows a graphic scene from the Bluff Cove Air Attacks during the Falklands War.

Ship boarded off coast of Somalia

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued an urgent warning following an incident involving the boarding of a merchant vessel by armed individuals.

Images show massive new Chinese aircraft carrier

A key feature of the carrier is its electromagnetic catapult system, which distinguishes it from earlier Chinese carriers that employed ski-jump launch.

British surveillance aircraft deploys to monitor Russian forces

A British RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’, an electronic surveillance aircraft, has conducted a patrol over the Baltic states.

Would shipbuilding continue in Scotland if it left the UK?

If Scotland became independent, the country would not be able to build warships for the UK.

Secretive X-37B ‘Space plane’ launches on seventh mission

The U.S. Air Force's uncrewed X-37B 'space plane' has now launched on seven clandestine missions to date, the payloads remaining secret.