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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

UK Counter-Terror police support probe into journalist death

Knowles’ inclusion on a Russian Foreign Ministry list of sanctioned British journalists in 2023 has raised questions.

Video shows British tank charge through urban environment

Challenger 2 tank crews from the British Army are currently engaging in rigorous training on Salisbury Plain, learning the complexities of urban warfare.

Russian warships and aircraft intercepted by British forces

Four Russian naval vessels were closely shadowed by British warships while RAF jets scrambled to intercept Russian Bear-F aircraft operating near UK airspace.

British frigate trials Peregrine UAV in Gulf

HMS Lancaster has been conducting trials of the Peregrine Rotary Wing UAV, operated by 700X Naval Air Squadron, while on deployment in the Gulf of Oman.

Royal Navy on path to resolve submarine maintenance capacity

The Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet will undergo faster and more efficient maintenance following the reopening of 9 Dock at Devonport, the largest dry dock in Western Europe.

British patrol ship intercepts drug carrying submarine

HMS Trent has intercepted a narco-submarine carrying £160 million worth of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea, marking the Royal Navy's first successful interdiction of such a vessel.

UK Commando Force in busy summer of operations and training

It’s been a busy summer for the UK Commando Force, Britain’s elite amphibious troops, as they deployed across multiple locations around the world for key military exercises and efforts to enhance disaster preparedness.

British frigate HMS Sutherland preparing to return to sea

The ship entered her long-term refit in April 2021 where she was upgraded with Sea Ceptor surface-to-air missiles and other system improvements.

British warship HMS Lancaster opens fire with main gun

HMS Lancaster, a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, recently conducted a live gunnery exercise to maintain the crew's combat skills.

Netherlands to purchase 246 AIM-9X missiles in $691m deal

"The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands’ capability to meet current and future threats", say the U.S. Government.