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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

Royal Marines receive Green Berets from First Sea Lord

Admiral Key accompanied the men of 335 Recruit Troop from Commando Training Centre Lympstone on their challenging '30 miler' across Dartmoor.

Russian missile hits childrens hospital

In a brutal escalation, a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile struck Kyiv's largest children's hospital, Okhmatdyt.

Exercise Sea Breeze 24 mine drills conclude in Scotland

Commodore Banfield, Co-Chair of the Maritime Capability Development Coalition for Ukraine, commended the Ukrainian crews, stating they had "met all their training objectives and exceeded all expectations".

42,000 Ukrainian troops complete UK training, ready to fight

Over 42,000 Ukrainian soldiers have completed basic training in the UK and returned to Ukraine to join the fight against Russian aggression.

UK Commandos test new vehicles with V-22s

Commandos from 40 Commando, currently deployed in Australia as part of the Littoral Response Group (South), have been working closely with the US Marine Corps, ahead of Exercise Predators Run.

BAE going green with plan to use solar to power Clyde yards

You'd be forgiven for thinking that the future of shipbuilding on the Clyde rests entirely on frigate build halls or skills academies, but the future also involves solar panels.

UK pledges more artillery, boats and missiles to Ukraine

Defence Secretary John Healey MP has pledged more artillery guns, ammunition rounds, combat boats, 90 Brimstone missiles and more to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package.

US Military destroys Houthi radar site

It was determined the radar site presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region.

Prime Minister Starmer pledges strong defence in First Address

Next week, the Prime Minister will head to Washington DC for the NATO summit, where he will further discuss the UK's defence commitments and international security issues.

New Defence Secretary John Healey addresses MOD staff

Defence Secretary John Healey MP confirmed the government's commitment to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence and also British support for NATO, the nuclear deterrent, and Ukraine, saying,