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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

BAE shipbuilding academy takes shape in Glasgow

Exclusive shots show the progress of BAE Systems' brand new shipbuilding Academy being built at their Scotstoun site in Glasgow.

Five French naval ships arrive in Scotland

A group of four ships of the 'Bâteau-Ecole' sailed up the River Clyde today and have berthed in Glasgow.

RAF flies 250 surveillance flights near Gaza in six months

An analyst has asked whether British surveillance operations have incidentally collected intelligence on potential war crimes.

Ukrainian missile strikes disrupt Russian logistics in Crimea

Ukrainian missile strikes damaged two Russian roll-on roll-off (RO-RO) rail ferries on the Crimean side of the Kerch Strait crossing, rendering them non-operational.

Allied forces launch largest seaborne invasion in history

Codenamed Operation Neptune, the Normandy landings commenced in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Would UK naval shipbuilding continue in Scotland if it left the UK?

Naval shipbuilding in Scotland has become controversial once again.

America conducts test launch of unarmed nuclear missile

On June 4 at 12:56 a.m. Pacific Time, an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

British jets ‘intercept’ American B-52 bombers

The Typhoon jets, flying as JEDI flight, took off from RAF Akrotiri and conducted a friendly intercept of the two B-52s.

Cavalry horses injured in London doing well

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment has announced that the soldiers and horses injured in London on 24th April 2024 are making remarkable progress in their recovery.

Glasgow frigate factory roof begins to take shape

One of the largest buildings in the country, the new frigate factory at the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan, Glasgow, is taking shape.