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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

Nighttime drone photos show huge new frigate in Glasgow

New drone shots taken in the early hours of the morning show the sheer scale of frigate HMS Cardiff, a Type 26 Frigate being built in Glasgow.

Huge emergency exercise takes place with bus in river

The exercise tested the collective response to an incident where a minibus with passengers veered off a bridge into the river below.

Haiti, Yemen, Ukraine aid and British carriers

The panel discusses the crisis in Haiti, Israel's plans to tackle Hezbollah in Lebanon, Ukraine's seaborne success against Russia and issues with the UK's aircraft carriers.

Lockheed Martin F-35 jet enters full production

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced that the F-35 has been approved for 'Full Rate Production', with over 900 already having been delivered.

Royal Navy survey vessel trains for firefighting

HMS Scott is the largest survey vessel in Western Europe, the fifth largest vessel in the Royal Navy and has an auxiliary role as a mine countermeasures vessel.

Video shows laser weapons protecting British aircraft carrier

An animation depicts how a new British laser weapon could defend a Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier from threats at sea.

MOD release ‘never before seen’ laser weapon footage

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has published ‘never seen before’ declassified footage of the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) system, in action over the skies of the Hebrides.

BAE deliver new prototype APMV with unmanned turreted mortar

BAE Systems has delivered a first-in-its-kind Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Turreted Mortar prototype to the U.S. Army.

Smallest Royal Navy ships make big impact in Norway

HMS Biter, Blazer, Exploit and Trumpeter have completed a month-long voyage to venture further north than any of their class have gone in 35 years’ service.

British aircraft carrier suffers fire, no fatalities

HMS Queen Elizabeth, currently docked at Glenmalan in Scotland has caught fire, with the ship suffering minor damage.