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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 Navy teams with Japan to battle cyber attacks

The team battled attacks on national infrastructure amid an ongoing insurgency in a mock island state.

British frigate returns to sea after revamp

HMS St Albans will spend the next few weeks flashing up her systems and testing her improved/refurbished machinery in the Channel.

Flares light up British aircraft carrier

A Merlin helicopter from 820 Naval Air Squadron loaded and fired flares from HMS Prince of Wales, while embarked for Exercise Steadfast Defender.

Look at plans for new warship museum on the Clyde

Scotland is set to anchor a groundbreaking attraction on the River Clyde, promising to offer insight into the Falklands War and Glasgow's storied shipbuilding heritage.

British nuclear missile submarine set for £560m upgrades

The overhaul of HMS Victorious will allow the boat to carry out deterrent patrols until the next generation of submarines, the Dreadnought-class, enter service.

Footage shows transport aircraft flying through Mach Loop

Footage shows A400M (Tail ZM417) meandering through the hills over Dolgellau and the Mach Loop.

British jets and American bomber work together over North Sea

British Typhoon and F-35 jets have flown with an American B-1B bomber over the North Sea.

British Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft trains in Iceland

A Poseidon P8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft based at RAF Lossiemouth has conducted training with the United States Navy and the Icelandic Coast Guard flying from Keflavik Iceland.

Any Russian attack on NATO faces ‘overwhelming response’

Britain's defence chief reminded Russia that NATO air forces – which outnumber Russia’s 3 to 1 – would quickly establish air superiority and that NATO warships would bottle up the Russian Navy.
HMS Diamond (Photo credit: Dominic Roe)

HMS Diamond and a case study on disinformation

A false tweet regarding HMS Diamond being hit by Houthi rockets is the perfect case study in understanding the dynamics of disinformation.