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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 Navy takes on submarine hunt in Norwegian fjords

The exercise saw three Merlin helicopters carrying out a series of drills against Norwegian and German submarines.

UK-Poland missile deal ‘strengthens NATO Security’

Record £1.9 billion export deal 'contributes to bolstered security on NATO's eastern flank', say Ministers.

2031 debut for new Fleet Solid Support ship says MOD

First of the new Fleet Solid Support ships will enter service in 2031.

Britain ‘on track’ to train 37,000 Ukrainian troops

On the one-year anniversary of Operation Interflex, Senior Army Media Officer Chris Fletcher has shared details about the initiative to train 37,000 Ukrainian troops.

Ukraine has retaken land occupied by Russia in 2014 says UK

Ukrainian Airborne forces are said to have advanced east from the village of Krasnohorivka, near Donetsk city, which is situated on the old Line of Control.

Glasgow hosts large NATO-Ukraine joint naval exercise

The annual Sea Breeze exercise, named Alba Breeze this year, is traditionally hosted in the Black Sea by the US Sixth Fleet and the Ukrainian Navy.

HMS Victorious arrives in Plymouth for refit

Preparation work has started on nuclear submarine HMS Victorious ahead of her planned major refit.

British jets intercept 21 Russian aircraft near NATO airspace

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters providing Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) aircraft for the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia have been scrambled to respond to Russian aircraft 21 times in the last 21 days.

The myth that nukes are in Scotland to keep England safe

Misconceptions can often take root and spread quickly, one incorrect claim is that the UK stores all of its nukes in Scotland because they're too dangerous to keep in England. 

Alarm raised over readiness of UK armed forces

A recent session the House of Commons Defence Committee raised critical concerns about the readiness of the UK's armed forces.