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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

New Royal Navy frigate takes form in Rosyth

HMS Venturer is beginning to resemble a warship.

US Bombers arrive in Iceland for NATO training operations

American B-2 Stealth bombers have landed in Iceland.

NCSC marks 20 years since GCHQ’s cyber defence debut

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has celebrated its two-decade anniversary of the inaugural response by GCHQ to a state-driven cyber assault against the UK.

New images show how huge Glasgow frigate factory will look

New 3D renders from an updated planning proposal show how the massive new shipbuilding facility in Glasgow is expected to look against the city skyline.

Dstl spearheads Army’s largest-ever war game exercise

This war game initiative sought to test a groundbreaking approach for the British Army's future operations termed the 'Land Operating Concept'.

Frigates now being built in pairs at Rosyth frigate factory

The first blocks of HMS Active, the second Type 31 Frigate, have been laid out beside HMS Venturer at the Rosyth 'frigate factory', showcasing the scale and potential of one of two planned frigate fabrication facilities in Scotland.

HMS Northumberland returns after 23,043 miles at sea

The Type 23 Frigate had been actively operating in the Arctic, Baltic, and North Atlantic regions.

MP highlights number of frigates being built in Scotland

James Heappey MP, the Minister of State for the Armed Forces, recently toured HMS Glasgow on the Clyde.

NATO expands support role in Iraq

This comes as a direct response to requests from Iraqi authorities.

RAF and Boeing collaborate on sustainable Poseidon Fleet

The framework's scope will encompass life cycle assessments, the use of digital tools to refine flying operations, and the pursuit of eco-friendly maintenance procedures.