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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

Recent British shipbuilding contracts – A summary

Here's a summary of the key contracts.

RAF on alert due to upcoming Arctic cargo aircraft activity

The Royal Air Force will be on high alert from now until the 25th of December to track an unregistered cargo flight from the Arctic region.

British Destroyer heading to the Gulf

The deployment of Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond follows increasing concerns over maritime security at narrow sea trade routes.

British naval task force to deploy to Baltic area

A force of seven British naval vessels will deploy with allies early next month to jointly patrol areas with vulnerable undersea critical infrastructure.

Britain to deploy forces across Baltic to boost security

The Joint Expeditionary Force activity will take place in early December and "ensure a security presence, strengthening common efforts with NATO in the Baltic Sea region".

New frigate factory build progress captured by drone

Drone imagery shows the progress of a massive new 'frigate factory' in Glasgow. The massive facility at Govan represents a huge boost in capability for...

NCSC highlights threat to UK critical infrastructure

Sectors like water, electricity, communications, transport, financial networks, and internet connectivity, are under 'enduring and significant' threat.

UK and Turkey strengthen defence ties

This first face-to-face meeting between Shapps and Güler also touched upon the progress of Sweden's accession to NATO.

Exclusive drone shots show frigate progress in Glasgow

HMS Cardiff, the second Type 26 City Class frigate, is under construction in Govan, Glasgow. The ship is undergoing structural work before being floated and...

New telescope boosts UK space awareness

UK Space Command and the UK Space Agency have announced a new contract with Spaceflux to construct a ground-based space camera-telescope system.