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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

Stunning photos show HMS Queen Elizabeth arriving in Scotland

Dave Cullen captured the moment HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived at Glenmallan in Scotland.

UK Government sinks Scot Gov post-independence naval shipbuilding claims

The UK Government has refuted claims that an independent Scotland would continue to build ships for the Royal Navy.

UK to supply over 10,000 drones to Ukraine

Britain will deliver more than 10,000 drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Britain appears to cut defence budget during war in Europe

The UK is just about the only major European country which is not increasing its defence budget.

Progress on Glasgow-built frigate to enter water this year

HMS Cardiff, the second Type 26 City Class frigate, is starting to look the part as the vessel continues construction in Govan, Glasgow.

British paratroopers train for Cyprus peacekeeping

Reservist paratroopers are preparing to spend six months in Cyprus.

NATO finishes modernisation of major airbase in Albania

The airbase will serve as an important NATO air hub.

Busy day for British carrier jets in Arctic

British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and her jets have been operating in Vest Fjorden in the Arctic Circle.

British carrier group operating off Norwegian coast

F-35B jets are now exercising in the Arctic skies over Norway, launching from HMS Prince of Wales, to simulate defending NATO from Russian attack.

British and allied troops showcased in Poland

This display comes ahead of the wet gap crossing of the Vistula River, when the German-British Pioneer Bridging Battalion 130 will facilitate thousands of Polish, British, US, German, Turkish, French, Spanish and Lithuanian troops crossing.