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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

DE&S to work with McLaren Racing

DE&S’ Future Capability Innovation team will collaborate with McLaren Racing on projects across DE&S and the wider MOD.

UK and Australia sign new defence agreement

The agreement will help facilitate UK submarine crews visiting Australia.

Shadow Defence Minister blasts ‘rhetoric’ instead of funding

John Healey has blasted the Defence Secretary for the significant discrepancy between the government's rhetoric and the grim reality of military funding and preparedness.

British surveillance aircraft patrols Black Sea

A Royal Air Force RC-135 surveillance aircraft was deployed today to monitor Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.

U.S. approves sale of 1,798 missiles of various types to Poland

The United States has finalised the approval for a sale to Poland of 1,798 air-launched missiles across three types.

Royal Navy exploring replenishing missiles at sea

"The Ministry of Defence is actively investigating options for alternative means of replenishing VLS, including underway replenishment."

UK spending £8m to buy new heat exchangers for Astute subs

The Ministry of Defence aims to procure two reactor fresh water-cooling heat exchangers from French firm Naval Group for two Astute class submarines.

HMS Bulwark unlikely to return to sea ‘unless needed’

The promise of assault ship HMS Bulwark taking over from HMS Albion and returning to operational service has morphed into a vague assurance of the ship being made available "if required".

Ranger Regiment deploys 691 times in three years

It has been revealed that the Ranger Regiment, numbering over 1,000 regular soldiers, has deployed 691 times since 2021.

Huge new Glasgow frigate factory progresses

Drone imagery shows the progress of a massive new 'frigate factory' in Glasgow.