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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

RAF conduct Antarctic resupply mission

The Royal Air Force has initiated a series of long-range resupply flights for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) using an Atlas A400M transport aircraft based in the Falkland Islands.

BAE wins order for 20 more CV90 Mjölner mortar systems

This new order for 20 additional CV90 mortar systems for the Swedish Army brings the total fleet to 80 vehicles, planned to be in service by 2025.

Defence Secretary confirms Type 32 Frigate still planned

The Defence Secretary has confirmed that the Type 32 Frigate is still being planned despite earlier rumours of cancellation, offering an explanation for why the class hasn't yet been funded.

New naval mine-hunting ‘mother ship’ to be based in Scotland

A specialist ship bought to support Royal Navy mine-hunting operations has arrived in Plymouth for conversion work before heading to Faslane, near Glasgow.

New anti-ship, land attack missiles fitted to British frigate

HMS Somerset, a Type 23 Frigate, is the first British warship to receive a replacement for the ageing Harpoon missile - the anti-ship and land-attack 'Naval Strike Missile'.

British surveillance aircraft patrols Baltic to Black Sea

The aircraft took off from the UK before patrolling over the Baltic states and following the Russian border South to the Ukrainian border before landing in Crete on the Mediterranean Sea.

Ukrainian crews arrive in the UK to train on British tanks

Ukrainian tank crews have arrived in the UK to begin training on Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks.

British aircraft carrier heading to Scotland

British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is heading to Scotland to stock up on ammunition.

Russia threatens West over Ukraine assistance – again

Russia, a country unable to defeat a much smaller and less heavily armed neighbour on its border, has once again inexplicably threatened the worlds leading military alliance over help given to Ukraine.

UK orders ‘major success story’ for Scottish shipbuilding

A committee of MPs from the Conservatives, Labour and the SNP have agreed in a report that "Scottish military shipbuilding is a major success story" thanks to Royal Navy orders and foreign exports.