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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

Russia may be expecting modern ‘Doolittle raid’ on Moscow

When asked about the sightings of anti-air missiles in central Moscow, the potential of a modern-day 'Doolittle raid' on central Moscow was discussed by The OSINT Bunker panel as a tongue-in-cheek reason for Russian paranoia.

Report warns shipyards at risk if future orders sent abroad

The Committee has called for increased transparency regarding the allocation of shipbuilding contracts in the coming years.

Government insist ‘no plans’ to scrap Type 32 Frigate

"There are currently no plans to withdraw the Type 32 Frigate Programme and it remains a key part of the future fleet for the Royal Navy."

British tanks to be in Ukrainian hands by end of March

British Challenger 2 tanks will be in Ukrainian hands for use against Russia by the end of March, with troops beginning training on the tanks next week.

UK warship orders ‘significant’ to Scottish economy

Military shipbuilding in Scotland is "a major success story" and makes a "significant contribution to the economy", say the Scottish Affairs Committee in their report on Scottish military shipbuilding.

Shipyards ‘require certainty’ over future warship orders

The future prosperity of Scottish military shipbuilding is at risk through the lack of a clear drumbeat of orders and uncertainty over the Type 32 Frigate, the Scottish Affairs Committee warns.

Sending tanks to Ukraine is a big change in Western thinking

These actions imply that NATO members believe that any decisive conflict with Russia will be in Ukraine and that Moscow will not win.

Defence spending in Scotland up over previous year

New figures show Ministry of Defence expenditure with industry in Scotland for 2021/22 was £2.01 billion, an increase from the previous year.

First Type 31 Frigate taking shape at Scottish shipyard

Images show the first of five Type 31 Frigates, HMS Venturer, in her current state of construction at Babcock's Rosyth shipyard in Scotland.

British marines ‘ambush’ American troops on Hawaii

Once information was gathered, the Royal Marines ambushed their ‘enemy’ along the track they’d been observing.