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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

When will the Type 32 Frigate enter service?

When we spoke to a minister, he insisted it remained "overwhelmingly likely" the Type 32 Frigate would be built and enter service in the 2030s.

AUKUS alliance to work with Japan on military capability

Consultations between AUKUS partners and other nations to begin this year.

Work ongoing for UK nuclear sub to operate from Australia

As part of AUKUS, the UK and U.S. are establishing a rotational presence of one Astute class submarine and up to four Virginia class submarines in Australia by 2027. 

F-35 users talk capabilities and deterrence in Europe

By 2030, more than 600 F-35s are expected to be operational in Europe.

809 Naval Air Squadron to deploy operationally next year

809 Naval Air Squadron's strength and capabilities will continue to increase throughout this and next year as further pilots graduate.

Elbit unveil Airkeeper ISR/EW aircraft

Elbit has unveiled Airkeeper, an aircraft designed to integrate Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) with Electronic Warfare (EW) on a single platform.

British jets deploy to Romania to protect NATO border

For the next four months, jets from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland will carry out enhanced air policing missions under NATO command alongside the Romanian Air Force.

Falkland Islands airfield resurfacing project completed

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed an £8.9 million project to resurface the alpha loop at Mount Pleasant Complex airfield on the Falkland Islands.

Scottish ferries ‘should be built in Scotland’ say Alba

The ALBA Party have warned that next week will see the last ever ship launched in the Lower Clyde if the Scottish Government does not intervene.

Britain sending ship to Gaza to deliver aid

A Royal Navy warship is now enroute to the Eastern Mediterranean to support efforts to get life-saving aid to Gaza securely and safely.