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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

British carrier in ‘show of force’ with Spanish carrier

HMS Prince of Wales was deployed in her role as NATO’s command ship, which means she is ready to deploy quickly in response to crises as part of the alliance’s Response Force.

Spain orders 20 new Eurofighter Typhoon jets

The order from Spain maintains Typhoon production in the UK beyond the middle of the decade say BAE Systems.

British aircraft carriers get new logistics facility

A new logistics centre in Portsmouth dedicated to the maintenance of the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers has been officially opened.

New control system to protect UK from aerial threats

The system links the radars and radios of the UK and NATO to communicate between the ground and aircraft.

The Royal Navy of 2030 – How will it look?

What big changes are coming to the Royal Navy by 2030?

British F-35 jets ‘attack’ French airfields

British F-35B jets have been exercising with French, Greek and Swiss jets in the Bay of Biscay during Exercise 'Ocean Hit'.

French General assumes command of British Army Division

The British Army’s 1st (United Kingdom) Division is to be led by a French Brigadier General.

Russian control of Black Sea near Ukraine ‘largely neutralised’

The Russian Navy has been 'largely neutralised' by Ukrainian coastal defences in its ability to control a swathe of the Black Sea, say the British Ministry of Defence in an intelligence update.

British warship saves yacht drifting in storm

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan rescued a yacht drifting out of control into the middle of the English Channel.

CV90 instead of Ajax ‘kept under review’

As part of normal business, the Ministry of Defence keeps a range of capabilities under review.