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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

Britain launches new combat drone project

The new project comes after Project Mosquito and Project Alvina were cancelled and is a follow on to the LANCA programme.

Frigate carrying submersible barge tested in Glasgow

A massive submersible barge that will be used to launch Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow was tested this week ahead of the upcoming launch of the new warship.

New images show Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow ahead of launch

Images show how HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 Frigates, looks today as the warship prepares for launch.

American supercarrier to anchor near Portsmouth

The U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford will anchor near Portsmouth in mid-November.

Britain spends £1Bn on drone contract to monitor Channel

The UK government has spent more than £1bn on contracts for surveillance technology to spot migrants crossing the English Channel.

British fleet of C-130 Hercules aircraft put up for sale

The Ministry of Defence has placed its entire fleet of C-130 tactical airlifters up for sale ahead of the type being removed from service next year.

Western weapons in Ukraine

Ukraine has demonstrated the ability to use modern Western weapons in combat to great effect, and this isn’t something Russia is prepared for.

China accused of using ‘secret police’ facility in Glasgow

China has been accused of operating a ‘secret police’ facility in Glasgow to target dissidents.

The OSINT Bunker – Season 4 Episode 8

The panel discuss the protests in Iran, the political turmoil in Iraq and the possibility of a peace deal between Israel and Lebanon. They also discuss North Korea's missile and nuclear projects and a round-up of the recent news from the Ukraine-Russia war.

Russia has lost at least quarter of Ka-52 attack helicopters

Russia has likely lost the aircraft due to "Ukrainian man-portable air defence systems", Britain's Ministry of Defence has said.