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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

Images show progress on first Type 26 Frigate in Glasgow

Images show progress on HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 frigates being built on the Clyde, as the vessel is fitted out.

Minister ‘no doubts’ over future of Scottish shipbuilding

Defence Minister Alex Chalk dismissed hypothetical questions over Scottish independence, telling the UK Defence Journal that "Scotland's place in the union is secure" and that the "lights of Scottish shipbuilding are burning brighter than ever".

Royal Marines deploy to South Korea

For the first time since the Korean War, Royal Marines have deployed to the Korean peninsula.

New frigate coming together at BAE shipyard in Glasgow

The Type 26 Frigate is number two of eight being built at the yard and will soon be rolled out to be joined to the forward section on the hard standing.

More Ukrainian soldiers complete artillery training in UK

A second group of Ukrainian soldiers has successfully concluded their training on the powerful AS90 155mm self-propelled guns Britain is donating to Ukraine.

UK seeking to purchase more Personal Locator Beacons

The beacons are crucial in locating and rescuing submarine crews during escape or surface abandonment scenarios.

British warship demonstrates diplomacy in India

HMS Tamar recently hosted a reception on behalf of the British High Commission in Chennai, India.

Name chosen for new mine-hunter mothership

RFA Stirling Castle will be based in Scotland and act as an offshore forward operating base, deploying drones and other crewless systems "to find and neutralise sea mines and other seabed threats".

HMS Dauntless conducts boarding ops with U.S. Coast Guard

The exercise involved conducting boarding operations on "suspicious vessels" using a combination of the Wildcat helicopter and seaboats from HMS Dauntless.

Russian blame game on Nord Stream attack ‘lacks evidence’

"No one's sneaking this ship that looked like it was off the set of Waterworld into Danish waters and sneaking it back out without anyone asking any questions."