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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

Exercise Joint Warrior 2023 kicks off

The exercise will predominantly take place off the Northern coast of Norway and throughout the Northern European Seas with more than 30 ships, four submarines and multiple aircraft ranging from maritime patrol to troop transporters.

HMS Enteprise to be decommissioned

HMS Enterprise, an Echo class survey ship, is to be decommissioned at the end of this month.

Why Russia has had such a disastrous 12 months

When Russia’s ramshackle armies trundled into Ukraine a year ago, very few gave the defenders a chance.

British and Ukrainian cyber experts combine forces

These simulated threats were similar to the tactics used by Russia to disrupt Ukrainian cyberspace during the early days of the invasion one year ago.

British military joins massive Middle East exercise

British warships, troops and aircraft are participating in International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 23, the second-largest naval exercise in the world.

Russian inability to dominate sea has changed course of war

Kyiv has the capacity to seize opportunities created by Russia’s weakness at sea.

British warship engages French Carrier Strike Group aircraft

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan joined forces with FS Chevalier Paul and USS Nitze to take on French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle and her Carrier Strike Group as part of Exercise Orion 23.

British frigate seizes smuggled Iranian anti-tank missiles

The smugglers attempted to evade a Wildcat helicopter and ignored all radio calls instructing them to stop.

UK and Saudi Arabia sign new defence agreement

Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace is currently visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Here’s how to land an F-35B jet on HMS Queen Elizabeth

Watch as fast-jet pilot turned YouTuber cgaviatior simulates the difficult process of landing an F-35B on HMS Queen Elizabeth using 'Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing'.