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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

UK and US sign deal to use naval fuel depots in Scotland

American ships can now take on fuel from Royal Navy depots in Scotland in order to support U.S. Navy operations in the North Atlantic and Arctic.

Sold-off Sentinel surveillance aircraft spotted in U.S.

Britain’s retired fleet of Sentinel aircraft was sold to the U.S. last year, one of the type has now been spotted in Arizona.

HMS Dauntless back at sea after two years with engines fixed

HMS Dauntless is the first ship to receive fixes designed to end the power issues that had impacted the availability of the Type 45 Destroyer fleet.

British warship unleashes main gun salvo in Baltic Sea

HMS Defender, a Type 45 Destroyer, demonstrated her capability to support troops ashore with a salvo from her main gun as part of the BALTOPS22 exercise.

Royal Navy ship visits Ireland

HMS Enterprise has arrived in the Irish city of Cork for a routine port call not long after an Irish vessel visited the British city of Glasgow.

British jets practise defending Baltic states

British Typhoon and F-35 jets fought off simulated attacks by Spanish F-18s; Finnish F-18s and German Typhoons.

Royal Navy orders ‘good’ for Scottish shipbuilding says SNP MP

Chairman of the Scottish Affairs Committee Pete Wishart, SNP MP for Perth and North Perthshire, has cited 'regular orders' for Royal Navy ships and 'increased investment' as being responsible for the 'good shape' of the shipbuilding industry in Scotland.

NATO forces practise defence of Sweden

The Swedish island of Gotland hosted defence drills as part of exercise BALTOPS 22.

Britain looking for aircraft to emulate Close Air Support

Project Valkyrie will procure aircraft to conduct 'Close Air Support' and 'Intelligence Surveillance and Recognisance' emulation on training exercises.

Scottish shipyards planning to build 24 warships by 2035

The total number of warships being built in Scottish shipyards between 2015 to 2035 now stands at 24, with many of those ships now being built and some already in service.