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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

Britain sells naval vessels to Egypt

Royal Fleet Auxiliary stores ships RFA Fort Austin and RFA Fort Rosalie will sail to Egypt after refurbishment work.

British nuclear submarine visits Australia

HMS Astute, a nuclear submarine deployed with HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group, has arrived in Perth, Australia.

Ukraine uses Bayraktar TB2 drone in combat for first time

Ukraine has used the Bayraktar TB2 drone in combat for the first time.

BAE awarded $478 million U.S. Navy contract

BAE Systems has been awarded a five-year 'Systems Engineering and Integration Support Services' contract to continue supporting the U.S. Navy.

Naval drone tested on the River Clyde near Glasgow

The autonomous boat, known as Madfox, is being used to examine how such vessels can be used across a range of military operations including surveillance and force protection.

Second Loganair passenger declares emergency over UK

Less than 24 hours after a Loganair passenger flight declared an in-flight emergency over Aberdeen, a second has declared an emergency over Southampton.

British warship trials uncrewed drone boat

Type 23 Frigate HMS Argyll has successfully managed to control an uncrewed Pacific 24 rigid inflatable boat while at sea, say the Royal Navy.

China will invade Taiwan in next few years say analysts

Defence analysts have argued that they believe that China will try to invade Taiwan before 2025.

Britain and America extend RC-135 surveillance aircraft support to 2035

The UK and US have extended an agreement to support the British RC-135 Rivet Joint fleet, which was due to expire in 2025, to 2035.

Passenger aircraft declares emergency over Scotland

An Embraer ERJ-145 operated by Loganair has declared an emergency over Scotland.