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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

UK confirms F-35 standoff bomb buy

The Ministry of Defence has approved the procurement of the Small Diameter Bomb II as an interim standoff weapon for the F-35.

F-35 spares shortfall exposed as carrier surged to 24 jets

The UK sent a carrier to sea with 24 F-35s but spare parts for only 12, MPs reveal. PAC chair calls it "entirely unacceptable incompetence".

British nuclear sub arrives in Gibraltar

HMS Anson, a Royal Navy Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine,  has arrived at Gibraltar.
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Team LionStrike adds Silverado HD to UK vehicle bid

Team LionStrike, the consortium of GM Defence, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace bidding for the British Army's Land Mobility Programme, has added the Chevrolet Silverado HD to its proposal.
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Western sanctions credibility damaged, expert warns

New CEPA report warns US sanctions frameworks against Russian-enabling banks are losing deterrent effect with only one foreign bank designated despite years of legal architecture. Has the West been issuing empty threats?

Britain buying 72 new artillery systems

The British Army is to procure 72 new howitzers under a nearly GBP 1 billion contract, supporting at least 500 jobs across the UK.
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Thales ISR mast to be fitted to BAE Herne drone sub

Thales and BAE Systems are collaborating on an advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mast intended for the Herne extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle.
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Britain is missing a rung on the nuclear ladder

We sat down with former MoD Director General Peter Watkins, who co-authored a new Council on Geostrategy report arguing Britain's nuclear posture is dangerously out of date and sets out what needs to change.
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Alexander hails King’s Speech defence commitments

Scotland's Secretary of State has welcomed the King's Speech, pointing to defence investment and energy security as central to the legislative programme's relevance for Scotland.
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Defence tech trials backed by new sandbox powers

Legislation announced in the King's Speech would give ministers powers to relax existing rules to allow live testing of next gen defence tech.