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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

French nuclear attack sub arrives in Scotland

A French Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine has sailed into the River Clyde.

Denmark evacuates sailor from US attack sub off Greenland

Danish Arctic Command has carried out a medical evacuation from a U.S. Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine operating near Greenland.

Images show huge new British warship ahead of sea trials

New images of HMS Glasgow show the Royal Navy's first Type 26 frigate taking shape on the Clyde as the 8,000-tonne warship moves closer to sea trials.

Scotland sends 280 tonnes of anti-drone nets to Ukraine

More than 280 tonnes of used fishing nets from Scotland will be sent to Ukraine to help counter Russian drone attacks, the Scottish Government has announced.

First Minister visits Babcock frigate yard at Rosyth

John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, has visited Babcock's Rosyth yard to see first hand how work on the Royal Navy Type 31 frigates is progressing and to underline the importance of naval shipbuilding to Scotland's economy.

Trial helps accelerate next gen atomic clock for UK military

A trial led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has supported the development of next-generation atomic clock tech.

L3Harris wins major submarine comms contract

L3Harris Technologies has secured its largest full-rate production contract for U.S. Navy submarine communications systems.

American and Estonian divers train under ice in Baltic

U.S. Navy Seabee divers and Estonian counterparts have conducted ice diving and underwater demolition training in Estonia.

NATO launches drone-based deep strike capability

NATO Allies have agreed a new multinational initiative to develop drone-based deep precision strike capabilities, as part of a wider package of cooperative programmes aimed at strengthening deterrence and defence, the alliance stated.

Naval vessel RFA Argus to be scrapped

RFA Argus will depart HMNB Portsmouth on 23 February for the final time, bringing more than four decades of service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary to a close, the Royal Navy has confirmed.