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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

British assault ship arrives in Libya

This morning HMS Albion docked in Tripoli, the first visit by the Royal Navy to Libya in 8 years. 

First ever ‘Planetary Defence Test’ is successful

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) – the world’s first planetary defence technology demonstration – successfully impacted its asteroid target on Monday.

British jet tracks Russian forces in occupied Ukraine

Britain continues to track the position of Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.

British jets take part in live fire exercise against frigate

British Typhoon jets conducted a long-planned live fire exercise with the Royal Navy, and United States counterparts on a decommissioned United States Navy warship.

British frigate and aircraft ‘obliterate’ former US warship

HMS Westminster, a Wildcat helicopter and three Typhoon jets along with American forces unleashed "fire and fury" at decommissioned American frigate USS Boone using an array of high-powered weaponry.

French nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland

French nuclear submarine FS Suffren arrived at Faslane near Glasgow in Scotland this morning.

British Boxer mortar mission module fired for first time

RBSL has demonstrated the ability of a BOXER Mission Module to successfully integrate and fire a mortar from the BOXER vehicle.

Supacat delivers upgraded British Army CBRN vehicles

Vehicle developer Supacat has delivered the first tranche of upgraded British Army CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) surveillance and reconnaissance vehicles.

New British tanks to feature Israeli Laser Warning System

Elbit Systems UK has been selected to provide the Elbit Laser Warning System (ELAWS) as part of the Challenger 3 Programme.

Brimstone-equipped Boxer vehicle variant revealed

RBSL has unveiled the Boxer Overwatch, a Brimstone missile-equipped variant of the Boxer vehicle.