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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 could deploy armoured brigade to Estonia ‘if required’

James Heappey, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence, has stated that the British Army is capable of deploying an Armoured Brigade in Estonia "if tasked to do so".

British defence chief says Russian victory ‘not inevitable’

Britain's Chief of the Defence Staff says that it is not 'inevitable' that Russia will defeat Ukraine.

British F-35 stealth fighters arrive in Estonia to deter Russia

British F-35 jets have landed in Estonia as they prepare to undertake air patrols over Eastern Europe to deter Russia from taking any aggressive actions against NATO members.

British F-35 stealth jets deploy in effort to reinforce Europe

British F-35B jets have joined British Typhoon jets in an effort to reinforce NATO air policing efforts in Eastern Europe. 

New supply chain contract awarded for Boxer armoured vehicle

WFEL has contracted with Nasmyth Group for the supply of precision machined and fabricated components for the Boxer programme.

British company Babcock wins Polish frigate competition

British firm Babcock has won the Polish frigate competition. Poland has chosen the Type 31 Frigate design, known as 'Arrowhead 140', for their future frigate class.

Japan confirms plan to jointly develop missile with Britain

The Japanese Government has confirmed that it will continue working with the United Kingdom on the Joint New Air-to-Air Missile (JNAAM).

British warships take part in large-scale drone exercise

More than 60 countries, 50 ships, 80 uncrewed systems – airborne, seaborne and underwater – from ten nations – and 9,000 personnel took part...

British aircraft tracks Russian warships in Mediterranean

A British P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft was tasked with shadowing Russian warships in the Mediterranean Sea.

Massive NATO airlift effort underway to reinforce Europe

Transport aircraft working alongside charter aircraft to move NATO troops and equipment to new locations in Eastern and Central Europe.