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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

Royal Navy ships to be based in the Pacific

HMS Spey and HMS Tamar will be based in the Pacific region and will be sailing for their long-term deployment later this year.

British Carrier Group to join anti-sub exercise in Pacific

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group will undertake anti-submarine exercises whilst in the Pacific region.

American nuclear submarine visits Scotland

An American Virginia class nuclear submarine is visiting HMNB Clyde at Faslane, near Glasgow.

Iranian warships in English Channel

The Iranian warships are heading to St. Petersburg via the English Channel to participate in a naval parade hosted by Russia.

Russia unveils new stealth fighter jet concept

The aircraft, at this particular moment, is just a mock-up of a concept.

How much does a Queen Elizabeth class carrier cost per year?

A Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier costs £96 million per year to operate.

Highlanders heading to Ukraine

Soldiers from the Highlanders will head to Ukraine to take part in Exercise Cossack Mace.

BAE contracted to support joint UK-Qatar Hawk squadron

BAE will support the delivery of live and synthetic training to Qatar Emiri Air Force and Royal Air Force pilots.

Classified Challenger tank specs leaked online for videogame

A gamer identifying as Challenger 2 commander has posted a classified document online in order to improve the accuracy of the design of the tank in the game 'War Thunder'.

British Carrier Strike Group enters Indian Ocean

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group represent "the largest concentration of maritime and air power to leave the UK in a generation."