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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

American B-52 bombers being deployed to Britain

U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers will be deploying to the United Kingdom shortly as part of a 'Bomber Task Force' training mission to "familiarise themselves" with European airspace.

BAE deliver huge software upgrade for British aircraft carriers

The work has seen BAE deliver a "super release" of software updates to both Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, "providing them with the latest capabilities".

British warship building in Scotland ‘enormously beneficial’

The UK has two major warship-building yards, one in Rosyth and the other on the Clyde and both in Scotland.

Heavy British military presence off Irish coast

There is a heavy British military presence off the coast of Ireland in response to a Russian 'live-fire' naval exercise being held south of the country.

British surveillance aircraft on patrol near Ukraine

A British RC-135 Rivet Joint 'signals intelligence' surveillance aircraft is patrolling close to the Russian border near Ukraine.

Typhoon jets scrambled for second day in a row

Typhoon fighters have been launched in response to Russian aircraft "approaching the UK area of interest" for the second day in a row.

UK organisations warned to defend against Russian cyber attacks

The NCSC has urged British organisations to bolster their cyber security resilience in response to the malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine.  

NATO vessels conduct patrols in the Eastern Mediterranean

Turkish frigate TCG Barbaros deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea as the flagship to NATO's Operation Sea Guardian patrols.

British patrol ship works with U.S. Navy and Coastguard in Pacific

HMS Spey worked with U.S. Navy destroyer USS Sampson and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton.

RAF launch jets to intercept Russian aircraft flying near Britain

British jets responded to approaching Russian bombers. This is a routine event and nothing to worry about.