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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

UPDATED: Russian warning shots at British warship denied

A Russian ship reportedly fired warning shots at HMS Defender off Crimea, this however isn't true.

Icelandic ambassador visits RAF Lossiemouth

Iceland's ambassador said "We welcome and appreciate the return of British maritime patrol aircraft to the region".

Apache gunships complete training on aircraft carrier

Apache crews have completed two weeks intensive training on HMS Prince of Wales.

Babcock to enhance Ukrainian naval capabilities

Babcock will build two warships for Ukraine in the UK in addition to upgrading the nations frigates and other platforms.

Video shows British carrier jets launching into combat

Footage shows F-35Bs launching from the deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth to conduct combat operations against Islamic State.

First combat missions flown from HMS Queen Elizabeth

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her F-35 jets have joined the fight against Islamic State, with the jets carrying out the very first combat missions ever flown from HMS Queen Elizabeth.

UK giving two Sandown class mine hunters to Ukraine

The transfer of the two warships is part of a new memorandum between Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

Aircraft carrier under ‘air attack’ off Cornwall coast

Aggressor aircraft have launched a simulated air attack against HMS Prince of Wales as part of an exercise.

Carrier jets flying ‘lion’s share’ of sorties against Daesh

Jets flying from aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth are currently carrying out "the lion’s share" of operations over Iraq to wipe out the remnants of Islamic State.

‘National Flagship’ to come out of Ministry of Defence budget

Announcing the decision, Downing Street clarified that "this is a trade ship, it is not a military vessel".