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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

How many frigates is Scotland building?

Scotland is building 8 Type 26 Frigates and 5 Type 31 Frigates.

British jets deploy to Romania to ‘demonstrate resolve’

Typhoon jets have arrived in Romania.

Three new helicopters join QinetiQ fleet

The new aircraft are two Agusta A109S Grand helicopters and a Leonardo AW139 helicopter.

MoD ‘neglected service personnel housing’ says report

The committee say the MoD "has taken the goodwill of service personnel for granted".

Babcock play ‘key role’ in Spanish S-80 submarine rollout

""We are absolutely delighted to support the delivery of a cutting edge sovereign submarine capability for Spain."

US Air Force accidentally put hospital helipad out of action

Air ambulances are currently unable to land at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, the major trauma centre for the East of England.

Chinook helicopter assists restoration of wildlife habitat

A Chinook helicopter delivered 56 tonnes of aggregate to an island in Portsmouth Harbour to enhance an important habitat for coastal birds.

British firm to modernise NATO secure communication systems

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group will modernise NATO's secure communication systems.

British A400M aircraft not yet certified to drop paratroopers

British A400M Atlas transport aircraft are not yet certified to drop personnel but trials to support the capability are "planned".

UK to purchase 14 new Chinook helicopters

Delivery of the 14 new Chinook helicopters will be completed before the end of 2030.