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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

British Army Special Operations Brigade looking for new rifle

The new rifle will be issued to the British Army's new 'Special Operations Brigade'.

British frigate re-joins fleet after major refit

HMS Portland, a Type 23 Frigate, has now re-joined the Royal Navy fleet.

British aircraft carrier to sail for secret mission

Britain's high-readiness aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will sail today for the Arctic Circle to support a secret multinational cargo mission, it has been revealed.

First American F-35 arrives at base in Britain

The arrival of the American F-35 marks RAF Lakenheath as the first U.S Air Force base in Europe to receive the aircraft.

Contract awarded to support Sonar 2094 for Echo class

A contract has been awarded for the provision of support for 'Sonar 2094' until March 2025.

British artillery replacement project continuing

The Mobile Fires Platform project, the replacement for the AS90, is moving forward but remains in the concept phase.

296 Ajax armoured vehicle hulls delivered from Spain so far

Just under 300 hulls that will one day become Ajax armoured vehicles have been delivered to the UK.

More detail emerges on purchase of 61 new ‘interceptor boats’

We now know what boats the 61 'Intercept & Escort' craft will replace.

‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 2 Episode 7

The panel discuss the continued build-up of military forces on Ukraine's borders, the impact of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on modern warfare, and more! 

272 devices missing from the Ministry of Defence this year

So far this year, 272 laptops, mobile phones, memory sticks and hard drives have been lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defence.