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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

Putin inventing nuclear threat as ‘justification’ for war

The United Kingdom has claimed that Russia is likely to be ramping up claims Ukraine is developing nuclear or biological weapons as "retrospective justification" for its invasion.

American ‘nuke sniffer’ aircraft over Scotland heading north

An American WC-135W 'nuke sniffer' aircraft is currently over Scotland heading towards Norway.

Large number of Western weapons arriving in Ukraine

Western weapons have been flooding into Ukraine over the last few days.

Britain could deploy armoured brigade to Estonia ‘if required’

James Heappey, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence, has stated that the British Army is capable of deploying an Armoured Brigade in Estonia "if tasked to do so".

British defence chief says Russian victory ‘not inevitable’

Britain's Chief of the Defence Staff says that it is not 'inevitable' that Russia will defeat Ukraine.

British F-35 stealth fighters arrive in Estonia to deter Russia

British F-35 jets have landed in Estonia as they prepare to undertake air patrols over Eastern Europe to deter Russia from taking any aggressive actions against NATO members.

British F-35 stealth jets deploy in effort to reinforce Europe

British F-35B jets have joined British Typhoon jets in an effort to reinforce NATO air policing efforts in Eastern Europe. 

New supply chain contract awarded for Boxer armoured vehicle

WFEL has contracted with Nasmyth Group for the supply of precision machined and fabricated components for the Boxer programme.

British company Babcock wins Polish frigate competition

British firm Babcock has won the Polish frigate competition. Poland has chosen the Type 31 Frigate design, known as 'Arrowhead 140', for their future frigate class.

Japan confirms plan to jointly develop missile with Britain

The Japanese Government has confirmed that it will continue working with the United Kingdom on the Joint New Air-to-Air Missile (JNAAM).