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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 carrier leads international fleet into waters claimed by China

A British aircraft carrier has led warships from Britain, America, Canada, The Netherlands, Japan and New Zealand into the disputed South China Sea.

‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 2 Episode 3

This week the panel discuss flight tracking and the tools they use to do it plus North Korea's recent missile tests and how diplomacy in the region is faring.

BAE in new programme to support Royal Navy

BAE Systems will deliver the five year Future Maritime Support Programme alongside the Ministry of Defence for the Royal Navy in Portsmouth.

British patrol vessel heads to West Africa

HMS Trent will undertake security patrols to support allies in West Africa.

F-35A drops (unarmed) B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs

The U.S. Air Force say that only units with a nuclear mission will be given the hardware and manpower necessary to configure and maintain nuclear capable F-35s.

BAE support clean up efforts near Govan shipyard

Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful and shipbuilder BAE Systems opened a new litter picking hub this week in Govan, Glasgow.

Exercise Joint Warrior concludes off Scottish coast

The exercise brought together 21 surface ships, 1 submarine, 7 maritime patrol aircraft as well as personnel from 12 nations.

British Carrier Strike Group heading to Middle East

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group are preparing for a series of engagements with Singapore, India and Oman this autumn, say the Ministry of Defence.

Reddit removes post about British aircraft carrier defying China

A post on a subreddit called r/worldnews was seemingly removed for presenting information regarding a British aircraft carrier standing up to China.

British aircraft carrier ignores Chinese warnings for second time

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group have once again ignored Chinese warnings and entered the dsputed South China Sea, a region largely claimed by China.