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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

Russia unveils new stealth fighter jet concept

The aircraft, at this particular moment, is just a mock-up of a concept.

How much does a Queen Elizabeth class carrier cost per year?

A Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier costs £96 million per year to operate.

Highlanders heading to Ukraine

Soldiers from the Highlanders will head to Ukraine to take part in Exercise Cossack Mace.

BAE contracted to support joint UK-Qatar Hawk squadron

BAE will support the delivery of live and synthetic training to Qatar Emiri Air Force and Royal Air Force pilots.

Classified Challenger tank specs leaked online for videogame

A gamer identifying as Challenger 2 commander has posted a classified document online in order to improve the accuracy of the design of the tank in the game 'War Thunder'.

British Carrier Strike Group enters Indian Ocean

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group represent "the largest concentration of maritime and air power to leave the UK in a generation."

Sailors training to operating autonomous minehunters

Mine warfare experts from HMS Shoreham have returned from the Gulf and are to re-train to use new automated minehunters.

RAF to introduce additional swarming drone squadron

216 Squadron, currently trialling swarming drones, will be joined by at least one other squadron.

Carrier Strike Group suffering COVID-19 outbreak

It has been reported that "almost half" of the warships in HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group have been hit by positive COVID-19 cases.

Britain and America extend aircraft carrier cooperation

The extended agreement lays down guidelines to ensure that the training and operation of both nations' carrier forces are "harmonised".