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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

Typhoon lands in Aberdeen due to ‘technical issue’

A Typhoon landed at Aberdeen Airport after suffering a "technical issue".

First crew members join Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow

The first crew members have joined HMS Glasgow as the Type 26 Frigate takes shape on the Clyde.

Second Type 26 Frigate HMS Cardiff taking shape in Glasgow

HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 Frigates being built for the Royal Navy, is currently starting to look ship-shape in Glasgow.

British Army share base with Scottish ambulances to help deal with COP26

The Scottish Ambulance Service are sharing a British Army facility in Cambuslang in Glasgow in order to deal with COP26.

UK carrier strike group frigate visits Bangladesh

HMS Kent, a frigate part of HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group, was welcomed by the Bangladesh Navy.

Ajax gets ‘dedicated’ senior responsible person to oversee project

The new senior responsible owner is ultimately accountable for the troubled Ajax programme meeting its objectives.

British carrier group takes part exercise with American carrier

HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group exercised with ships and aircraft from the U.S. Navy, the Royal Australian Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force.

HMS Diamond in port due to ‘technical issues’

The issue is not related to the propulsion and power systems.

Troops may be relocated from Scotland to England earlier than planned

According to The Sunday Times, three of Scotland's seven garrisons now face closure in cuts to be announced by the end of the year.

Typhoons conduct operations from austere Middle Eastern base

British Typhoon jets normally based at RAF Akrotori on Cyprus conducted 'expeditionary combat air operations' from a temporary base in the Middle East as a proof of concept.