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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

Babcock complete ‘frigate factory’ in Rosyth

In addition to a new facility that is able to build two frigates at the same time, Babcock also announced that they will be expanding their shipbuilding workforce in Scotland by 500 people.

‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Season 2 Episode 6

This week the discuss the crisis in Ukraine, the loss of a UK F-35B in the Mediterranean Sea, the Liverpool Remembrance Sunday terror attack, and the recent uptick in military cargo flights over Europe.

Video emerges showing British F-35B aircraft carrier crash

Earlier in the month, a British F-35B ended up crashing into the sea after taking off from HMS Queen Elizabeth. Here's the footage...

RAF to deploy aircraft to remote Scottish islands

Typhoon jets and an A400M transport aircraft will deploy to Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides in a major test of the 'Agile Combat Employment' concept.

More details emerge on adversary jet combat training contract

The UK is looking for a private company to provide jet and pilots to 'fight' against the Royal Air Force in order to train pilots as part of a £100 million contract.

British drone strikes Islamic State terrorist in Syria

A Royal Air Force MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted air system has killed a Daesh terrorist in northern Syria.

Royal Navy ship deployed to fight piracy in West African waters

HMS Trent will help protect more than £6 billion of UK trade that passes through the region.

British aircraft carrier docks in Mallorca

The aircraft carrier's crew are on the Spanish party island for some rest and relaxation on the home leg of their deployment to the Pacific and back.

Type 23 Frigates to receive aerial drones

The Royal Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract to integrate the Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System into the Type-23 frigate's Combat Management System.

Scottish troops to lead formation Army’s elite new Ranger Regiment

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced today that The First Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland will lead the British Army’s new Ranger...