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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

BAE gun to arm new American Constellation class frigates

BAE Systems has received a $26 million contract to equip the U.S. Navy’s Constellation class frigates with the fully-automatic 57mm Mk 110 naval gun.

How big are the British armed forces?

The total size of the full-time UK Armed Forces is just under 159,000.

UK looking for contractor to provide adversary jet combat training

The contractor will provide their own 'adversary' jets to perform air-to-air combat training against Royal Air Force pilots.

British warship defends joint UK-France fleet from attack

HMS Dragon, a Type 45 Destroyer, has defended a joint British and French naval task group against fast boats and attacks from the air during intensive training exercises.

British carrier strike group assigned frigate visits Pakistan

HMS Richmond, a frigate assigned to HMS Queen Elizabeth’s Carrier Strike Group, has been welcomed to Karachi, Pakistan.

British troops train in Omani desert

British military activity within Oman, which will be designated as one of the Army’s Land Regional Hubs (LRHs), is designed to support expeditionary taskings across the world.

Britain sells naval vessels to Egypt

Royal Fleet Auxiliary stores ships RFA Fort Austin and RFA Fort Rosalie will sail to Egypt after refurbishment work.

British nuclear submarine visits Australia

HMS Astute, a nuclear submarine deployed with HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group, has arrived in Perth, Australia.

Ukraine uses Bayraktar TB2 drone in combat for first time

Ukraine has used the Bayraktar TB2 drone in combat for the first time.

BAE awarded $478 million U.S. Navy contract

BAE Systems has been awarded a five-year 'Systems Engineering and Integration Support Services' contract to continue supporting the U.S. Navy.