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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

Type 31 Frigate export hopes to Greece, Poland & Indonesia

The UK Government and Babcock are pushing to export the Type 31 Frigate to Greece, Poland and Indonesia.

Middle East skies see ‘demonstration of British Air Power’

The C-130J detachment from RAF Brize Norton has taken part in "a demonstration of UK Air Power" during an exercise over Jordan, say the Royal Air Force.

Prince William opens submarine training facility

Prince William visited Faslane to officially open a multi-million-pound submarine training facility.

Ireland considering purchase of jet fighters

An Irish purchase of "air combat interceptors" for their air force would mean that British fighter aircraft would no longer need to intercept unresponsive aircraft in Irish airspace.

Trophy Active Protection System picked for Challenger 3

The system recognises incoming enemy missiles and then intercepts and destroys them before they hit the tank.

British, American and Israeli F-35s exercise over Israel

Exercise 'Tri-Lightning 2' featured F-35I aircraft from the Israeli Air Force in addition to carrier launched British and American F-35Bs from HMS Queen Elizabeth.

British frigate exercises with Greek fast attack missile craft

Type 23 Frigate HMS Kent joined Greek fast attack missile craft HS Daniolos for an exercise in Greek waters.

British warship visits Israel

Type 23 Frigate HMS Richmond has docked in Haifa.

Ajax armoured vehicle trials halted again

Trials of the British Army's new Ajax armoured vehicles have been halted for a second time after concerns were again raised over noise.

Airbus to provide satellite surveillance for the Royal Navy

The satellites will monitor British waters and "ultimately protect UK sovereign borders from suspicious vessel activity".