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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

Scottish podcaster mentions shooting English police officers

A commentator on the 'Aye Right' podcast discussed how he would "happily" take out English police officers crossing the border.

British drone swarm exercise concludes

A swarm of 20 drones has completed the largest military exercise of its kind in the UK, completing 220 sorties.

Troops drafted in as hospital porters

British Army troops are working as hospital porters due to a staffing crisis brought about by COVID19.

UK will ‘face consequences and better think twice’ says EU

The UK and the EU are at a stand-off over vaccines as the EU demands the diversion of vaccines produced in the UK to make up for shortfalls in the European Union.

Royal Navy sign £230m torpedo contract

The contract will support the Royal Navy's inventory of Spearfish Heavyweight and Sting Ray Lightweight torpedoes

HMS Queen Elizabeth becomes British flagship

Assault ship HMS Albion has transferred the duty of Royal Navy Fleet Flagship to aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Bow added to new Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow

HMS Glasgow, currently being built on the river running through her namesake, has now had her bow section attached.

Spanish Harrier jets ‘attack’ NATO warships

Standing NATO Maritime Group Two has conducted an exercise series with the Spanish Navy including air defence and live fire drills. The group currently consists...

American carrier group transits South China Sea

The strike group is conducting maritime security operations, say the U.S. Navy.

Red Flag 21-1 kicks off in the United States

Red Flag 21-1 will include an array of aircraft such as the F-22, F-35, F-16, EA-18G, F-15E and A-10.