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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

Royal Navy to get ‘new frigates and surveillance vessels’

It has been reported that the Royal Navy is to recieve new vessels, including frigates, as part of the defence review .

US Navy conducts first at-sea F-35 engine replenishment

The effort consisted of transporting the F135 engine from a shore-based location to the carrier by way of a CMV-22B.

British Army reportedly to be cut by 12,500 over decade

The British Army is set to be reduced to a target size of 70,000 by 2030.

E-7 Wedgetail order reduced from 5 to 3 aircraft

It has been reported that the UK will cut the order of 5 E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to 3.

UK reportedly to cut F-35B order by 65 percent

The Sunday Times has reported that the UK is likely only to purchase 48 F-35B jets.

Apache helicopters land on HMS Queen Elizabeth

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is currently on trials before deployment.

Future Support Vehicle remains priority for UK say analysts

The British Army intends to replace its stocks of 4-, 8- and 14-tonne support vehicles with new vehicles from the FSV family.

NHS staff thank troops

"Our Army colleagues have been superb in supporting our hospitals' patients and staff during the past four weeks."

‘The EU cannot defend Europe alone’ – Stoltenberg

"Only a strong NATO can keep our almost one billion people safe in a more dangerous world".

Royal Marines move rapidly across Northern Norway

Each commando must be able to yomp across snow and ice on snow shoes and skis.