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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

B-2 Stealth Bomber on exercise over the North Sea

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber has exercised with American and British aircraft over the North Sea.

The point of a British carrier strike group in the Pacific

The deployment of a British aircraft carrier and her strike group is politically symbolic but it also serves a strategic aim.

British patrol ships head to Pacific for five year deployment

HMS Spey and Tamar have today begun deployment to the Indo-Pacific as part of a five year deployment to bolster the British presence in the region.

‘Not possible’ to determine when Ajax will enter service

The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that "all testing and training on Ajax vehicles remains paused" adding "we will not accept a vehicle that is not fit for purpose".

Taxpayer paying for Ajax testing after defects injure soldiers

The Ministry of Defence is paying for the ongoing noise and vibration tests and trials on the 'Ajax' armoured vehicle, designed by General Dynamics, after soldiers were injured by the vehicle due to defects.

How many Type 23 Frigates are operational?

The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that of the 12 Type 23 frigates in service in the Royal Navy, 8 are operationally available.

Britain has two carriers at sea with F-35 jets

British aircraft carriers HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth are both at sea with British F-35 jets onboard, this marks the return of Britain having the second most powerful carrier force on Earth.

How much does the UK pay AirTanker for Voyager aircraft?

Since 2016, the UK has paid AirTanker £2 billion to provide 14 Voyager tanker/transport aircraft andrelated services to the Royal Air Force.

MoD confirm Hawk T2 2040 out of service date

The Hawk T2 aircraft will leave service in 2040.

Minesweepers out of service dates revealed

The Hunt class will leave service between 2029 and 2031 and the Sandown class will leave service between 2021 and 2025.