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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

UK ‘absolutely committed’ to buying more than 48 F-35 jets

The United Kingdom has made it "absolutely clear" that it will be purchasing more than 48 F-35 jets, according to a senior defence minister.

Drones could ‘allow’ Britain to create a second carrier air wing

A hybrid force of both jets and drones could "allow the opportunity" for Britain to put an air wing on both HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales at the same time.

Details of HMS Diamond’s maintenance in Taranto revealed

Vice Admiral Chris Gardner has confirmed that "it was a propulsion problem".

Former Royal Navy chief ‘would be wonderful to have a bigger Navy’

Former First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has stated that it "would be wonderful to have a bigger Navy" but believes the fleet can achieve its current taskings.

New British Type 83 Destroyer to enter concept phase next year

The Royal Navy intends to formally commence the concept phase for Type 83 in early 2022 with the assessment phase to follow in due course.

British troops train for urban warfare with robots

British forces have conducted an urban military experiment involving robots, known as the Contested Urban Environment exercise.

More details emerge about the Type 32 Frigate

More details about the Type 32 Frigate project have emerged as it is announced the warship has entered its concept design phase.

Bangladesh to buy five warships from Britain

The deal was reportedly done on the side lines of the COP26 conference in Glasgow on Wednesday.

UK stops interim anti-ship missile project

The interim anti-ship missile wold have filled the gap between Harpoon retiring and the 'Future Cruise/Anti–Ship Weapon' entering service.

Royal Navy looking for Type 45 Destroyer engineering simulator

The Ministry of Defence want to replace "obsolete and incapable" training simulators and replace them with ones able to reflect changes made during the Type 45's power improvement programme.