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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

British man arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

A British man working at the British embassy in Berlin has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia.

British nuclear submarine arrives in South Korea

An Astute class submarine, part of HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strke Group, has docked in Busan, South Korea.

Typhoon jets launch again to intercept Russian aircraft

Typhoon jets have launched from Scotland for the second time in four days to intercept Russian aircraft.

US purchase retired Royal Air Force E-3D for $15m

The U.S. have purchased a retired Royal Air Force E-3D for $15 million to be used as an E-6B Mercury pilot training aircraft.

British carrier group example of ‘powerful partner’ say US

"The deployment of Carrier Strike Group 21 is an incredible and historic milestone for both the Royal Navy and the U.S. Navy."

Why was a British carrier group in the South China Sea?

The presence of a British Carrier Strike Group in the South China Sea is designed to defend the concept of 'Freedom of Navigation' at sea in the face of China claiming vast swathes of ocean.

How many frigates are being built in Scotland?

Shipyards in Scotland will build 8 Type 26 Frigates, 5 Type 31 Frigates and potentially an unspecified number of Type 32 Frigates.

Typhoon jets scrambled to intercept aircraft off Scotland

Typhoon jets have been scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth to intercept an aircraft over the North Sea.

British jets scramble due to Russian activity near Romania

NATO radars detected Russian aircraft in international airspace over the southern Black Sea heading towards Romanian airspace.

P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft drops torpedo

A Royal Air Force P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has released a torpedo for the first time.