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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

What was the total cost of British war in Afghanistan?

The total cost of British military operations in Afghanistan since 2001 (up to and including financial year 2019-20) was £22.7 billion.

Harrier spotted on deck of carrier HMS Prince of Wales

The cockpit of a Harrier jet, and we mean just the cockpit, has been spotted on the deck of aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.

British and American carrier aircraft fly together

Aircraft from British carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and American carrier USS Carl Vinson have conducted joint interoperability flights in the Pacific.

British aircraft carrier to visit Japan

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group will visit Japan this weekend, the Ministry of Defence have announced.

Fleet Solid Support Ship competition narrows

Contracts have been awarded to four consortia which the Ministry of Defence insist "include significant UK involvement" to develop their bids to build three new Fleet Solid Support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

RAF practice intercepting aircraft off south coast

Typhoon jets, a Voyager tanker and a Falcon 20 playing the target have been practising Quick Reaction Alert skills today off the south coast of England.

Babcock teams up with HHI to bid to build Korean carrier

Babcock and Hyundai Heavy Industries will work together to bid to build South Korea's new aircraft carrier.

South Korean Blackhawks land on HMS Queen Elizabeth

South Korean Blackhawk helicopters have visited British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

UK to bring forward Hawk T1 retirement

The UK had planned to retire the Hawk T1 fleet by 2025, this has now been brought forward.

UK ‘ready for air strikes’ to target ISIS-K in Afghanistan

Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston has indicated that the Royal Air Force would be ready to strike Islamic State targets in Afghanistan.