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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

Type 83 Destroyer concept phase to start in a ‘few years’

The concept phase for the recently announced Type 83 Destroyer will begin over the next few years.

How much does it cost to add weapons to the F-35?

The Ministry of Defence has revealed the cost of adding ASRAAM and SPEAR-3 missiles as well as Paveway IV guided bombs to the F-35B.

Funding allocated for next batch of Type 26 Frigates

The MoD has confirmed that resources have been allocated for the next batch of five Type 26 Frigates to be ordered on the Clyde.

What is the status of each Type 45 Destroyer?

The Ministry of Defence has detailed the status of each Type 45 Destroyer in the fleet.

MoD ‘remains committed’ to troubled Ajax

The Ministry of Defence has ruled out purchasing an alternative to Ajax as it "remains committed" to the troubled armoured vehicle.

Turkey looking to put unmanned jets on helicopter carrier

Baykar has released images of a concept unmanned jet that could operate from the Turkish helicopter carrier TCG Anadolu.

US Destroyer takes over air defence command for UK carrier

USS The Sullivans assumed air defence command duties for HMS Queen Elizabeth to "demonstrate interoperability" between the Royal Navy and U.S. Navy.

Royal Navy ships to be based in the Pacific

HMS Spey and HMS Tamar will be based in the Pacific region and will be sailing for their long-term deployment later this year.

British Carrier Group to join anti-sub exercise in Pacific

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group will undertake anti-submarine exercises whilst in the Pacific region.

American nuclear submarine visits Scotland

An American Virginia class nuclear submarine is visiting HMNB Clyde at Faslane, near Glasgow.