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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

HMS Queen Elizabeth launches F-35Bs to intercept ‘suspicious aircraft’ for exercise

HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group was approached by a 'suspicious aircraft' and the aircraft carrier subsequently launched F-35B jets to intercept it, luckily however this was just an exercise.

Irish ​patrol vessels ‘needed to deal with tensions’ over fishing

Warships will be needed to deal with tensions at sea between Irish and British fishing vessels, the Irish Parliament has been told.

German and Royal Air Forces conduct combined training

The British-German Combined Air Policing project has so far gone through three phases, say NATO.

British Army CBRN vehicles to be upgraded

The British Army fleet of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear surveillance and reconnaissance vehicles are to be upgraded as part of a £16m contract.

RAF conduct live trial with swarming drones

"This live trial of the concept conducted by UK Armed Forces represents a key step towards proving an autonomous swarming drone capability."

HMS Queen Elizabeth comes under mock ‘missile attack’

HMS Queen Elizabeth came under a simulated missile attack as part of a major exercise.

F-35 declares emergency after taking off from HMS Queen Elizabeth

An F-35B jet declared an emergency after taking off from HMS Queen Elizabeth off the Scottish coast but has now landed safely.

UK to build military vessels for Ukraine

Ukraine is to sign a memorandum with the UK to secure £1.25 billion in funding to build British-designed fast attack missile boats for the Ukrainian Navy, the first two ships will be constructed in the UK and the remaining six vessels will be built in Ukraine.

Unmanned ‘spy vessel’ washes up in Scotland

This unmanned surface vessel isn't British but it is, apparently, being operated in British waters.

British carrier group comes under ‘air attack’

Aggressor aircraft launched an assault against HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Battle Group near the Moray Firth, the purpose is for the task force to practice defending against air attack.