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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

Dumping submarines off the coast – A rumour from the past, not present

There's been a lot of misunderstanding over rumours that there was once a plan to dumb submarine hulls off the Scottish coast.

SACEUR comments on Coronavirus impact on exercises

NATO, together with other international organisations, is closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak. 

Lockheed’s PrSM missile ‘demonstrates Pinpoint Accuracy’ say firm

Lockheed Martin say they have successfully tested their next-generation long-range missile.

Gaming tech trialed for UK Armed Forces training

The Ministry of Defence say that trials are set to begin for a new virtual reality training platform for the UK Armed Forces, built on the same gaming engine as Fortnite.

HMS Forth holds remembrance service for crew of SMS Scharnhorst

HMS Forth hosted a wreath-laying ceremony in the Falkland Islands.

HMS Albion lands troops in Norway

The Royal Navy’s flagship is currently off the Norwegian coastline.

Russian Navy to receive more Project 22350 frigates

More Project 22350 frigates are to be built at the Severnaya Shipyard in St. Petersburg, according to local media.

Second RAF P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft lands in Scotland

The second of the UK's new P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has landed in Scotland.

American B-2 Stealth bombers land in the UK

The aircraft conducted bombing training runs over Garvie Island off the Scottish coast before landing at RAF Fairford.

Statement from NATO on COVID-19

NATO have released a statement regarding Coronavirus.