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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

Royal Navy tests new missile to defend against small boats

The Royal Navy has tested a new missile designed to protect warships from attacks by swarms of small boats.

British aircraft airlift 102 people that have left Afghanistan to the UK

Those transported include vulnerable Afghans who fall under the 'Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy' and British nationals.

Where has HMS Queen Elizabeth’s strike group been?

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group have visited dozens of countries on the groups maiden deployment, here's a breakdown of what went where.

ASRAAM Block 6 to enter service on F-35 and Typhoon by 2024

ASRAAM Block 6 standard is due to enter service on Typhoon in 2022 and F-35 Lightning II in 2024.

Atlas shows off ground-based aircraft refuelling capability

The team take fuel from a large multi-engine aircraft like the Atlas and transfer it into a tactical refuelling facility to provide support to aircraft forward deployed.

British peacekeepers engage armed terrorists in Mali

British troops deployed in Mali in a peacekeeping role have killed two armed terrorists after being fired upon whilst on patrol.

British aircraft carrier hosts ‘Pacific Future Forum’

HMS Prince of Wales is hosting a summit with UK allies to discuss technology, cyber, climate change and the Indo-Pacific.

Newest P-8 Poseidon for Royal Air Force heading to Scotland

The latest P-8 Poseidon, seven of nine, is due to be delivered to the Royal Air Force in Scotland after being named (the name isn't Annika Hansen).

Typhoon lands in Aberdeen due to ‘technical issue’

A Typhoon landed at Aberdeen Airport after suffering a "technical issue".

First crew members join Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow

The first crew members have joined HMS Glasgow as the Type 26 Frigate takes shape on the Clyde.