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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

Worlds largest aircraft delivers face masks to Germany

The flight was made possible by the NATO-supported Strategic Airlift International Solution.

Former HMS Quorn sold to Lithuania

HMS Quorn, decommissioned from the Royal Navy in 2017, has been sold to Lithuania.

UK and US issue COVID-19 cyber threat update

It is expected that the frequency and severity of COVID-19 related cyber attacks will increase over the coming weeks and months.

Search for Canadian military helicopter underway in Mediterranean

A Cyclone Sikorsky CH-148 helicopter based on the Canadian frigate Fredericton has crashed while operating in waters between Greece and Italy.

HMS Queen Elizabeth heads out to sea for operational training

The planned sailing of aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth had been postponed to allow Covid-19 testing for the ship’s company to take place.

RAF aircraft over Glasgow sparks odd speculation in local media

Despite provocative headlines to the contrary, the aircraft that was conducting training in and around Glasgow Airport was not "mysterious", "unmarked" or anything at all to do with the "Coronavirus lockdown".
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Steps taken to prevent COVID-19 outbreak on British aircraft carrier

Every crewmember on HMS Queen Elizabeth is being tested for COVID-19 prior to her departure for a period of Operational Sea Training.

US Navy finally accepts delivery of the USS Zumwalt

The US Navy have taken delivery of the USS Zumwalt.

Upgraded sensor system to facilitate better sharing of tactical information

DE&S are rolling out an updated, sensor-to-shooter digital system that is able to transfer strategic operational commands between forces in seconds.

British Army assist Glasgow NHS staff with PPE fitting

British Army soldiers are supporting the NHS frontline in Glasgow by using their training for hazardous environments to assist hospital staff with PPE fitting.