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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

NATO forces train with Israel in the Mediterranean

As part of the NATO Operation Sea Guardian, Allied ships conducted a medical response exercise with Israel.

Airbus unveil German Low-Observable UAV Testbed aircraft

Airbus has unveiled its previously undisclosed Low Observable UAV Testbed (LOUT) programme.

Government’s own review backs campaign to build Fleet Solid Support Ships in UK

Ministers have tried to 'bury critical report,' claim GMB Union The Government must act of the recommendations on its own review by backing the UK's...

£1.5 billion ship order must be built in UK say shipbuilding union

Reacting to the halting of the international competition for the Fleet Solid Support order, union GMB has called for the ships to built in UK yards. 

NATO ‘proud to support Ukraine’ says Secretary General

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg delivered a keynote speech at Ukraine’s Maritime Academy in Odesa.

Contracts awarded to counter hostile drone threats

Nearly £2 million in contracts have been awarded to develop new capabilities to detect, disrupt, and defeat the hostile and malicious use of drones.

Fleet Solid Support Ship tendering competition halted

The £1.5bn competition to build up to three Fleet Solid Support Ships for the Royal Navy has been suspended, say the Ministry of Defence. It...

Base closures pose ‘threat to Welsh economy and society’ say Select Committee

A report is calling on the UK Government to provide clarity about the future defence footprint in Wales.

Portsmouth naval base ‘ready for nation’s two supercarriers’ say Royal Navy

The Royal Navy say that Portsmouth Naval Base has undertaken a programme of infrastructure upgrades to "prepare for hosting two supercarriers".

£2.8bn Boxer armoured vehicle contract signed for British Army

The Defence Secretary has announced that the British Army will receive more than 500 Boxer armoured vehicles.