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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

Order for more Clyde frigates shortly entering negotiation

The next Type 26 order will soon be in the 'negotiation phase'.

Could New Zealand join the Type 26 Frigate programme?

BAE Systems is promoting the Type 26 frigate.

Number of people working on new Tempest jet ‘set to double’

A new recruitment drive for Team Tempest is underway.

Iranian vessels attempt to seize British tanker

Iranian naval craft attempted to seize a British tanker.

Have 50 new Apache helicopters actually been ordered?

The UK has only ordered 38 Apache helicopters, despite claims to the contrary.

Australian Defence Minister visits Glasgow in Glasgow

The Australian Minister for Defence has visited Glasgow

HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to port early after minor internal leak

HMS Queen Elizabeth was due to return for planned maintenance later this week.

MQ-8C unmanned helicopter achieves initial operational capability

The US Navy have declared initial operational capability of the MQ-8C Fire Scout.

NATO begins massive anti-submarine exercise

Naval forces from Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) have started Exercise Dynamic Mongoose. DYMON 2019 is designed to enhance anti-submarine warfare (ASW) integration among...

MoD developing new laser based weapon systems

The MoD has announced it will develop three new directed energy weapon systems.