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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

Highways England reaches out to ex-forces members to join

Highways England has called on ex-military personnel to consider a career in roads - not long after the organisation is rewarded for its own work to support people coming out of the armed forces.

Russia unable to finish fixing carrier Kuznetsov after shipyard incident

The sinking of Russia's only drydock has scuppered plans to refit and refit their only aircraft carrier, leaving the country with the potential loss of the carrier Kuznetsov.

New Type 26 Frigate named HMS London

Frigate HMS London will be built at the BAE Systems shipyard in Govan.

Norwegian frigate slips below water despite salvage effort

Norwegian navy frigate KNM Helge Ingstad is now almost totally submerged, photos taken by way of the Norwegian Coastal Administration confirmed.

Robot Wars kick off as Autonomous Warrior exercise underway

British troops will today begin testing out enhanced surveillance drones, unmanned vehicles and other equipment, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.

First missile firing by Gripen E

Gripen E has successfully completed the first tests to verify the ability to release and launch external payloads.

British Army named as one of the best employers for Race

The British Army has been recognised for good practice on workplace race equality and inclusion.

NATO statement on Norwegian frigate

The following was issued by NATO regarding an incident with the Norwegian frigate, HNoMS Helge Ingstad.

Spain refuels Russian warship on return from Syria despite new sanctions

The Russian cruiser Marshal Ustinov was refuelled in Spain after operations in Syria, despite fresh sanctions against Russia.

BAE use commercial air traffic data to enhance air traffic awareness for military pilots

BAE Systems has created a low-cost system that uses existing satellite navigation and commercial aircraft data to improve airspace safety.