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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

Meet HMS Agincourt, the new Astute class nuclear submarine

HMS Agincourt and her Astute class sisters are the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy, combining world leading sensors, design and weaponry in a versatile vessel.

F-35 jets set to arrive in Britain early next month

F-35 jets will start arriving at their new home early next month, the Defence Secretary has announced. Gavin Williamson confirmed the imminent arrival of the F-35...

Argentina has now ceased to be a capable military power

After a significant period of decline, Argentina has ceased to be a capable military force.

Coalition strikes continue to hit Islamic State in Syria and Iraq

Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continued to strike Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq between, last week conducting 53 strikes consisting of 63 engagements, Combined task force officials reported today. 

RAF observe observe Exercise Cerberus Strike to top-up Expeditionary Air Wing skills

Royal Air Force personnel visited Travis Air Force Base in the United States get first-hand experience of the 821st Contingency Response Group capability to provide expeditionary mobility support, say the US Air Force.

Tiger Squadrons meet

The international NATO Tiger Meet 2018 will be hosted by the Polish Air Force 2nd Tactical Air Wing at Krzesiny Air Base near Poznan, Poland this month.  

NATO Ships Complete Romanian Naval Exercise

Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) completed annual Romanian multinational exercise Sea Shield 2018 today in the Black Sea.

Ministry of Defence awards BAE Systems £2.4bn for Royal Navy submarine programmes

BAE Systems has been awarded a £1.5bn contract for delivery of the seventh Astute class submarine and a further £900m for the next phase of the Dreadnought submarine programme.

Lockheed Martin ‘quietly confident’ UK will not reduce F-35 order

Britain is unlikely to reduce the number of F-35 jets it intends to order, according to Lockheed Martin.

NATO marks ten years of safeguarding Icelandic skies

For ten years, NATO Allies have continuously provided fighter aircraft on a rotational basis to provide and train interceptors ensuring safety and security of the Icelandic airspace.