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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

Radar fitted to HMS Prince of Wales in major milestone

HMS Prince of Wales has received her Artisan 3D radar system.

Magpie enters HMNB Devonport

MV Magpie sailed into Devonport Dockyard prior to her being commissioned as HMS Magpie next week 28th June 2018, say the Royal Navy.

19 NATO Allies and partners wrap up exercise Saber Strike 2018

Saber Strike 2018, a major US-led multinational exercise, wrapped up in Poland, with a live-fire demonstration involving Polish F-16s and MI-24 attack helicopters.

American supercarrier arrives in France

Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman arrived in Marseille, France, for a regularly scheduled port visit today.

Prime Minister May: Britain to remain leading military power

Prime Minister Theresa May has denied claims she asked Gavin Williamson to justify the UK's military capability as she met with the head of NATO this week.

New NATO project to help with real-time detection of explosives in public transport

A new NATO project, EXTRAS, led by research institutions in Italy and Serbia, will make it possible to detect explosives and prevent terrorist attacks on public transport.

NATO needs Britain’s defence capability says Alliance chief Stoltenberg

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised the United Kingdom’s important contributions to NATO in a visit to London on Thursday.

Less than a third of German military assets are operational says report

The vast majority of major weapons systems in the German military are unavailable for training exercises or deployment, according to a new German Defence Ministry report.

US and UK award contract for ballistic missile re-entry material testing

The United States and United Kingdom are continuing to test ballistic missile re-entry materials.

HMS Queen Elizabeth successfully completes first replenishment at sea

HMS Queen Elizabeth has successfully received fuel in the North Atlantic from RFA Tidespring for the first time.