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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

HMS Ocean leads NATO task group on exercise in Turkey

Helicopter carrier HMS Ocean and her aircraft have been taking part in exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean. 

HMS Montrose re-joins the fleet

Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose has been officially welcomed back into front-line service at a rededication service held at HM Naval Base Devonport.

HMS Sutherland to deploy to Asia Pacific in ‘demonstration amid North Korea tensions’

The Type 23 Frigate will be deployed amid what the Defence Secretary has called 'a period of ongoing tension in the Korean peninsula'.

Defence Secretary offers condolences to Argentina after loss of ARA San Juan

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has released a statement on the loss of the ARA San Juan and her crew.

ARA San Juan: Submarine lost with all 44 crew after explosion

A multi-nation search operation was mounted to try to locate the submarine which was believed to have suffered an electrical malfunction.

Air Vice Marshal Mayhew discusses the future of Typhoon in the RAF at the...

Typhoon has proven its swing role capabilities during Operation Shader, Air Vice Marshal Gerry Mayhew told a media briefing at the Dubai Air Show 2017.
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HMS Queen Elizabeth second phase of sea trials successful

Supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth recently arrived back home after a "successful" second phase of sea trials.

HMS Diamond forced to abandon Gulf deployment after break down

HMS Diamond has aborted her deployment to the Gulf and is returning home The Times has reported today. The Times reported that problems with a propeller...

British F-35B order may be reduced due to budgetary concerns

Despite an earlier commitment to buy 138 F-35B jets, it has been suggested that the overall number could eventually fall.

MAA discuss certification process of the P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft prior to service...

The MAA have discussed the certification of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft, prior to it entering front line service.