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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

Clyde shipbuilders unions say government has ‘betrayed’ Glasgow yards

BAE Systems will partner with Cammell Laird for their Type 31e Frigate bid, who will build the vessels at their Merseyside facility while the Clyde will focus on the Type 26 Frigates.

British troops may patrol borders in Brexit ‘Last Resort’

A top civil servant has suggested troops patrolling Britain’s borders would be a 'last resort' if the UK left the EU with no deal on immigration.

Has the Clyde really been betrayed over the Type 31 Frigate or is there...

With the news that BAE don't intend to assemble the Type 31 Frigate on the Clyde, we ask if the yards have really been betrayed or is this a result of a shifting shipbuilding strategy?

British pilot to be the first to fly F-35 from HMS Queen Elizabeth talks...

Squadron Leader Andy Edgell is currently testing F-35 jets in the United States ahead of their trials on HMS Queen Elizabeth next year.

BAE, Cammell Laird partnership will see Type 31e Frigates built on Merseyside instead of...

BAE Systems will partner with Cammell Laird, who would 'Prime, build and assemble' the vessels at their Merseyside facility while the Clyde will focus on the Type 26 Frigates.

F-35 cleared for carrier take-offs, Defence Minister tells Select Committee

A new group of UK pilots are trained and ready to fly the UK’s cutting-edge F-35 fighter jet which is now cleared for take-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth following successful trials using the ski-ramp design featured on the UK flagship.

Engineers from 75 Engineer Regiment practice bridge building in Germany

Reservists from 75 Engineer Regiment Royal Engineers have come to Germany for a two week bridge building training package on Exercise Loepard Star 1. 

British soldiers refine artillery skills with US Marine Corps

US Marine Corps field artillery gunners and British gunners with 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery have participated in field artillery training in the United States.

IN PICTURES: Royal Navy and NATO show off maritime clout in Exercise Brilliant Mariner

Warships of 13 NATO nations have taken part in Exercise Brilliant Mariner, one of the principle opportunities for the Alliance to enhance maritime collaboration.

Shadow surveillance fleet to be upgraded by Raytheon

The Royal Air Force Shadow intelligence aircraft fleet is to receive a major upgrade.