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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

HMS Duncan visits Malaga, Spain

HMS Duncan has arrived in Spain as part of efforts to strengthen the defence relationship between the UK and Spain, say the British embassy in Spain.

Fourth Astute class submarine Audacious completes first dive

The fourth Astute class submarine, Audacious, which is being built by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy, has completed her first ever dive.

First F-35 capable assault ship, USS Wasp, arrives in Japan

Wasp, which has undergone significant upgrades to be able to land and launch the F-35B, will replace USS Bonhomme Richard in the region.

Irish politician angry that RAF ‘had not informed Ireland’ that Typhoons intercepted Russian bombers...

Local media in Ireland is reporting that a politician was angry the UK 'had not informed Irish civil aviation authorities that they had unleashed their Typhoons' into air space near Ireland.

Currency fluctuations having ‘adverse effect on ability to buy equipment’ says Defence Secretary in...

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson warned that currency fluctuations will have an adverse effect on the ability of the UK to purchase new equipment, despite previous claims from the Government that exchange rates would have 'no impact'.

WATCH: Typhoon jets intercept two Russian Blackjack bombers off Scotland

Typhoon aircraft scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth today to monitor two Russian planes approaching UK airspace.

HMS Cattistock sails to undertake NATO duties in the Baltic Sea

HMS Cattistock has sailed to join the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) as part of a three month deployment to the Baltic Sea.

Typhoon jets in ongoing operation to intercept Russian aircraft off Scottish coast

Two Typhoon fighters, a Voyager tanker and an E-3 Sentry have launched this morning in order to intercept Russian aircraft.

HMS Queen Elizabeth to get first F-35 jets this year

Merlin helicopters were the first aircraft to begin flying from HMS Queen Elizabeth and they will soon be followed by F-35 jets in Autumn this year.

British warship HMS Sutherland conducts sovereignty patrol off Gibraltar

Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland conducted a 'Sovereignty Patrol' as part of her entry into Gibraltar.