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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 Diamond shadows two Russian warships through the English Channel.

The Type 45 Destroyer sailed from Dover to monitor the Russian destroyer Severomorsk and cruiser Marshal Ustinov as they passed through the UK's area of interest.

New tanker RFA Tiderace joins the fleet

In a half-hour ceremony, the head of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Commodore Duncan Lamb welcomed RFA Tiderace to the naval service.

Royal Navy say ‘upgraded warships’ preparing for operations

HMS Kent and HMS Defender have completed significant equipment upgrades say the Royal Navy.

Bell talks V-280 Valor gunship

The V-280 Valor is a third-generation tilt-rotor vertical lift helicopter being developed by the US-based aircraft manufacturer, Bell Helicopter Textron.

HMS Defender prepares for operations after receiving ‘new gas turbines’

HMS Defender was formally welcomed back into the fleet after a series of trials to prove her upgrades was declared a success.

Britain’s 1,000 mile punch – A guide to the Tomahawk cruise missile

The Tomahawk missile, also known as TLAM, allows Royal Navy submarines of the Astute and Trafalgar class to strike at targets on land accurately at a range of around 1,000 miles.

Defence Secretary hails ‘enhanced Romanian partnership’

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visited Royal Air Force personnel serving in Romania as part of the NATO Air Policing mission.

BAE Systems delivers 150th Shipboard Friend-or-Foe antenna to US Navy

BAE Systems has delivered its 150th OE-120 Identification Friend-or-Foe  antenna to the US Navy.

Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 Completes Black Sea Patrol

Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group Two (SNMCMG2) just completed its second deployment to the Black Sea this year.

Russian Navy to introduce 26 new ships this year

The Russian Navy will introduce 26 new ships this year, President Putin said as the country celebrated Navy Day with a show of strength.