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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

US Navy awards BAE Systems contract to modernise cruiser USS Philippine Sea

BAE Systems has received a $9.6 million contract from the US Navy to modernise the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea.

Britain to send supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to South China Sea

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has told Australian ministers that HMS Queen Elizabeth will conduct freedom of navigation patrols in the South China Sea region on her maiden deployment in 2021.

IN PICTURES: Challenger 2 Live Firing

Soldiers from The Queen's Royal Hussars (QRH) are currently utilising the vast ranges at Bergen-Hohne to conduct their annual live firing exercise.

MP dismisses potential plan to scrap the seventh Astute class submarine as ‘Embarrassingly flawed...

The scrapping of the seventh Astute Class submarine under construction is being "actively considered" it has emerged.

Strikes continue against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria

Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to strike Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels demonstrate global reach

Royal Navy ships and submarines, as well as their Royal Fleet Auxiliary, are currently deployed worldwide but where? Let's take a look. When writing about aircraft...

RFA Fort Rosalie supports fight against Islamic State

RFA Fort Rosalie is currently assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group in the Middle East and is supporting efforts against Islamic State.

What kind of aircraft and how many of them will HMS Queen Elizabeth carry?

HMS Queen Elizabeth is the largest and most powerful warship ever constructed for the Royal Navy, but what will she carry?

HMS Ocean enters Plymouth for last time as a Royal Navy vessel

HMS Ocean entered Plymouth for the last time in Royal Navy service today and was welcomed by well-wishers and flanked by landing craft and tugs firing water hoses high into the air.

RAF hails Typhoon as ‘world’s most potent fighter’ after completing weapons testing

The claim comes after an aircraft from the RAF’s 41(R) Squadron recently became the first of its type to successfully fire a Storm Shadow air-to-surface missile and a next generation Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air weapon in trials.