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George Allison

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Journalist | Editor of the UK Defence Journal, one of the UK's largest independent defence and security news websites. | Cyber Security graduate. | Member of the National Union of Journalists | Talks about 🚢s & ✈s.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Jul 9

PSA @georgeallison.bsky.social is not @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk

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UK Defence Journal @ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Jul 9

Our editor @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk is on Bluesky too.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Jul 9

I don't get it, why would you ask a question and then block the UK Defence Journal when you get a reasonable answer, what's that about?

George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Jul 8

Yeah, she blocked the UKDJ account before it could reply, that is amazingly telling, isn't it?

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Jul 8

The account you're replying to is Scottish. 😂

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Apr 20

hahaha timezones? four days?!

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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · Apr 4

Russian state outlet RT has been tricked by an April Fool's article into publishing a false story claiming the UK commissioned a new aircraft carrier - HMS Prince Andrew.

The original article said it would carry “infinity-hundred” jets launched via catapult.

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UK Defence Journal tricks Russian state media

An April Fools’ Day article published by the UK Defence Journal was mistakenly reported as fact by Russian state media outlet RT.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Apr 4

Do you genuinely not understand what April Fools Day is?

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Apr 4

Indeed, they're definitely spreading disinformation.

George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Apr 3

I tricked Russian State media into reporting nonsense about an aircraft carrier named HMS Prince Andrew with "go faster stripes and crayons", it's been a fantastic week.

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UK Defence Journal @ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Mar 27

This only took close to ten takes, well done @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk for this lesson in efficiency. 🥲

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UK Defence Journal @ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Mar 27

A major milestone for Type 26 Frigate HMS Birmingham as a massive section of the ship, built at Cammell Laird in Birkenhead, arrives at @baesystems.com yard in Glasgow for final assembly. The Royal Navy’s future fleet is taking shape, and @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk went to take a look.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Feb 26

Not to brag or anything, but this only took four takes. 🥲

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Feb 26

Taking your child across live railway lines at Nottingham station is probably not the best idea, but I'm no expert on parenting or railways.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Feb 13

I love defence journalism.

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danaiolos.bsky.social @danaiolos.bsky.social · Feb 11

A three minute commute-read, care of @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk … 👀👇🏻

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New Destroyers set to provide shipbuilding work to mid-2040s

The build of the Type 83 Destroyer will secure work until at least the mid-2040s, depending on the number of platforms built.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Feb 10

It's a shame you felt the need to block a discussion on this point as you didn't want called out for your opinion not being particularly accurate but, anyway, have a good one.

George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Jan 30

I'm going onboard a Swedish warship taking part in NATO's operation 'Baltic Sentry' to guard undersea infrastructure from Russian interference.

UK Defence Journal @ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Jan 30

🚢 The UK Defence Journal is heading onboard a Swedish warship for NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry, protecting critical underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Stay tuned for exclusive coverage of naval ops, interviews, and demonstrations! #NATO #BalticSentry

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Jan 29

I didn’t know cars or rockets, so I figured Elon Musk was a genius. But I do know fighter jets, and he’s saying the stupidest shit I’ve ever heard, so perhaps his cars and rockets aren't too cool? (Nod: Rod Hilton)

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Jan 23

Apparently, it would cost more than £600 for the Scottish Government to gather some emails about their involvement in securing frigate work. Instead of narrowing the request, they rejected it outright on cost grounds—now I’ve had to submit three separate FOIs. Efficient? Nah.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Jan 10

I was making the point that a URL could be created that looks similar enough to fool people, it's not really a form of verification.

George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Jan 9

What about taylorswift.net?

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Bylines Scotland @bylines.scot · Dec 31

The Scottish shipbuilding sector is in pretty good health, witnessing a resurgence, from ferries to frigates | George Allison
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Scottish shipbuilding sector snapshot - Bylines Scotland

The Scottish shipbuilding sector is in pretty good health, witnessing a resurgence, from ferries to frigates

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Argyllseaglass @argyllseaglass.bsky.social · Dec 29

Good afternoon 🌬️

A windy Loch Long in Argyll Scotland with ninja showers and a feels like temp of -1° 🥶

Take care if out and about over the next few days as looks like we are in for a bit of rough weather ❄️

Time for darts 🎯

Have a lovely Sunday everyone 💙

#StormHour

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · Dec 31

This ship has broken down once in a decade, same with the sister ship, is that a lot of times or is it something relatively common for ships of this scale and engineering complexity?