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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 31/07/2026

I probably know a bit more about the UK Defence Journal than you do, to be fair.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 20/06/2026

Oh no, the AI bots have reached Bluesky now too.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 25/03/2026

You are conflating reporting with commentary. A quoted, attributed statement with context is standard practice. It is not my role to decide political “credit” for you. If you are ignoring parts of the article because they come later, that’s not a failure of journalism.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 06/02/2026

As a journalist covering Ukraine, having the Russian Embassy "take note" of my work in a sinister post filled with nonsense is an incredibly high honour. So, of course, I had it framed.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 23/03/2026

This can get pretty tiring when people don't really understand how news reporting works, how do you even respond to this? UKDJ publishes items from all parties, even a written series by the SNP defence spokesman, how do you explain that reporting remarks isn't the same as agreeing with remarks?

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 20/03/2026

In which someone hasn't properly read the data he's citing.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 21/01/2026

It's great to be back at NATO HQ for 2026!

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 06/02/2026

As a journalist covering Ukraine, having the Russian Embassy "take note" of my work in a sinister post filled with nonsense is an incredibly high honour. So, of course, I had it framed.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 21/01/2026

It's great to be back at NATO HQ for 2026!

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UK Defence Journal @ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 11/01/2026

The U.S. Navy has committed $448 million to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and autonomy across the shipbuilding sector. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=65287

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U.S. Navy to use AI to speed up shipbuilding

The U.S. Navy has committed $448 million to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and autonomy across the shipbuilding sector.

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Ailbhe Rea @pronouncedalva.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

I am here and trying to use Bluesky more! There are certainly far more Simpsons memes than on the other place. Do please add me to the relevant lists/starter packs etc

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Christian Panton @pa.nton.cx · 11/01/2026

I wonder what we should do with these, if US becomes the baddies…

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 03/04/2025

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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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

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. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-defence-j...

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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 · 03/04/2025

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 · 27/03/2025

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 · 27/03/2025

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 · 26/02/2025

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

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 26/02/2025

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 · 30/01/2025

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

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 29/01/2025

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 · 23/01/2025

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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Argyllseaglass @argyllseaglass.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

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 · 31/12/2024

This person falling for a Christmas joke isn't as funny as the indignation over an article they didn't read.

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UK Defence Journal @ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 20/12/2024

An internal Scottish Government email seen by @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk reveals Scottish ministers were briefed by their teams on the Type 26 programme as a 'significant economic driver' supporting 1,700 jobs in Glasgow—highlighting the importance of UK Government contracts to the economy.

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Scot Gov briefs ministers on value of UK defence contracts

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 20/12/2024

Do you ever have one of those days? Like forgetting obvious steps before publishing, doing Y before X when and no doubt annoying someone? Days like this make me wonder how I ended up here—trained in cyber security, not journalism—and yet, here I am, imposter syndrome is real.

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Bluesky @bsky.app · 29/11/2024

We could go on about how we welcome publishers, we don't demote links, we encourage independent developers to build apps and extensions on top of Bluesky's network.... but instead, we'll show you. All thanks to the incredible community here! 🦋

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The Engagement Is Better on Bluesky - Bluesky

Bluesky is the lobby to the open web. Find and build your community here.

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roninresearch.bsky.social @roninresearch.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

If any #milbluesky folks are looking for a good all around follow on UK Defence (Yeah they spell it funny) I've followed @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk for some years over at the other site, now here...He's a good guy with sold info.. @thinkdefence.bsky.social is excellent too.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 10/12/2024

Great insights at the CEPA Arctic security briefing today coinciding with their new report! I asked about addressing Arctic capability gaps & how the UK’s role is evolving post-assault ship retirements. Write-up coming soon—stay tuned! #ArcticSecurity #Defence

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 09/12/2024

Confession time, I've been slipping very minor grammatical errors into our articles so I can see who's pinching our stuff to republish for themselves instead of putting in the work. If you're doing it, we know you're doing it.

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Kolina Koltai @koltai.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

As someone who has a PhD in studying misinformation, I can professionally say that this is a fucking stupid idea.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 02/12/2024

Interview with the ship commanding officer, Captain Will Blackett, coming soon!

Captain Will Blackett is pictured during an interview.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 03/12/2024

I interviewed the commanding officer of aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, Captain Will Blackett, on the ships new role as flagship and the upcoming Pacific deployment. Here's a cut down version that will fit on Bluesky.

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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 03/12/2024

“Following a pattern of undersea cable damage across European waters in the last year, with the most recent disruptions happening just weeks ago, top NATO officials have begun envisioning a capability that would allow the alliance to have permanent eyes above and under the waterline.”

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NATO draws up plans for its own fleet of naval surveillance drones

Officials envision fielding a network of drone-based sensors for keeping tabs on vital undersea cables and pipelines in the Baltic and Mediterranean seas.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 06/12/2024

I have purchased a tiny, and functional, washing machine. I will not be elaborating.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 06/12/2024

Excellent visit to HMS Prince of Wales to talk to the crew and interview the Captain.

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 05/12/2024

Defense by Ukraine’s 225th Assault Battalion repelling a Russian nighttime assault near Dar'ino in the Kursk region.

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 05/05/2023

My evidence submission to Parliaments Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry into shipbuilding in Scotland can be found here if you're into that sort of thing, of course. Link: committees.parliament.uk/writtenevi…

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 03/12/2024

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George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk · 02/12/2024

Fantastic morning reporting from onboard HMS Prince of Wales, the scale of this aircraft carrier is impressive.

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Daniel Bruce @danieljbruce.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Exclusive in The Observer: a first look at my @transparencyuk.bsky.social colleagues’ painstaking work to reveal the scale of dark & anonymous money funding UK politics. It’s time to close down the loopholes to protect our democracy. #UKPolitics #AntiCorruption www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Revealed: UK politics infiltrated by ‘dark money’ with 10% of donations from dubious sources

Cash from dictatorships and shell companies is entering the political system via legal loopholes

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Syrian rebels now in Khanasar.

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