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

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...

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.

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

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.

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

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.

I love defence journalism.

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

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

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)

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.

The Scottish shipbuilding sector is in pretty good health, witnessing a resurgence, from ferries to frigates | George Allison @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk

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

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

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.

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.

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! 🦋

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.

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

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.

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

Earlier this week, @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk went onboard aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy flagship, to interview Captain Will Blackett ahead of the ships global deployment next year.

Fantastic resource.

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

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.

“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.”

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

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

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

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: https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/108276/html/

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.

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

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...

Syrian rebels now in Khanasar.

What a contraption.

Another day, another thing.

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Now why am I on a boat on the south coast of England? Find out soon, where I'll be taking a deep DIVE into the DEPTHS of why I'm here.

Goodbye Glasgow, I'm off to the south coast of England to look at a drone/autonomous submarine.

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Marking 1,000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK Ministry of Defence has released a comprehensive intelligence update revealing staggering Russian losses and the scale of international support for Ukraine. | @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk for @ukdefencejournal.org.uk

EXCLUSIVE – The Scottish Government has again failed to send a minister, at any level, to the steel-cutting ceremony for a new Royal Navy frigate being built in Scotland. | @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk for @ukdefencejournal.org.uk

In a recent exchange in the House of Commons, Defence Secretary John Healey left some questions about the timing and details of the defence spending commitment unaddressed. | @geoallison.ukdefencejournal.org.uk for @ukdefencejournal.org.uk

My dog is a major part of my world.

Potentially more work for Scottish shipyards?

Not my usual thing to attend but reporting from a siege in a shop involving chemicals and riot police in hazmat gear is certainly very memorable.

It's never not cool to have your reporting brought up in the House of Commons.