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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

Exercise Talisman Saber 17 kicks off in Australia

Talisman Saber is a 'realistic and challenging exercise that provides opportunities for the United States and Australia to innovatively prepare for regional and global security challenges'.

Reapers, Typhoons and Tornados take fight to Islamic State

At the weekend a Reaper eliminated a mortar team and Typhoons dealt with a heavy machine-gun. Tornados hit three Islamic State positions in Mosul. A Reaper...

Sweden and Finland join UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon met his Swedish and Finnish counterparts at a signing event welcoming the two countries to the Joint Expeditionary Force.

US to routinely base P-8 Poseidon aircraft in Scotland alongside British aircraft

The P-8 Poseidon basing agreement was signed earlier in the year by Harriett Baldwin, Under Secretary of State for Defence Procurement.

NATO allies strengthen cooperation in the munitions sector

NATO Allies are increasingly working to share the burden of acquiring expensive defence equipment the alliance says.

First aircraft land on aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

A Merlin helicopter has become first aircraft to land on HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Shipbuilders union hails Type 26 Frigate deal for Clyde as ‘fantastic economic benefit for...

GMB, the union for shipbuilders, has welcomed the Ministry Of Defence’s announcement that a contract to build the Type 26 frigates has been signed.

Supercarrier USS George H. W. Bush Arrives in Israel

Nimitz class carrier USS George H. W. Bush has arrived in Haifa, Israel to enhance US-Israel relations.

WATCH: Apache attack helicopter fires laser weapon

Watch as a high energy laser mounted on an Apache AH-64 attack helicopter acquires and hits an unmanned target in a test.

WATCH: F-35 Aerial Demonstration Debut at 2017 Paris Air Show

The F-35A made its aerial demonstration debut at the Paris Air Show in front of crowds of thousands.