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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

F-35B goes to sea for operational testing

Seven F-35B Lightning aircraft will sail aboard the USS America, marking the third time the aircraft has been to sea.

Red Arrows to get new aircraft

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has confirmed the Red Arrows will get new jet aircraft

Reaper unmanned aircraft assist in battle for Mosul

Reaper and other British aircraft are providing assistance in the battle for Mosul.

RFA Gold Rover joins anti-piracy effort

British tanker RFA Gold Rover joined a French mission, Operation Corymbe, to deal with criminal activity in the Gulf of Guinea.

Typhoon jets to be deployed to Romania to counter Russia

British Typhoon jets are being deployed to Romania to counter "a more assertive Russia".

Type 26 Frigate build expected to begin in 2017

BAE have confirmed that they expect the Type 26 Frigate build will begin in Glasgow in 2017.

Typhoon jets escort airliner to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

A passenger aircraft has landed under military escort at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Royal Navy take delivery of final Wildcat helicopter

The Royal Navy have received their final Wildcat helicopter.

Royal Marines new helicopter completes its maiden flight

The Merlin Mk4 helicopter is better adapted to operations at sea than the Mk3 it is replacing and will be the mainstay of Commando Helicopter Force.

British-American mine warfare group join forces in the Gulf

The Royal Navy's minehunting contingent based in Bahrain struck out into the Gulf for combined training with the US Navy.