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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

IN PICTURES: Joint Expeditionary Force

Images show vessels from the British 'Joint Expeditionary Fleet' sailing together during an exercise.

HMS Ocean demonstrates assault capability

Apache, Merlin and Chinook helicopters departed helicopter carrier HMS Ocean in large numbers for Exercise Albanian Lion.

Allied warships, submarines, aircraft and troops gather in Scotland

Thirty-one warships and submarines, as well as some 67 aircraft will be involved in Exercise Joint Warrior.

IN PICTURES: Exercise Emerald Atlas

Fast-paced Exercise Emerald Atlas has tested the readiness of paratroopers to serve as the British Army’s airborne rapid reaction force.

Reaper unmanned aircaft strikes Islamic State position near Mosul

A Reaper provided surveillance support to a coalition air strike north-west of Mosul, then used one of its own Hellfires to attack an Islamic State position.

Israeli F-16 crashes in southern Israel

An Israeli Air Force F-16 crashed while attempting to land at Ramon Airbase in southern Israel, killing the pilot.

RAF considering using unmanned aircraft to complement P-8 Poseidon

It has emerged that the Royal Air Force is considering using unmanned aircraft in a maritime patrol role to complement the P-8 Poseidon.

Exercise Unmanned Warrior 2016 kicks off

Defence firms are taking part in Unmanned Warrior 2016 where they will show off the future of autonomous, unmanned combat systems at sea throughout October.

Voyager tanker fleet now at full operating capability

The Voyager tanker fleet reached the milestone with the achievement of 'Full Service Date' on time and on budget.

Spain asks Britain to share Gibraltar

Spanish officials have invited Britain to share sovereignty of Gibraltar.