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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

Tornado and Typhoon aircraft carry out extensive strikes against Islamic State

British combat aircraft have provided extensive support to Iraqi forces in Mosul, striking nine Islamic State targets on Monday.

British airstrikes kill over 1,000 Islamic State fighters

The Ministry of Defence has announced that British aircraft have killed more than a thousand Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria.

Manchester Arena hit by suicide bomber attack, what do we know?

22 people, including children, have been killed and 59 injured in a terror attack at Manchester Arena.

‘Confirmed fatalities’ due to explosion at Manchester Arena

Reports of an explosion and fatalities at Manchester Arena have now been confirmed by police.

Reported explosion in Manchester Arena

Reports of an explosion at the Manchester Arena are spreading through social media and police have now confirmed major emergency service response to "an incident".

Five ships to be permanently based in Bahrain

The MoD have outlined basing plans for the British Naval base in Bahrain.

Type 31 Frigates may ‘permanently operate’ in Gulf and Pacific

The information regarding plans for the Type 31 Frigate comes to light in a speech by Admiral Sir Philip Jones.

New Coastguard AW189 helicopters train at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow

The latest AW189 helicopter for the Coastguard has been training at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow this week.

Rolls-Royce to supply MT30 Gas Turbines to next three Korean Daegu-class frigates

Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply MT30 marine gas turbines to power the next three ships in the Republic of Korea Navy’s Daegu-class frigate programme.

BAE awarded £1.4bn contract for new nuclear attack submarine HMS Agamemnon

A £1.4 billion contract has been agreed for a new nuclear attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon. The vessel is the sixth in a total fleet...