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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

British combat aircraft continue fight against Islamic State

Royal Air Force aircraft have continued to fly extensive armed reconnaissance patrols across Iraq and Syria to identify remaining Islamic State positions.

V-22 Osprey fleet tops 400,000 flight hours

Bell Helicopter has announced today that the V-22 fleet of tiltrotor aircraft, including both CV-22 and MV-22 variants, has surpassed the 400,000-flight hour milestone.

Defence Secretary: Russia ‘has nothing like’ HMS Queen Elizabeth

Newly appointed Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson spoke about HMS Queen Elizabeth as he visited her on trials.

Missile defence exercise Formidable Shield concludes off Scottish coast

Formidable Shield brought together eight NATO countries in the Outer Hebrides to test integrated air and missile defence capabilities through a series of live missile firings and demonstrations.

MoD statistics show sustained drop in size of British Armed Forces

The British Armed Forces have seen a sustained drop in fully trained regular forces, with the British Army falling the furthest short of their strength target.

Queen to commission aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth into the Royal Navy in three...

The Queen will formally commission HMS Queen Elizabeth into the Royal Navy fleet in just three weeks on the 7th of December.

British and American Armies trial ‘hoverbike drones’ and robotic vehicles

US and British soldiers have been testing vehicles controlled by Xbox-style controller, driverless trucks in convoy and Hoverbike drones for delivering supplies.

Ballistic missile intercepted and destroyed off Scottish coast

A Terrier Oriole projectile was shot down by NATO warships off the coast of Scotland.

Leonardo to provide pre-flight simulation of radar threats for UK A400M fleet

Leonardo will supply equipment to validate the A400M transport aircraft's complex defensive aids suite prior to use on real operations.

UK takes delivery of 13th F-35B

The 13th F-35B for the United Kingdom has been delivered by Lockheed Martin.