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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

What is Exercise Unmanned Warrior?

In 2014, it was announced that Exercise Joint Warrior 16 would be the centre piece of a demonstration of unmanned systems, this will be Unmanned Warrior.

HMS Ocean to lead allied fleet in operations against Islamic State

HMS Ocean will take over from a US aircraft carrier towards the end of the year, taking charge of coalition naval operations against Islamic State.

WATCH: How will the Type 26 Frigate operate?

Watch as BAE Systems guide the viewer through the Type 26 Frigate, which will replace most of the Type 23 Frigates as the workhorse of the fleet.

British troops exercise with Estonian Army

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion Princess Wales’s Royal Regiment have joined their NATO Allies in Exercise Baltic Star, their biggest annual military exercise.

WATCH: Destroyer shoots down ballistic missile off Scottish coast

USS Ross destroyed a ballistic missile as part of the 'Maritime Theater Missile Defense' at sea demonstration off the Scottish coast.

WATCH: Laser Weapon System demonstration aboard USS Ponce

Watch the new Laser Weapon System (LaWS) successfully deployed and operated aboard a naval vessel for the first time.

Unmanned ‘Bladerunner’ surface vessel undergoes trials

The UK's Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed, an unmanned surface vessel based on the innovative 'Bladerunner' hull, has undergone trials in the Thames.

Captain of HMS Queen Elizabeth talks about the supercarriers future

Captain of HMS Queen Elizabeth, Captain Jerry Kyd, talks about the exciting future of the new carrier and what it will mean for the Royal Navy.

Reaper unmanned aircraft pound Islamic State

A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft system supported Iraqi security forces advancing near Qayyarah.

WATCH: ScanEagle Launch and Recovery aboard a frigate

ScanEagle is a reconnaissance aircraft that can be launched from ships day or night to gather intelligence and survey the wider area of operations.