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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

Reaper unmanned aircraft ‘keeps watch’ over civilians in Iraq

A Reaper supported Iraqi troops fighting in eastern Mosul, destroying a heavy machine-gun and keeping watch over civilian refugees in the area.

British P-8 crews ready to bring type into service with RAF

It should be noted that a UK only P-8 crew won the US Navy's prestigious Anti-Submarine Warfare Fleet Challenge exercise back in 2014.

Talk of fitting new Vertical Launch System to Type 45 Destroyers reportedly ‘intensifies’

Discussion is reportedly 'intensifying' regarding equipping the Type 45 Destroyer fleet with the MK41 Vertical Launch System. Andy Rhodes, Raytheon UK business development executive, claimed...

MP suggests using Reaper ‘drones’ to deliver aid

An MP and the leader of a political party has suggested that the Royal Air Force use their Reaper unmanned aircraft to conduct 'humanitarian airdrops'.

WATCH: Inside a Challenger 2 tank as the main gun is fired

Exclusive footage shows the inside of a British Army Challenger 2 tank as it fires its main gun.

New Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels ordered and named

Two of the new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built for the Royal Navy, hulls four and five, will be named HMS Tamar and HMS Spey.

HMS Illustrious leaves British shores for the final time

Former light carrier HMS Illustrious has departed Portsmouth for the final time.

What will the Queen Elizabeth class carriers carry?

The Queen Elizabeth class carriers are the largest and most powerful warships ever constructed for the Royal Navy, but what will they carry?

HMS Sutherland monitors Russian warship off British coast

HMS Sutherland, a Type 23 frigate, is currently monitoring the Russian ship Vice Admiral Kulakov, an Udaloy class destroyer.

New tanker RFA Tiderace unveiled in South Korea

The new tanker was unveiled in a ceremony at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering in South Korea.