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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

Typhoon jets to be deployed to Romania to counter Russia

British Typhoon jets are being deployed to Romania to counter "a more assertive Russia".

Type 26 Frigate build expected to begin in 2017

BAE have confirmed that they expect the Type 26 Frigate build will begin in Glasgow in 2017.

Typhoon jets escort airliner to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

A passenger aircraft has landed under military escort at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Royal Navy take delivery of final Wildcat helicopter

The Royal Navy have received their final Wildcat helicopter.

Royal Marines new helicopter completes its maiden flight

The Merlin Mk4 helicopter is better adapted to operations at sea than the Mk3 it is replacing and will be the mainstay of Commando Helicopter Force.

British-American mine warfare group join forces in the Gulf

The Royal Navy's minehunting contingent based in Bahrain struck out into the Gulf for combined training with the US Navy.

Sentinel surveillance aircraft support deal signed

Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin has announced a £131.5 million support contract for RAF's Sentinel surveillance aircraft.

British task force passes through Suez

The Joint Expeditionary Force has sailed peacefully through the Suez Canal ready for operations and exercises in the Middle East.

British tanks heading to Estonia

Challenger tanks, Warrior armoured fighting vehicles, unmanned aircraft and 800 troops will deploy to Estonia to counter Russia.

British aircraft step up operations in liberation of Mosul

Typhoon, Tornado and Reaper aircraft hit fifteen targets on the outskirts of Mosul, to the east of the city and to the south in the Tigris valley.