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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

Reserves defend Wales against forces from Malaysia, Japan and Ireland

Soldiers from three different continents came together to simulate a battle for an airfield and power station in North Wales.

UK troops train Tunisian forces to counter Islamic State

British Armed Forces will provide training to Tunisian forces to help stem the threat posed by Islamic State, the Defence Secretary has announced. Michael Fallon...

Britain forced to send landing ship to hunt arms traffickers

Landing ship RFA Mounts Bay is patrolling the Mediterranean to counter illegal arms traffickers, a task usually performed by a frigate or destroyer. RFA Mounts...

US strikes after missile attack on warship

An American warship has destroyed radar sites in Yemen after the USS Mason came under missile attack.

BAE sign contract to provide Combat Systems Integration Service for the Royal Navy

BAE Systems has signed a ten-and-a-half-year contract to provide the Royal Navy with combat systems integration services to both in-service and future platforms.

IN PICTURES: Joint Expeditionary Force

Images show vessels from the British 'Joint Expeditionary Fleet' sailing together during an exercise.

HMS Ocean demonstrates assault capability

Apache, Merlin and Chinook helicopters departed helicopter carrier HMS Ocean in large numbers for Exercise Albanian Lion.

Allied warships, submarines, aircraft and troops gather in Scotland

Thirty-one warships and submarines, as well as some 67 aircraft will be involved in Exercise Joint Warrior.

IN PICTURES: Exercise Emerald Atlas

Fast-paced Exercise Emerald Atlas has tested the readiness of paratroopers to serve as the British Army’s airborne rapid reaction force.

Reaper unmanned aircaft strikes Islamic State position near Mosul

A Reaper provided surveillance support to a coalition air strike north-west of Mosul, then used one of its own Hellfires to attack an Islamic State position.