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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

F-35 ‘key component of fusion warfare’

General Hawk Carlisle, Air Combat Command commander, declared the F-35 the "key component of fusion warfare."

WATCH: Tornado jet sinks Islamic State barge

The Tornado aircraft used a Paveway IV to sink a barge that was being used to ferry a truck-bomb across the Tigris.

Harrier crashes into ocean

A US Marine Corps Harrier has crashed into the ocean off the coast of the Japanese island of Okinawa.

Chinese-Russian naval exercise ends with invasion scenario

The two navies seized an island as part of an eight-day exercise in the South China Sea.

Typhoon jets scramble from Scotland to intercept Russian bombers

Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth to intercept two Russian bombers close to UK airspace.

MoD orders missile decoy system for RAF

The Ministry of Defence has placed a £2.5 million order for UK-designed and built miniature decoys which will help to protect combat jets from...

HMS Ocean deploys to lead joint expeditionary force

Helicopter carrier HMS Ocean has sailed from Plymouth on a 6.5-month deployment as part of the inaugural Joint Expeditionary Force Task Group.

British aircraft involved in strike against Syrian troops

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a British aircraft participated in the recent coalition air strike in Syria.

F-35 ‘crucial’ to deterring Russia

Leaders of various NATO air forces have claimed the F-35 fighter jet is a vital component of the alliance's air capabilities in Europe.

BAE deliver 250th electronic warfare suite for F-35

BAE Systems have delivered the 250th electronic warfare suite for the F-35 Lightning, what capabilities does the suite offer?