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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

USAF to augment air policing over Bulgaria

The US Air Force and the Bulgarian Air Force will jointly conduct air policing to protect Bulgarian airspace starting on the 9th of September.

India to buy 145 artillery guns from BAE Systems

India has cleared a proposal to buy 145 M777 Ultra Lightweight Howitzer artillery guns from BAE Systems in a deal worth an estimated $750 million.

Tornados, Typhoons bomb Islamic State tanks

British aircraft have been in action against Islamic State as a Typhoon jet bombed an armoured vehicle and Tornado jets destroyed a T-62 tank.

Typhoon jets blitz terrorists hiding in cave

On Monday, two Typhoon jets located Islamic State fighters sheltering in a cave.

Second supercarrier takes on first crew

Royal Navy personnel have become the first crew to join HMS Prince of Wales, currently being assembled in Rosyth, Scotland. Twelve people, the first of...

First Japanese F-35A takes flight

The first Japan Air Self Defence Force F-35A has successfully completed its maiden flight.

Typhoons, Reapers bomb extremists in northern Iraq

Typhoon jets and Reaper remotely piloted aircraft were in combat over Iraq last week, engaging many Islamic State targets.

Gazelle helicopters to have lives extended to 2025

The Gazelle observation and utility helicopters are to remain in service until 2025 following news of a life extension programme.

A400M in austere runway trials

Videos and images show the A400M conducting trials from an austere landing strip at Woodbridge Airfield.

Reaper destroys anti-aircraft gun in Syria

A Reaper operated over south-eastern Syria, where it used a Hellfire to destroy an anti-aircraft gun mounted on a truck, around 40 miles north of Al Tanf.