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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

Tornado and Typhoon jets in Christmas Day strikes against Islamic State

On Christmas Day, Tornado and Typhoon jets attacked three Islamic State targets in and around Mosul.

US approve Norwegian purchase of five Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft

The US has approved the sale of five Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Norway.

Dutch CV90s become first NATO vehicles to receive ‘active protection’

BAE Systems has received a contract from the Dutch government for the testing of Active Protection Systems on its CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

Tornado jets destroy Islamic State tank in northern Iraq

Two Tornado GR4 jets, based at RAF Akrotiri, were tasked against one of the few tanks operated by Islamic State.

BAE unveils potential designs for the Type 31 Frigate

BAE Systems has revealed two potential designs for the UK's General Purpose Frigate programme, known as the Type 31.

RAF hope to begin flying grounded E-3D Sentry fleet in January

The E-3D Sentry fleet, grounded in October due to electrical wiring issues, is being repaired with flight tests having already started.

Italian General calls for European Army after Brexit

An Italian General has suggested that now is the time for the EU to realise the ambition of a European military now that the UK plans to leave the union.

No, Trump isn’t going to cancel the F-35

Tweets posted by President-elect Donald Trump have been interpreted by many to signal the end of the F-35, the reality is seemingly quite different.

Typhoon jets to deploy to the Arctic for ‘escort mission’

Typhoon aircraft have been scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth to begin escorting an unidentified cargo aircraft over every British city, town and village.

New supercarriers ‘will spearhead British sea power for next 50 years’

Minister of State for the Armed Forces, Mike Penning, was welcomed on board the the Queen Elizabeth class supercarriers in Rosyth.