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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

Cameron to take first flight on converted Voyager aircraft

The refitted Voyager will be tasked with flying senior ministers to global events and summits and is still fully capable of its original role...

CHILCOT: ‘Severity of threat posed by WMDs not justified’

CHILCOT REPORT: "The judgements about the severity of the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction were not justified.

RFA Wave Knight takes over from HMS Mersey in the Caribbean

The tanker RFA Wave Knight is to take over patrol duties from the patrol vessel HMS Mersey in the Caribbean.

What exactly is the Chilcot Inquiry anyway?

The Iraq Inquiry, also referred to as the Chilcot Inquiry, covers the run-up to the Iraq conflict, the subsequent military action and its aftermath with the...

UK P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft purchase cost revealed

The P-8 Poseidon is an aircraft designed for anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

Stoltenberg: NATO to use AWACS against Islamic State

NATO is expected to approve the use of AWACS aircraft to assist the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group in the Middle East.

1000th UK employer signs up for Armed Forces Covenant

Supermarkets to football clubs, 1000 UK companies have now signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

Poland to deploy F-16s to counter Islamic State

Poland is deploying 150 troops and four F-16 fighter jets to participate in reconnaissance operations against Islamic State according to local media.

Iraq invasion planned before Tony Blair told public

The former head of the Royal Navy has claimed that the decision to invade Iraq was made before Tony Blair announced it and "they...

Hunt class minehunter refit passes halfway mark

Finning Power Systems and BAE Systems are more than halfway through a six-year project to refit eight Hunt class minehunters with new systems.