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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

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?

British jets strike Islamic State bomb factory and training facility

Intelligence sources identified an Islamic State bomb factory and training facility, a pair of Tornado jets struck both targets accurately with Paveway IVs.

RAF Typhoon jets to visit Japan for joint exercise

British Typhoon combat aircraft are heading to Japan to join the first-ever UK-Japan joint fighter exercise.

Watchkeeper drones to operate alongside Type 23 Frigates in exercise

Watchkeeper will fly in a littoral naval environment operating alongside Type 23 Frigates and merchant vessels as part of Exercise Unmanned Warrior.

HMS Monmouth hunts submarines off Canada

The crew of the frigate face two weeks of submarine hunting off the coast of Canada.

HMS Bulwark sails for major deployment

Amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark will sail today to lead a major operational deployment to the Adriatic and Arabian Seas.