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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

China, Russia to hold joint training exercise in South China Sea

The navies of China and Russia have conducted the third round of planning for a joint exercise and the theme will be "joint maritime defence operations".

US Army strengthens Ukrainian Army

Ukraine, with the assistance of US and multinational partners, continues to strive to improve the capability and capacity within its armed forces.

WATCH: How does the F-35B work?

Royal Navy pilot Ian Tidball takes you on a tour of the F-35B Lightning II.

HMS Daring to deploy to the Gulf

HMS Daring, a Type 45 Destroyer, is tasked with protecting American aircraft carriers and allied vessels conducting strikes against Islamic State.

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.