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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

WATCH: How will the Type 26 Frigate operate?

Watch as BAE Systems guide the viewer through the Type 26 Frigate, which will replace most of the Type 23 Frigates as the workhorse of the fleet.

British troops exercise with Estonian Army

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion Princess Wales’s Royal Regiment have joined their NATO Allies in Exercise Baltic Star, their biggest annual military exercise.

WATCH: Destroyer shoots down ballistic missile off Scottish coast

USS Ross destroyed a ballistic missile as part of the 'Maritime Theater Missile Defense' at sea demonstration off the Scottish coast.

WATCH: Laser Weapon System demonstration aboard USS Ponce

Watch the new Laser Weapon System (LaWS) successfully deployed and operated aboard a naval vessel for the first time.

Unmanned ‘Bladerunner’ surface vessel undergoes trials

The UK's Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed, an unmanned surface vessel based on the innovative 'Bladerunner' hull, has undergone trials in the Thames.

Captain of HMS Queen Elizabeth talks about the supercarriers future

Captain of HMS Queen Elizabeth, Captain Jerry Kyd, talks about the exciting future of the new carrier and what it will mean for the Royal Navy.

Reaper unmanned aircraft pound Islamic State

A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft system supported Iraqi security forces advancing near Qayyarah.

WATCH: ScanEagle Launch and Recovery aboard a frigate

ScanEagle is a reconnaissance aircraft that can be launched from ships day or night to gather intelligence and survey the wider area of operations.

HMS Diamond to conduct ‘Sovereignty Patrol’ of Gibraltar waters

HMS Diamond is to conduct a 'Sovereignty Patrol' of Gibraltars waters. The Type 45 Destroyer is currently in the area before deploying to fight smugglers.

Typhoon jets strike Islamic State bunkers

Typhoon aircraft operating ten miles north of Mosul delivered a Paveway attack on a bunker and tunnel network, destroying their targets.