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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

Reaper unmanned aircraft assists Iraqi forces in Mosul

A Reaper unmanned aircraft conducted three precision attacks using Hellfire missiles against small groups of terrorists spotted firing at Iraqi troops.

UK and Japan strengthen defence ties

British and Japanese ministers have strengthened their nations defence ties, signing a new agreement 'enabling closer joint work between Armed Forces'.

WATCH: Typhoon jets keep watch over Russian aircraft carrier

Typhoon jets and frigate HMS St Albans are seen escorting Russian carrier Admiral Kuznetsov and cruiser Petr Velikiy.

Russian carrier labelled ‘ship of shame’ as it passes British coast

Russian carrier Admiral Kuznetsov has been labelled a 'ship of shame' by Defence Secretary Michael Fallon for its role in Syria.

British astronaut Tim Peake returning to space

British astronaut Tim Peake is returning to space.

How serious was the Trident missile test failure?

It wasn't at all serious, here's why.

British officers to embark aboard American carrier to practice Carrier Strike Group operations

The next step in preparation for the deployment of HMS Queen Elizabeth will see Royal Navy staff embark on the USS George H.W. Bush.

Type 26 Frigate delay has had ‘negative impact’ on Clyde

A report released today claims that delays in the construction of the Type 26 Frigate have had a negative impact on the development of the workforce on the Clyde.

200th operational F-35 delivered

The 200th operational F-35, an aircraft for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, departed Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth production facility earlier this month.

USAF General: Older aircraft ‘can’t match’ F-35

A US Air Force General has made the claim that older jets 'such as the F-16 and F/A-18' can't match the F-35, even with upgrades.