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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

Brexit ‘does not affect status as a major international power’ say Government

The Government claim that the UK's international status is largely unchanged following the Brexit vote.

UK steps up counter-Islamic State training

Britain is to increase its training support to Iraqi forces taking the fight to Islamic State, the Defence Secretary has announced today.

Queen Elizabeth carriers to get F-35 flypast

The two Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers currently in build in Rosyth are to get a flypast from F-35 aircraft on Friday.

WATCH: F-35B First Transatlantic Flight – Aerial Refuelling

Video of three F-35Bs aircraft making the types first transatlantic flight.

Royal Air Force build new ties with Hungary for C-17 training

The UK Ambassador to Hungary has praised strong ties between the UK and Hungary, following deployment of a C-17 to the country for night flying training.

Type 26 Frigate ‘won’t break down in warm water’ says minister

Parliament has been assured that the Type 26 Frigate fleet will not suffer the same propulsion issues as the Type 45 Destroyers. The propulsion system...

IN PICTURES: Typhoons escort F-35 into British airspace

The following gallery of images is from an historic event in UK aviation history as the F-35 arrives in the UK for the first time, escorted by Typhoons.

British F-35 lands in UK after crossing Atlantic Ocean

Three British and American F-35 combat aircraft have landed in the UK following a successful Trans-Atlantic crossing.

UK trains over 16,000 foreign troops to fight Islamic State

British forces have contributed to the training of over 13,600 Iraqi army personnel and some 2,570 Peshmerga troops in the fight against Islamic State.

British F-35 heads for the United Kingdom

Tanker problems had delayed the deployment of British and American F-35 aircraft to the UK by two days, the aircraft are now understood to be on their way.