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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: F-35A Completes first aerial gun test

An F-35A has completed the first tests of its internal gun during a test flight, quieting previous rumours it was unable to fire its gun.

Are Russian airstrikes actually helping Islamic State?

A defence analyst has suggested Russian airstrikes in Syria are not hurting Islamic State but are actually helping the group.

WATCH: HMS Bulwark fends off enemy aircraft

HMS Bulwark faces off with enemy aircraft in NATO's largest exercise in over a decade.

WATCH: How the F-35B Lightning works

Royal Navy engineer, Ian Tidball takes you on a tour of F-35B Lightning.

Jeff Babione named new F-35 project leader

Lockheed Martin have announced that Jeff Babione has been named the executive vice president and general manager of the F-35 programme.

Did Islamic State shoot down a Russian airliner?

Fuelling speculation that the crashed Russian airliner in Egypt was shot down, Islamic State have released a video purporting to show them shooting it down.

WATCH: RAF Reaper drone sinks Islamic State boat

An RAF Reaper attacks Islamic State boat loaded with hundreds of mortar and rocket rounds.

WATCH: UK’s most advanced submarine arrives on the Clyde

HMS Artful, a new Astute Class attack submarine, has arrived at her new home on the Clyde.

Indian Navy almost cause major disaster for thousands of flyers

The Indian Navy have conducted missile based exercises in the Arabian Sea despite airspace over the area remaining open for civilian flights.

UPDATE: British air strikes in Iraq

The Ministry of Defence have released an update regarding the progress of British air strikes in Iraq.