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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

IN PICTURES: HMS Daring visits Gibraltar

Pictures show HMS Daring and other naval vessels at Gibraltar.

Syria claims to have shot down two Israeli aircraft

Syria has claimed its forces have shot down an Israeli jet and unmanned aircraft in response to an attack on Syrian army positions, a claim Israel deny.

British forces take part in exercise Venerable Gauntlet

Armed Forces from across NATO have come together to train on the interoperability exercise Venerable Gauntlet in Sennelager, Germany.

British ships have rescued over 24,000 migrants

The Government have revealed that British vessels operating in the Mediterranean Sea have rescued over 24,000 migrants.

British airstrikes kill over 1,000 Islamic State fighters, no civilians

British aircraft have carried out more than a thousand air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, without civilian casualties.

Government urged to begin frigate build on the Clyde

Julian Lewis urged the Government to begin the construction of the Type 26 Frigate fleet on the Clyde.

HMS Daring leaves Gibraltar to protect US aircraft carriers

The Type 45 Destroyer has now departed Gibraltar and is tasked with protecting American aircraft carriers.

Aircraft carrier workers strike at Rosyth

Hundreds of workers building the new supercarriers staged a 'wildcat strike' on Monday in Rosyth.

Defence Minister attends vehicle demonstration

Minister for Defence Procurement Harriet Baldwin has visited a two-day showcase of land equipment and technology.

American nuclear powered attack submarine visits Faslane

A US Navy Virginia class attack submarine has visited Faslane today in a routine stop-off. The submarine, which we're told is likely to be the...