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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

Denmark select F-35

After a 30 day review, the Danish Parliament has approved the government's recommendation to acquire 27 F-35's.

Glasgow welcomes troops home

The 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, have taken part in a homecoming parade through Glasgow today where they received a warm welcome.

British Army engineers build longest amphibious bridge ever made

British Army engineers have built the longest amphibious bridge ever made - at 350 metres – as part of the largest joint exercise in...

Minister praises “tireless work” of UK military against Daesh

British forces are engaged against Daesh in Operation Shader. The operation began in Iraq in September 2014, following a formal request for assistance by the Iraqi government.

Russian fighter jet crashes near Moscow

A Su-27 fighter jet has crashed near Moscow. The pilot has died in the crash, guiding the aircraft away from residential buildings.

Air strikes hit Syrian hospital

According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 10 people were killed in strikes targeting a hospital in Aleppo city.

HMS Defender in £5 million drug seizure

HMS Defender intercepted a suspect fishing dhow in the Gulf before the Royal Marine boarding team discovered 51 bales of drugs, each weighing 20kg.

Cameron denies MoD can’t fund new ships for Royal Navy

David Cameron has rejected claims that a Royal Navy shipbuilding programme has been delayed because the Ministry of Defence has “run out of money”.

WATCH: A400M performs a highly unusual manoeuvre

The Airbus A400M Atlas is a multi-national, four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft.

No, Trident isn’t being secretly upgraded

Some news sources have been reporting that Britain has been ‘secretly’ developing a more destructive Trident warhead, it isn't.