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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

Permali Gloucester wins £15 million contract for Ajax armour

Permali Gloucester Limited has been awarded a £15 million contract to supply composite armour materials to be used by Ajax.

WATCH: Exercise Rapid Plume

In between ceremonial public duties, The Coldstream Guards still need to practise their soldiering skills.

RAF complete F-35B tanker trials a week early

During the seven week detachment, a Royal Air Force Voyager tanker conducted 18 air-to-air refuelling test trials with an F-35B.

Russian submarine intercepted by HMS Kent

The Russian submarine was picked up by the British military in the North Sea yesterday and is now being escorted by frigate HMS Kent.

WATCH: British Pilots Training on F-35B Fighter Jets

Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Pilots are training to fly the new state-of-the-art stealth jet the F-35B Lightning II alongside their US counterparts.

WATCH: RAF strike Daesh firing point

Operations over southern Fallujah continued when a pair of Typhoons conducted strikes on two Daesh strongpoints which had opened fire on Iraqi forces.

Has Canada decided to go for F-18 over F-35?

Reports in the Canadian press suggest that the Canada has already made an unofficial decision to buy the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

UK planning four front-line F-35 squadrons

Now that the UK has committed to a fleet of 138 aircraft, details on the structure of the F-35 force have been revealed.

Type 26 delay could mean more work for the Clyde

It has been suggested at a meeting of the Defence Select Committee that a potential delay in the Type 26 Frigate could see more vessels built on the Clyde.

WATCH: HMS Ocean departs for BALTOPS 2016

Fleet Flagship HMS Ocean makes her way out of Devonport to take part in a huge multinational NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea.