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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

China have NOT sent an aircraft carrier to Syria

A Chinese naval expert has dismissed reports that the country is sending an aircraft carrier to Syria to assist in the fight against Islamic State.

British forces take part in largest NATO exercise for decades

The UK and other NATO states will commit 140 aircraft, more than 60 ships and around 36,000 international troops.

NATO Hospital Bombing “Possibly Criminal”

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has described the Kunduz Hospital Bombing as "inexcusable, Possibly Criminal"

BAE win contract to upgrade F-15 electronic warfare capability

BAE Systems are to replace the electronic warfare suite for the US F-15 fleet.

Merlins visit Las Vegas

The Commando Helicopter Force have taken their Merlins to Las Vegas for two weeks of training to rescue casualties while under fire.

Russia in fresh round of airstrikes in Syria

Russian aircraft have bombed five more Islamic State targets in Syria, according to the Russian defence ministry.

RAF Lossiemouth Prepares for Joint Warrior

RAF Lossiemouth is set to host a large number of allied aircraft for Exercise Joint Warrior, which will take place from the 5th to the 16th of October.

HMS Ocean, HMS Bulwark sail for COUGAR’15 exercise

HMS Ocean and HMS Bulwark have deployed on the COUGAR'15 exercise.

Mystery aircraft was Sentinel preparing for Joint Warrior

An RAF Sentinel sparked wild speculation after it was spotted looping around the west of Scotland taking part in preparation for the Joint Warrior exercise.

Jeremy Corbyn would not use Trident

Corbyn has surprisingly said nuclear weapons "didn't do the USA much good on 9/11", despite being designed to deter nuclear aggression, not other attacks.