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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

British troops heading for Somalia and South Sudan

The Prime Minister is to announce plans for British troops to join peacekeeping operations in Somalia and South Sudan at a UN event in New York today.

Trident renewal “will happen”

The Conservative majority at Westminster means the replacement "will happen".

British frigates demonstrate firepower

British warships HMS Iron Duke and HMS Somerset, have demonstrated their firepower in live fire exercises.

Lockheed Martin awarded mini-UAV contract

The Ministry of Defence has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to support the Desert Hawk 3 UAS programme and bring it online as a Core Defence Capability.

Lockheed Martin create hundreds of jobs in Glasgow

Lockheed Martin is to create more than 300 jobs in Glasgow.

Typhoon completes Meteor firing trials

BAE Systems have completed guided firing trials of a Meteor missile from a Typhoon.

China develops advanced air-to-air missile

Comments by a missile specialist on Chinese TV suggests that China has completed development of its advanced PL-10 short range air to air missile.

Defence Secretary details cyber security efforts

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon and his French counterpart have opened France's first Cyber Security Symposium where he outlined British thinking.

Government face legal challenge over drone strike in Syria

The Government is facing a legal challenge over the decision to target British Islamic State fighters in Syria without Parliamentary approval.

HMS Dauntless to visit Dublin

HMS Dauntless, an advanced British destroyer, is to visit Dublin Port.