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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

HMS Ocean to operate MV-22 Osprey’s during joint training

For the next few weeks, three MV-22 Ospreys will operate from the deck of HMS Ocean as the US Marine Corps carry out joint...

Scrapping F-35 plans not likely to offer savings for Canada

Experts are sceptical that Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government will generate any savings from scrapping Canada's F-35 purchase plan.

Ice breaker HMS Protector visits tropical paradise

Royal Navy Ice Patrol Ship HMS Protector has visited the tropical British Territory of Diego Garcia, whilst en route to the Antarctic.

RAF Scampton to host air shows starting in 2017

A Government minister has written to a Lincolnshire MP to confirm that RAF Scampton could host the county's air show as early as 2017.

Two Tornado jets almost crash after taking off from Norfolk

Two Tornado pilots narrowly avoided crashing into each other in bad weather, a report has revealed.

An Alternative Strategic Defence and Security Review

The Human Security Centre have announced the publication of ‘The Two Per Cent Solution: An Alternative Strategic Defence and Security Review’.

Warships shoot down cruise missiles off coast of Scotland

Naval vessels from nine countries worked together to simultaneously intercept dummy ballistic and cruise missiles off the coast of Scotland this week.

Crack discovered on F-35C test jet wing spar

Inspectors have found a small crack in one of the wing spars of an F-35C carrier variant test aircraft, according to the Joint Program Office.

Russian aircraft carrier towed home after break down

Russia's only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, is seen here being towed home after breaking down in a storm.

Red Arrows’ Dye Team undergoes smoke pod maintenance

Corporal Fellows and Senior Aircraftman Technician Broadbent explains what happens to the Red Arrows dye pods during winter maintenance.