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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

Russia conducts exercise as carrier allegedly to sail to Syria

Russian naval forces have conducted exercises in the Barents Sea amid speculation that their only aircraft carrier could be preparing to travel to Syria.

WATCH: Royal Navy’s newest supercarrier joined together

The second of the UK's new supercarriers, HMS Prince of Wales, has passed a significant milestone after two halves of the ship were joined together.

Royal Navy to benefit from significant investment

Minister of State for Defence Procurement Philip Dunne has indicated defence investment greatly benefiting the Royal Navy over the next decade.

US blocks South Korean jet export to Uzbekistan

The US government has blocked South Korea from exporting $400 million worth of indigenous supersonic training jets to Uzbekistan.

Cyber security arms race is threat to UK business

Talk Talk boss Dido Harding has revealed she has recruited BAE to provide cyber security services to the telecoms giant following the recent data breach.

USS Ronald Reagan leads four day American-Korean exercise

The exercise is intended to bolster their joint combat readiness and interoperability, according to the South Korean Navy.

US Navy purchase additional Phalanx

Raytheon has received a $159 million contract from the US Navy for the Phalanx CIWS.

HMS Richmond joins fight against people smugglers

British frigate HMS Richmond has joined the EU mission in the Mediterranean to tackle migrant smugglers.

VIDEO: United States launch ballistic missile

The LGM-30 Minuteman is a US land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), in service with the Air Force Global Strike Command.

Majority of Russian strikes in Syria not targeting Islamic State

Almost 80 percent of Russia's targets in Syria have been in areas not held by Islamic State, an analysis of Russian Defence Ministry data has shown.