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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

Tornado jets strike Saddam Hussein’s former palace

A pair of Tornado jets struck a headquarters and training centre for Islamic State recruits, which was located in a former palace of Saddam Hussein.

Indian Hawk training aircraft crashes

The Hawk aircraft developed technical problems soon after the takeoff, it is understood that both pilots ejected safely.

First British Airbus H135 military training helicopter takes off

Airbus Helicopters has carried out the first flight of the initial UK MFTS aircraft, bringing delivery closer.

HMS Enterprise has rescued over 7,000 migrants

HMS Enterprise was deployed in June last year to rescue migrants crossing the Mediterranean from Libya to Italy, it is now understood she has...

HMS Daring demonstrates her immense firepower

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring has demonstrated her firepower before she departs on deployment, showing what a fully armed warship can do.

Supercarrier power facilities near completion

Facilities to power the Royal Navy’s new supercarriers have taken a major step forward with the delivery of a frequency converter.

HMS St Albans returning to Portsmouth as nine-month mission ends

After a nine-month deployment, Type 23 frigate HMS St Albans will return home on Friday.

F-35B ‘ready for war’

The F-35B is "ready to go right now" if needed to fly combat missions, the head of US Marine Aviation has said.

BAE Systems sign £67m submarine construction site contract

BAE Systems has signed a £67 million contract to extend its Barrow-in-Furness site to incorporate new manufacturing and installation capabilities.

Problems with PAK-FA force India to upgrade Su-30MKI fleet

India's fleet of Su-30MKI jets are to be upgraded due to issues with the Sukhoi PAK-FA.