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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

Gazelle helicopters to have lives extended to 2025

The Gazelle observation and utility helicopters are to remain in service until 2025 following news of a life extension programme.

A400M in austere runway trials

Videos and images show the A400M conducting trials from an austere landing strip at Woodbridge Airfield.

Reaper destroys anti-aircraft gun in Syria

A Reaper operated over south-eastern Syria, where it used a Hellfire to destroy an anti-aircraft gun mounted on a truck, around 40 miles north of Al Tanf.

Royal Marine arrested on suspicion of terrorism

A Royal Marine has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences as police search a home and wooded area in Devon.

WATCH: Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks in action

Watch as Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks conduct live firing exercises.

Could this hypersonic aircraft one day support British troops?

BAE have showcased how they imagine the hypersonic aircraft that the British Armed Forces could one day be using to support its troops.

Airlander Airship crashes during tests

Airlander 10, the world's largest aircraft, has crashed during its second test flight.

Tornados, Reapers destroy rocket launchers and mortars

A Reaper and a pair of Tornados worked together near Qayyarah against a number of terrorist rocket and mortar teams.

New crew join HMS Chiddingfold in Bahrain

Bahrain based minehunter HMS Chiddingfold has 'new owners' in the form of Crew 3 from the Hunt class Mine Countermeasures Squadron.

Tornado aircraft attack heavy artillery south of Manbij

Tornado jets conducted armed reconnaissance patrols over Syria on Tuesday.