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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 Bulwark sails for major deployment

Amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark will sail today to lead a major operational deployment to the Adriatic and Arabian Seas.

Explosion in New York City

Officials believe that the cause of the explosion in New York was a homemade bomb.

Typhoons and Reapers obliterate Islamic State artillery

Typhoon jets destroyed an Islamic State howitzer and in western Iraq, while a Reaper silenced a mortar team.

New UK Carrier Strike Group Commander

UK Carrier Strike Group Battle Staff are now under the Command of Commodore Andy Betton OBE.

Reaper pounds Islamic State mortar and rocket teams

A Reaper used a Hellfire missile to destroy a vehicle-borne mortar team, then located a large group of twelve rocket launchers being readied for firing.

British laser weapon deal being finalised

The MoD have announced that a £30 million deal for a new British laser weapon system, for use on land and at sea, is...

IN PICTURES: UK Troops lead Exercise Venerable Gauntlet

Defence Minister Earl Howe visited UK forces leading Exercise Venerable Gauntlet in Sennelager, Germany alongside troops from other NATO allies.

Tornado jets blitz Islamic State stronghold

Tornado aircraft used a salvo of four Paveway IVs to demolish a large building in which Islamic State fighters, including snipers, had fortified themselves.

HMS Diamond boards suspect vessel, HMS Enterprise

HMS Diamond was conducting a Boarding Exercise prior to joining operation SOPHIA, an operation to counter human trafficking in the Mediterranean.

The Venator-110, could this be Britain’s future light frigate?

BMT Defence Services offering to the Type 31 Frigate programme, the Venator-110, is emerging as the most serious contender, let's take a look.