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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

RAF blitz Islamic State in Fallujah

British forces have concentrated air operations in the vicinity of Fallujah, assisting Iraqi forces in their battle for the city.

British frigate turns against NATO fleet

Frigate HMS Iron Duke is playing the role of an enemy warship to give a NATO fleet a realistic threat which it must try to counter in an exercise scenario.
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Islamic State claim responsibility for Orlando nightclub shooting

Islamic State has claimed that they were responsible for the shooting that killed at least 50 people in a nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

Images show HMS Queen Elizabeth’s flight deck for first time

Images of the flight deck have been released by the Royal Navy showing the rapid progress of HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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Russia warns of “retaliatory measures” against US warship

Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned of "retaliatory measures" over the entry of an American warship into the Black Sea.

British drones “will always be under human control”

"The operation of our drones will always be under human control as an absolute guarantee of human oversight, authority and accountability for their use."

HMS Ocean arrives in BALTOPS exercise area

HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy’s flagship, has arrived in the operating area for the NATO BALTOPS exercise.

British air strikes against Daesh continue

British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh.

British pilot completes 1,000th F-35B vertical landing

Test pilot Peter 'Wizzer' Wilson has completed the 1,000th vertical landing in an F-35B as part of ongoing flight testing of the jet.

WATCH: RAF Tornados strike Daesh bomb factory

In northern Iraq, intelligence had located a large truck-bomb factory near Mosul and two RAF Tornado GR4s armed with 1000lb Enhanced Paveway II guided...