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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

Typhoon uses cannon in combat

Figures released by the UK government show that, for the first time, Typhoon has used its cannon in anger.

Bomb squad remove anti-aircraft device from Glasgow park

It has been reported that a member of the public has found an unexploded wartime munition at Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow.

UK plans to strengthen measures against migrants arriving by sea

The Border Force and Royal Navy are expected jointly to patrol the channel amid fears more migrants will try and use the route to enter Britain.

Update: British air strikes against Islamic State

British aircraft have continued to conduct air operations against Islamic State.

Argentine warship damaged in collision

An Argentine patrol ship has been damaged after colliding with a tanker in strong winds near Puerto Belgrano Naval Base in Argentina.

HMS Ocean deploys for NATO exercise in Baltic Sea

Fleet Flagship HMS Ocean has deployed to take part in a huge multinational NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea.

Airbus display final RAF Voyager

The final RAF Voyager tanker has made an appearance in Germany at the ILA air show.

Aircraft carrier support centre nearing completion

A new centre containing facilities to support the new aircraft carriers is nearing completion at Portsmouth Naval Base.

Boeing set to win £2 billion Apache contract

Boeing is set to win a £2 billion contract from the UK for new Apache helicopters.

Iraqi army launches ‘final assault’ in Fallujah

Special forces enter "third phase" in fight to liberate Fallujah from Islamic State, as 50,000 people remain trapped.