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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

Royal Navy to assist in search for flight MH370

It was reported today that the Royal Navy is sending HMS Echo. The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the UK is sending...

New British patrol vessels contract signed, design shown

It was announced in November that the MoD would purchase three patrol ships which will be built by BAE Systems on the Clyde. The...

First edition of UK Defence Journal out now!

The first edition of the UK Defence Journal has now been released, it has articles from all aspects of the military from tanks to...

Ukraine accuses Russian forces of ‘armed invasion’

Now that there is a Russian flag planted atop the regional Parliament in Crimea, an even more garve threat to the integrity of Ukraine...

Russian Roulette: Russian forces mobilise, head for Ukraine

The recent news in Ukraine is made even more worrying due to the unconfirmed but widespread reports of the presence of a large volume...

Red Arrows 50th display season tail fin design unveiled

The Red Arrows have unveiled a new tail fin design to mark their 50th display season. The new Union flag livery is the most significant...

F-35Bs Hover together in formation

Two F-35B aircraft have flown close formation while in short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) mode for the first time last week. Pilots Peter Wilson and...

The Queen to launch HMS Queen Elizabeth supercarrier on July 4th

Queen Elizabeth will launch the Royal Navy supercarrier, the 70,600 tonne HMS Queen Elizabeth, in Scotland on July the 4th. HMS Queen Elizabeth, being built...

Taranis stealth drone test flights successful

Taranis, named after the Celtic god of thunder, was today billed by military chiefs as the most technologically advanced aircraft ever built in the...

Dambusters Depart

617 Squadron, famed for their daring second world war raids against the Mohne, Eder and Sorpe dams, has completed its last flight as a Tornado...