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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

Brussels airport hit by explosions

Two explosions have been reported in the departure area of Zaventem airport in Brussels.

F-35 to significantly drop in price by 2019

Jeff Babione, Lockheed Martin's programme manager for the F-35, told reporters that the cost of the F-35A will drop to about $85 million by 2019.

HMS Bulwark conducts training exercise in Cornwall

The exercise included the first landing onto the ship by a Commando Helicopter Force Merlin helicopter.

Russia made an incredible claim about its Syrian campaign

The only way Russia could have hit 100% of their targets would be if their target was the ground.

No, Britain isn’t sending troops to Libya

It has been reported in the media that Britain will be deploying 1,000 troops to Libya, that is not the case.

UAE combat aircraft missing after mission in Yemen

The United Arab Emirates has said that one of its aircraft taking part in a mission against Houthi rebels in Yemen is missing.

North Korean submarine missing, presumed sunk

A North Korean submarine is missing and presumed sunk, according to various reports.

Advanced F-35 targeting system preparing for tests

Lockheed Martin is assembling a prototype "advanced" electro-optical targeting system proposed to replace the current production version on the F-35.

WATCH: RAF pilot performs first UK takeoff of F-35B at sea

Squadron Leader Jim Schofield performs the first short take-off at sea in 2013 of a F-35B aircraft on-board USS Wasp.

Norwegian F-35 pilot counters poor performance myth

A Norwegian pilot has published a rebuttal to claims that F-35 is a poor dogfighter.