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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

New Typhoon AESA radar flight trials begin

Flight trials have begun on a new AESA radar for Typhoon following completion of ground tests.

Trident, what are the facts?

The Trident missile system is housed on the UK's four Vanguard class submarines which form the UK's strategic nuclear missile force.

UK Government comment on Turkish military coup

A COBR meeting was held to discuss the Turkish military coup and the current work to support British nationals in the country.

NATO demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has demanded that Russia withdraw its forces and military hardware from Ukraine. Stoltenberg said after a meeting of NATO defence ministers...

British aircraft continue to strike Islamic State

British pilots have now flown more than 2800 missions against Islamic State, playing a key role in their ongoing defeat.

Turkish military coup: Details emerge of aerial battle

A helicopter belonging to the 'coup plotters' forces was shot down this morning by an F-16 fighter as the Turkish military coup comes to and end.

Turkish military coup fails, soldiers surrender

The Turkish military coup appears to have failed as soldiers surrender after many are killed in exchanges, including civilians, and hundreds are arrested.

Turkey Coup: Military attempt to seize power

Low flying jets and gunfire heard in Ankara, capital of Turkey, as bridges in Istanbul closed as parts of the military attempt to seize power in a coup.

Fishing trawler catches Portuguese submarine off Cornwall

A Portuguese submarine taking part in exercises off the coast of Cornwall became caught in the nets of a French trawler, the Royal Navy...

Russian jets appear to have bombed refugee camp in Syria

Local media reports that Russian jets have struck a refugee camp along Jordan's north-eastern border with Syria, killing at least 12 people. There has been...