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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

British drones killed 305 Islamic State targets, no civilian casualties

British drones have killed around 305 Islamic State fighters in Iraq over the past year without harming any civilians, the Ministry of Defence has revealed.

Two more patrol vessels to be built on the Clyde

In addition to 13 frigates and 3 patrol vessels, an additional two ships are to be built on the Clyde bringing the work book up to 18 vessels.

WATCH: P-8 Poseidon in action

The UK will purchase nine P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft as part of the recent Strategic Defence and Security Review, watch them in action! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXRjw4kfj5E  

WATCH: Tornado strikes Islamic State position

On Thursday the 19th of November, a Tornado bomber used a Paveway bomb to destroy an Islamic State sniper position which had opened fire...

Sentinel completes 100th counter-IS sortie

The Sentinel R1 battlefield surveillance aircraft recently completed it's 100th sortie in counter-Islamic State operations. Sentinel forms a key part of the RAF'S Intelligence, Surveillance,...

UK to invest £1.9 billion in cyber security over five years

The UK is to invest £1.9 billion over the next five years in cyber security, protecting the UK from cyber attack and developing our...

Royal Marines, US Marines invade Corsica in exercise

US Marine Corps Osprey aircraft embarked on HMS Ocean transferred Royal and US Marines ashore during a simulated beach assault on Corsica. 45 Commando Royal...

HMS Ocean not decommissioning early

HMS Ocean will not decommission early and will continue in service as planned well into this Parliament.

£300 million to be invested in defence of the Falkland Islands

The UK is to invest in £300 million over the next 10 years to enhance defence facilities, including air defence, on the Falkland Islands.

UK to invest in ballistic missile defence radar

The UK is to invest in a ballistic missile defence radar and also investigate use of the Type 45 destroyers to operate in a ballistic missile defence role.