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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

WATCH: British Army – Ex Trident Juncture

B Coy from the Royal Irish regiment travel in a Foxhound light mechanised vehicle to seek out and engage the enemy during Ex Trident Juncture 15 in Spain.

UK may retain early model Typhoons to maintain numbers

The Ministry of Defence is currently reviewing its earlier decision to retire 53 Tranche 1 Typhoon combat aircraft in 2018 as part of the upcoming SDSR.

Final Army units to return from Germany in 2019

The final units based around Paderborn and Sennelager in Germany will return home to Salisbury Plain in the final phase of the Army Basing Programme.

Afghanistan turns to India for attack helicopters

Afghanistan is poised to acquire four attack helicopters from India to help it fight the growing insurgency local media reports.

WATCH: RAF strike Islamic State vehicle

Footage of a strike on an Islamic State vehicle, using a Brimstone missile from from an RAF aircraft.

UK orders more F-35Bs

The UK has ordered six F-35B aircraft in addition to the four already contracted last year. The UK is expected to order 48 as part of a first batch.

WATCH: 17(R) Squadron begin UK F-35 testing

The arrival of the UK's first F35 Lighting II Stealth Fighter Aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base in the USA on the 13th Jan 2015.

WATCH: Typhoon aerial refuelling

Typhoons supported by a Voyager tanker which provides them with additional fuel along the way to Red Flag in the US.

South Korean navy visit Portsmouth

Hundreds of South Korean sailors have arrived in Portsmouth on board two naval vessels to start a four day visit to the UK.

Specialist engine facilities for Typhoon jets at Lossiemouth

The contract for an Installed Typhoon Engine Test Facility, at a value of just over £9 milion, has been awarded to Henry Brothers.