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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

Russian combat aircraft in Syria

Russian combat aircraft have been spotted in Syria raising concerns Moscow may launch strikes to support the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Sea Ceptor inbound

MBDA has started delivering hardware for the first Sea Ceptor missile system installation after the Royal Navy approved a 'commit to fitting' on HMS Argyll.

HMS Enterprise saves 377 migrants

The British ship is engaged in rescue operations in the Mediterranean and has saved the lives of 377 migrants.

Thailand orders Starstreak

Thales announced today at DSEI that it has signed a multi-million pound contract with DataGate in Thailand to supply the Royal Thai Army with the STARStreak

Prototype Heavy Torpedo successfully completes trials

A British prototype next-generation Spearfish heavyweight torpedo has successfully completed trials at a range on the west coast of Scotland.

Russian Northern Fleet on exercise in the Barents Sea

Russian nuclear submarines and surface vessels from the Northern Fleet have been firing large salvos of missiles.

American nuclear missile submarine visits Scotland

American nuclear missile submarine USS Wyoming has arrived at Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde in Scotland.

Latest look at the Type 26 Frigate

New images of what the Type 26 Frigate will look like have gone on show at DSEI. The Type 26 frigate represents the future backbone...

First tests of air-launched BrahMos scheduled for November

India will carry out the first tests of its air launched BrahMos cruise missile in November. It is understood that the tests will be...

Ministry of Defence to step-up Typhoon export efforts

The UK government is reportedly stepping up efforts to enable BAE Systems sell more Typhoon aircraft. The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly agile aircraft, designed...