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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

Leonardo unveil new British ‘Proteus’ helicopter drone

The 'Proteus' demonstrator is expected to fly within the next year or two.

British Army engineers show why bridges win wars

"There are an awful lot of big rivers in Europe, so if we are going to keep on the move, and killing the enemy, a core part of that is getting across those big spans of water."

Britain flexes rapid deployment of rocket artillery

The UK has demonstrated its ability to rapidly deploy rocket artillery after an A400M Atlas swiftly delivered MLRS during the recent Cobra Warrior exercise.

Troubled Ajax armoured vehicle project ‘in recovery’

Ajax’s Initial Operating Capability of a trained and deployable squadron is to be achieved between July and December 2025.

British carrier captures stunning Northern Lights images

HMS Queen Elizabeth's crew were treated to a spectacular display of the Northern Lights.

Russia has lost 90 combat aircraft over Ukraine

In its latest intelligence update, the British Ministry of Defence have discussed Russian aircraft losses and surge capacity of the Russia Aerospace Forces.

Norwegian F-35 jets land on Finnish road for First Time

Two Norwegian F-35As touched down on a motorway in Tervo, Finland on September 21 at approximately 04:00 PM local time.

Ukraine tests ground combat drone ‘Ironclad’ on front lines

Ironclad is designed primarily for assault operations and front-line fire support.

Osprey tiltrotor lands on British aircraft carrier

A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor has landed onboard the Kings Flagship, aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Unnamed European nation awards Elbit $95m for SkyStriker

Elbit Systems Ltd, based in Haifa, Israel, has been granted a contract valued at $95 million to provide SkyStriker loitering munitions to an undisclosed European country.