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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

NATO nuclear exercise begins in skies over Britain

Nuclear training flights will take place over Belgium, the North Sea and the United Kingdom. No live weapons will be used.

British assault ship arrives in Turkey

HMS Albion has arrived in Izmir as Britain's Littoral Response Group North continues to operate in the Eastern Mediterranean.

RAF C-17 delivers rocket ahead of first UK space launch

The space launch, from a converted Boeing 747 taking off from Cornwall, is on track for next month.

British forces conduct ‘formidable’ amphibious assault

"Very few Armed Forces have the ability to deliver joint amphibious effect on this scale and at this pace."

Noise and vibration problems still plaguing Ajax

Ajax continues to suffer from noise and vibration issues with the Ministry of Defence confirming that they cannot estimate when or if the armoured vehicle enter service.

Britain considering temporarily training pilots overseas

Issues with Hawk training jets are forcing the UK to seek alternative options in order to train British military pilots.

More NATO warships converge on Glasgow

Warships from Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway are the latest visitors to Glasgow after a Polish frigate and Belgian minehunter visited last week.

British drone strike kills terrorist in Syria

A British Reaper drone has used a Hellfire missile to destroy an Islamic State terrorist on a motorcycle in northern Syria.

Britain to donate more air defence missiles to Ukraine

Britain is set to donate hundreds more air defence missiles to Ukraine, including AMRAAM missiles, that are capable of shooting down Russian cruise missiles.

Typhoon jets escort Jet2 airliner after bomb threat

Jet 2 flight ‘EXS49Y’ from Dalaman to Manchester was escorted to Stansted Airport by Typhoon fighters last night due to a suspected bomb threat.