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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

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.

Typhoon jets escort airliner to Stansted airport

Jet 2 flight 'EXS49Y' inbound from Dalaman has been diverted to London Stansted Airport by fighter jets.

Drone footage shows American nuclear submarine in Scotland

Drone footage shows the USS Califorinia, an American nuclear-powered submarine, sailing down the River Clyde after leaving Faslane naval base in Scotland.

Serco awarded Typhoon aircraft test capability contracts

Serco has been awarded two new contracts to supply Serco-designed 'General Purpose Support Equipment' to the Royal Air Force and the Spanish Air Force.

How long does it take to train a British military pilot?

The Ministry of Defence has revealed how long it takes to train fast jet, heavy lift and rotary wing pilots.