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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

American Stalker drone completes world record 39-hour flight

Lockheed Martin recently demonstrated the "expanded endurance capabilities" of a specially configured Stalker VXE uncrewed aerial system.

BAE Systems to modernise American destroyer USS Mustin

BAE Systems has received a $89.4 million contract from the U.S. Navy to perform major modernisation work aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Mustin at its shipyard in San Diego.

NATO warships deploy to the Baltic Sea

Ships from 'Standing Maritime Group 1' and 'Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1' are sailing into the Baltic Sea.

Deployed British Army tank crewed entirely by reservists

A Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank in Estonia is believed to be the first tank to be fully reservist crewed tank to serve on Operations since the Second World War.

C-130 Hercules conducts helicopter tactical refuelling in Estonia

A C-130J Hercules operating from RAF Akrotiri has been conducting ground-based tactical refuelling of British Army Wildcat helicopters in Estonia.

Turkish E-7T acts as airborne command post for NATO exercise

A Turkish Air Force E-7T has acted as the airborne command and control post for fighter activities above the Baltic Sea Region during NATO's multinational exercise Ramstein Alloy for the first time, say the Alliance.

UK-led battlegroup conducts large scale exercise in Estonia

The British-led battlegroup consists of main battle tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, mounted and dismounted infantry, a sniper section, artillery firepower and attack helicopters.

Ministry of Defence looking to spend £1m on face paint

The £1m contract tender details a 4-year framework agreement for the supply of camouflage face paint.

Russian warship seriously damaged and crew evacuated

Russian cruiser Moskva, the same warship told to "go f**k" itself by Ukrainian troops at Snake Island, has been seriously damaged and evacuated after reports of a missile strike.

British aircraft carrier visits volcanic Arctic island

HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Richmond were in the area as part of efforts by the UK to underline its commitment to security in the high north.