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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

ASRAAM Block 6 to enter service on F-35 and Typhoon by 2024

ASRAAM Block 6 standard is due to enter service on Typhoon in 2022 and F-35 Lightning II in 2024.

Atlas shows off ground-based aircraft refuelling capability

The team take fuel from a large multi-engine aircraft like the Atlas and transfer it into a tactical refuelling facility to provide support to aircraft forward deployed.

British peacekeepers engage armed terrorists in Mali

British troops deployed in Mali in a peacekeeping role have killed two armed terrorists after being fired upon whilst on patrol.

British aircraft carrier hosts ‘Pacific Future Forum’

HMS Prince of Wales is hosting a summit with UK allies to discuss technology, cyber, climate change and the Indo-Pacific.

Newest P-8 Poseidon for Royal Air Force heading to Scotland

The latest P-8 Poseidon, seven of nine, is due to be delivered to the Royal Air Force in Scotland after being named (the name isn't Annika Hansen).

Typhoon lands in Aberdeen due to ‘technical issue’

A Typhoon landed at Aberdeen Airport after suffering a "technical issue".

First crew members join Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow

The first crew members have joined HMS Glasgow as the Type 26 Frigate takes shape on the Clyde.

Second Type 26 Frigate HMS Cardiff taking shape in Glasgow

HMS Cardiff, the second of eight Type 26 Frigates being built for the Royal Navy, is currently starting to look ship-shape in Glasgow.

British Army share base with Scottish ambulances to help deal with COP26

The Scottish Ambulance Service are sharing a British Army facility in Cambuslang in Glasgow in order to deal with COP26.

UK carrier strike group frigate visits Bangladesh

HMS Kent, a frigate part of HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group, was welcomed by the Bangladesh Navy.