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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

Army Reserves train in Exercise Yorkshire Strike

4 YORKS, an Army Reserve infantry unit, conducted Ex YORKSHIRE STRIKE earlier this month.

Turkey takes command of NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2

Turkey has taken over the command of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group Two (SNMCMG2).

UK supports US charges against North Korean cyber attackers

The indictment charges individuals with involvement in hacking and fraud conspiracy.

British Carrier Strike Group heading to Scotland in May

A demonstration of HMS Queen Elizabeth's Carrier Strike Group's capabilities will take place off the coast of Scotland in May.

UK to increase number of personnel in Iraq

The UK will boost its contribution to the NATO deployment in Iraq following the Alliance’s decision to scale up the 'crucial mission'.

British territory to be first island fully vaccinated

A Royal Air Force transport aircraft has delivered doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine to Ascension Island.

HMS Protector meets up with RRS Sir David Attenborough

The icebreakers – operated by the Royal Navy and the British Antarctic Survey – met up as each undergoes preparations before heading for the Antarctic.

British Army vehicle contract protects 700 Glasgow jobs

A £180m contract for Thales UK will protect hundreds of jobs in Glasgow over the next 10 years, suppling 'Remote Weapons Stations' for the new Boxer vehicles.

Airbus develop UAV launcher for A400M transport

Airbus has developed an unmanned air vehicle launcher designed for the A400M military transport aircraft.

Typhoons destroy two Islamic State camps in Iraq

Two Typhoon jets have hit two Islamic State encampments with Paveway IV guided bombs.