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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

Naval mine ‘explodes’ in the Firth of Clyde

Royal Navy bomb disposal experts have detonated a wartime mine trawled up by fishermen in the Firth of Clyde.

Type 45 Destroyer fleet out of service dates revealed

On current plans, the Type 45 destroyers will leave service between 2035 and 2038.

Largest British-led air assault since 2010 underway

Images show some 20 helicopters carrying 1,300 troops into action.

British warships monitor ‘significant Russian presence’ near UK waters

British warships were joined by Typhoons and F-35s whilst in the Irish Sea monitoring Russian vessels.

RAF transports British Army troops to Mali

RAF transport aircraft are deploying British Army personnel from RAF Brize Norton to join a UN Mission in Mali.

Maintenance contract signed for C-17 fleet

Defence Equipment & Support has signed a £2.6M maintenance contract for the Royal Air Force's fleet of C-17A Globemaster aircraft.

B-52 bomber declares emergency over UK

The aircraft, callsign CAKE11, declared an emergency due to engine failure before landing safely at RAF Fairford.

Large force of British military helicopters deploy

13 Chinook, Apache and Wildcat helicopters are heading out to support Exercise Wessex Storm.

British engine selected for Korean frigates

The Rolls-Royce MT30 marine gas turbine has been selected for the Republic of Korea Navy's FFX Batch III frigate, known as the Ulsan-class frigate, which will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries. 

New image of new British fighter jet

A new image of the Tempest fighter jet has been revealed by the Royal Air Force.