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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

Watchkeeper drone carries out border patrol over the English Channel

"We remain fully committed to support the UK Home Office as they tackle the increasing number of small boats crossing the English Channel," said a statement from the British Army.

British RC-135 and Sentinel surveillance aircraft operating over Black Sea

British surveillance aircraft were operating over the Black Sea near Crimea at the same time two American B-52 bombers approached the disputed territory before turning back.

HMS Queen Elizabeth to hold ‘most aircraft on a Royal Navy carrier since HMS...

United States Marine Corps F-35B jets have arrived in the UK ready to join British F-35Bs and a "full rotary wing group" onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Defence and security in an independent Scotland

Have you ever wondered how the defence and security landscape would look in an independent Scotland and what the priorities might be? Who better to ask than SNP Defence Spokesman and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee Stewart McDonald MP and Cllr Chris McEleny, a former defence worker and a member of the Scottish Shipbuilding and Aerospace Committee for a number of years.

British Typhoon jets to receive AESA radar upgrade

The ECRS2 is a multi-functional array (MFA) that will give UK Typhoons a world-leading electronic warfare capability, in addition to traditional radar functions, including wideband electronic attack.

BAE deliver first production Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle to US Army

The first Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) has driven off the BAE Systems production line to be delivered to the U.S. Army.

Rolls-Royce announces breakthrough in AI ethics and trustworthiness

Rolls-Royce has announced two breakthroughs in artificial intelligence ethics, which the firm say could help gain society’s trust of the technology.

Two Royal Navy minehunters arrive in Gulf

HMS Chiddingfold and Penzance have arrived in the Gulf after a 6,000-mile trip from the UK.

United States test launches intercontinental ballistic missile

The U.S. Air Force was keen to emphasis however that "test launches are not a response or reaction to world events or regional tensions".

HMS Queen Elizabeth to ‘cover whole deck with aircraft’ for exercise

HMS Queen Elizabeth will embark two F-35 Squadrons and a full rotary wing group.