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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

Secretary General: NATO-EU cooperation has reached unprecedented levels

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed closer NATO-EU cooperation, including on maritime security and countering cyber attacks.

Royal Signals complete first Cyber Warfare Competition

The British Army say that 100 soldiers from across the Royal Signals took part in the inaugural cyber warfare competition.

First F-35C Carrier Variant delivered to US Marine Corps

US Marine Corps Air Station Miramar welcomed the Marine Corps' first F-35C Lightning II this week.

BAE to provide support to the US Navy Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division

BAE Systems has been awarded a prime position on a five-year contract, say the firm.

Artificial Intelligence warship research contracts announced

The MoD has announced the first wave of £4 million funding for warship artificial intelligence.

HMS Queen Elizabeth sails for F-35 training

HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed from her home port of Portsmouth to conduct training with F-35 Lightning jets of 207 Squadron.

UK has ‘insufficient ships’ to protect fisheries after Brexit

A Former First Sea Lord has argued that the UK has "insufficient ships within our fishery protection squadron to carry out enforcement".

US MQ-9 Reaper aircraft arrive in Romania

American MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft have arrived in Romania.

US Air Force tests new rotor design for F-35 engine

The Pratt & Whitney F135 engine has returned to Arnold Engineering Development Complex for another round of testing, with a fresh engine component the focus of the latest efforts.

183 firing ranges closed down since 2015

183 firing ranges have closed in the last five years.