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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

RAF pilot to become first non-American to fly Air Force One

Plans are underway for a Royal Air Force pilot to begin conversion training in order to fly the Boeing VC-25, otherwise known as 'Air Force One'.

BAE Systems awarded £6.4m Brimstone missile contract

The work will take place at BAE Systems sites in Hampshire and Fife.

Two Russian spy ships operating off Scottish coast

Two Russian spy ships are operating off the Scottish coast just north of RAF Lossiemouth.

NATO warships enter Black Sea despite Russian warning

Russian state media has warned that Russian "Black Sea Fleet forces have started to continuously monitor" the NATO warships.

Cyprus ‘evacuated’ by British forces

British flagship HMS Albion helped 'evacuate' Cyprus as the UK’s military planners tested their response to an international humanitarian crisis. The Royal Navy say that...

U.S. Navy starts construction on Columbia class

The U.S. Navy has awarded $9.5 billion to General Dynamics to construct and test the lead and second submarines of the Columbia class.

New sensor tech to revolutionise British combat capability

Advanced sensing technologies will be developed as part of a new collaboration between BAE Systems and the University of Birmingham. The two organisations have signed...

British Army begin Coronavirus mass-testing in Liverpool

British Army troops have been brought in to mass-test Liverpool.

Nation to fall silent for Remembrance Sunday

The UK will fall silent today at 11am as the country marks the annual Remembrance Sunday Service.

British warship ignores Russian Navy warnings

Despite Russian warnings, HMS Dragon has successfully helped to ensure freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.