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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

77 Brigade is countering Covid misinformation

Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter has revealed that the 77 Brigade is involved in countering misinformation online relating to Coronavirus.

BMT launches the next generation hull – the ‘Pentamaran’

BMT has released details of its next generation 'Pentamaran' platform for autonomous operation.

UK industry to create ‘confidence in 5G rollout’

The security and resilience of 5G networks is of paramount importance to the UK, say industry representatives. In response to evolving telecoms security policies and...

Morocco to Buy AGM-84L Harpoon Block II missiles

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of ten AGM-84L Harpoon Block II missiles.

Spanish F-18s deployed to police Baltic airspace

On May the 1st, the Spanish Air Force is to take over the lead of the Baltic Air Policing mission.

Thales steps in to supports NHS Wales

As health services across the world battle Coronavirus, NHS Wales is stepping up its defence against viruses of the technological kind.

Russian jets intercept US P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft for second time in four days

For the second time in four days, Russian pilots flew in an "unsafe and unprofessional manner" while intercepting a U.S. Navy P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

US selects Raytheon to develop Long-Range Standoff Weapon

The U.S. Air Force has decided to work with Raytheon’s design for the Long-Range Standoff Weapon programme.

Germany to get F/A-18 Super Hornets and Typhoons to replace Tornado fleet

Germany is to order 90 Typhoons, 30 F/A-18 Super Hornets and 15 EA-18G Growlers to replace its aging fleet of Tornado aircraft. 

Second Chinese Type 075 helicopter carrier to launch tomorrow

China's second Type 075 amphibious assault ship is expected to be launched in Shanghai on Wednesday afternoon, according to local media.