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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

The who’s who of nuclear weapon armed countries

There are nine countries in the world that have nuclear weapons. Between them they possess an estimated 15,000 nuclear warheads.

BAE delivers modernised M109 Howitzers to Brazil

The Brazilian Army has taken delivery of thirty two refurbished and modernised M109 Howitzers.

P-8A gets new Australia funded tool extending rescue capability

The kit increases the survivor assistance capability of the P-8A from 16 to 100 people in a single sortie.

Turkish invasion of Syria underway

The Turkish military has fully engaged in the invasion of Northern Syria.

V-22 Osprey fleet surpasses 500,000 flight hours

The V-22 fleet of tiltrotor aircraft has topped the 500,000 flight hour milestone, according to Boeing.

HMS Mersey shadows Russian ships off UK coast

HMS Mersey escorted Russian warship Mudryy and her ocean going tug by the UK.

Turkey begins invasion of Northern Syria

Turkish troops have started crossing into Syria.

Warships fend off swarm attacks leaving Faslane on the Clyde

The Royal Navy say that ships leaving Faslane on the Clyde faced swarms of attacks from fast boats.

Littoral Combat Ship launches Naval Strike Missile

The USS Gabrielle Giffords successfully demonstrated the capabilities of the Naval Strike Missile.

British troops will not join EU Army say Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence has corrected claims by a campaign group regarding the EU.