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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

MoD confirm that 12 Apache AH-64E helicopters have still to be ordered

A Minister claimed that all new Apache helicopters had been ordered, so I asked the MoD.

Typhoon jets launched to shadow Russian aircraft near Estonia

Typhoon fighter jets operating from Ämari Air Base in Estonia launched on Sunday.

Babcock secures 3.5 year Tomahawk Land Attack Missile contract

Babcock has secured a 3.5 year Tomahawk contract.

RFA Tideforce officially joins fleet

RFA Tideforce – the last of four new Tide class tankers – has joined the fleet.

Turkey now has a ‘carrier without jets’

Turkey had intended to operate F-35Bs from its new assault ship, that can't happen now.

British firm Marshall commence preparatory work for UK E-7 fleet

Marshall has signed a contract with Boeing for preparatory work for the UK E-7 order.

BAE trials ‘first of its kind’ autonomous boat

BAE has trialled a ‘first of its kind’ autonomous boat.

Airbus A400M achieves paratrooper deployment milestone

An A400M Atlas carried out the successful deployment of 50 paratroopers.

British firm Marshall rolls out first Bangladeshi C-130J

Marshall Aerospace rolled out the first C-130J for the Bangladesh Air Force.

New UK Defence Secretary named

Ben Wallace will replace Penny Mordaunt as Defence Secretary.