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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

US HH-60W Jolly Green II taken to temperature extremes in trials

An HH-60W Jolly Green II, the US Air Force’s new combat search and rescue helicopter, completed a month-long trial of extremes inside the McKinley Climatic Lab.

Iceland Foods tell NHS staff ‘You touch it, you buy it’ in odd policy

In a shocking misunderstanding of how Covid-19 is actually spread, Iceland Foods have upset many by demanding that NHS staff touching products in store must buy the products to "reduce the risk of contamination".

F-15QA, most advanced version of the jet, completes maiden flight

Boeing say they have successfully completed the first flight of the F-15QA fighter, the most advanced version of the jet ever manufactured.

US Navy trials USS Gerald R. Ford combat systems at sea

The USS Gerald R. Ford recently completed testing of vital combat systems while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, say the U.S. Navy.

Luxembourg Armed Forces A400M makes its first flight

An Airbus A400M ordered by the Luxembourg Armed Forces has made its maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards its delivery.

RFA Argus arrives at Bermuda

RFA Argus has arrived at Bermuda in preparation to support British Overseas Territories in the region with the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

USS Harry S Truman carrier group to stay at sea to protect crew from...

The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is to remain at sea after her latest deployment, ready for tasking, to protect the crew from the risks posed by COVID-19.

India looking to purchase Harpoon missiles and MK 54 torpedoes

India is planning on purchasing 10 AGM-84L Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles and 16 MK54 torpedoes for it's P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft fleet.

Hong Kong flagged tanker seized by Iran in Gulf of Oman

It has been reported that Hong Kong-flagged tanker 'SC Taipei' came under attack and was seized by Iranian forces in the Gulf of Oman today.

United Kingdom and United States spend $56m on Trident missile tubes

General Dynamics has been awarded a $55.9m contract for 18 missile tubes for the US Navy and the Royal Navy.