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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

F-35 jet to take off from aircraft carrier in Portsmouth Harbour

An F-35B Lightning jet is expected to take off from HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth Harbour this week.

British Commandos train against US forces in California

The 40 Commando Battle Group deployed to the deserts of California to take on their US Marine Corps counterparts.

Turkey to operate ‘carrier without jets’ in 2020

The Turkish Navy will receive the country’s first aircraft carrier this year. The problem? Turkey has been kicked out of the programme building the vessels jets.

British crew fly British P-8 Poseidon for first time

A Royal Air Force crew has flown a Royal Air Force P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the first time. Mark Faulds, the aircrafts pilots,...

Standing NATO Maritime Group One met with HMS Queen Elizabeth

Norwegian frigate Thor Heyerdahl from SNMG1 accompanied aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth as she headed home.

Lockheed Martin continues partnership with Spain for Future Frigates

Lockheed Martin recently signed a contract with Navantia to equip five new F-110 multimission frigates.

Read General Sir Nick Carter’s annual RUSI speech

The annual speech was given at the Royal United Services Institute, on the current state of Defence.

Romania to purchase five more F-16 jets from Portugal

Romania plans to acquire five more F-16s from Portugal’s surplus stocks.

Secretary General: As the world changes NATO will continue to change

The NATO leaders’ meeting marking the 70th anniversary of the Alliance wrapped up in London on Wednesday.

BAE selected to create autonomy software for multi-domain mission planning

BAE Systems say it will develop software for military operators that will enable semi-autonomous multi-domain mission planning.