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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

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.

Lockheed Martin awarded Trident production support for US and UK

Lockheed Martin has won a contract for supporting the production of Trident II (D5) missiles.

HMS Dragon trains with American supercarrier

HMS Dragon practiced defending defended American aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

QinetiQ doubles size of US operations with acquisition of MTEQ

QinetiQ has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Manufacturing Techniques Inc.

4,000 troops, 58 aircraft, 19 vessels start to arrive Scotland

Exercise Joint Warrior will be taking place across Scotland and Northern England over the next two weeks.