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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

Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 Completes Black Sea Patrol

Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group Two (SNMCMG2) just completed its second deployment to the Black Sea this year.

Russian Navy to introduce 26 new ships this year

The Russian Navy will introduce 26 new ships this year, President Putin said as the country celebrated Navy Day with a show of strength.

Potential phishing scam impersonating Ministry of Defence

The MoD has warned of a possible phishing fraud.

Typhoons and Gripen jets train together in Hungary

Two Typhoons from 1 (Fighter) Squadron and Saab JAS-39 Gripen jets have been conducting bilateral training from Kecskemet Air Base, say the RAF.

US Air Force looks at supplying forces from space

Deliveries from space 'are going to happen' the commander of the US Air Force's Air Mobility Command told reporters last week.

25 Squadron to return to provide Advanced Fast Jet Training

A second Hawk T2 squadron is to form to provide Advanced Fast Jet Training to Royal Air Force and Royal Navy pilots.

Trident would likely stay at Faslane ‘for 20 years after Yes vote’

A defence expert has claimed that an independent Scotland would likely host Trident for 20 years if Scotland left the UK because of a lack of alternative sites.

United States Air Force begins NATO mission in Iceland

The United States Air Force have deployed F-15C/D fighters and 280 airmen to Keflavik Air Base, Iceland.

Venezuela President Maduro survives drone attack

Several drones carrying explosives have been used in an attempt to attack Venezuela President Maduro and other government officials.

Five more British F-35B jets land in the UK

Five F-35B jets made the 3,000-mile journey across the Atlantic from a US Marine Corps base in South Carolina supported by Voyager tankers.