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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

British Typhoon jets bomb Baghdad tunnel on New Years Eve

Typhoon jets bombed a tunnel north of Baghdad where Islamic State fighters had taken up residence, the MoD has revealed.

Poland to safeguard Baltic airspace say NATO

The Polish Air Force took over the responsibility for leading NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission out of Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, from the Belgian Air Force on the 3rd of January 2019.

Lockheed awarded second Long Range Anti-Ship Missile contract

Lockheed Martin has received a $172 million contract from the US Navy and Air Force for a second Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) production run. 

F-22 makes use of first metallic 3D printed part

The US Air Force 574th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers have installed a metallic 3D printed part on an operational F-22 Raptor, marking a first for the aircraft as 3D printing is increasingly used to create spare parts for land, air and naval assets.

Airbus CEO urges against no-deal Brexit, threatens move

In a video message, Airbus CEO Tom Enders has again urged UK decision makers to avoid a no-deal Brexit.

Tornado jets destroy truck-bomb inside building

Tornado jets have destroyed a truck-bomb concealed inside a building south-east of Hajin in Syria.

Rheinmetall and BAE create UK based land systems joint venture

Rheinmetall and BAE Systems have announced that they have signed an agreement to create a joint UK based military vehicle design, manufacturing and support business.

WATCH: Jet pack used to complete Royal Marines assault course

Ex-Royal Marines Reservist Richard Browning flew a 1000bhp jet pack suit around the Royal Marines assault course at the Commando Training Centre in Devon.

British aircraft begin leaving the UK to take part in Red Flag 2019

Personnel and aircraft from the Royal Air Force have started to leave the UK for Exercise Red Flag in the US, say the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces and MI5, MI6 ranked top employers for LGBT staff

Five organisations from the defence and security sector have made the Top 100 Employers list, compiled by lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall.