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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

Britain’s 1,000 mile punch – A guide to the Tomahawk cruise missile

The Tomahawk missile, also known as TLAM, allows Royal Navy submarines of the Astute and Trafalgar class to strike at targets on land accurately at a range of around 1,000 miles.

Defence Secretary hails ‘enhanced Romanian partnership’

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visited Royal Air Force personnel serving in Romania as part of the NATO Air Policing mission.

BAE Systems delivers 150th Shipboard Friend-or-Foe antenna to US Navy

BAE Systems has delivered its 150th OE-120 Identification Friend-or-Foe  antenna to the US Navy.

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.