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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

Denmark brings drone tech to BALTOPS

Denmark has been operating with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) over the last several weeks, employing the Danish modular mine hunting system to keep sailors out of the minefield while hunting for naval mines.

NATO underlines ‘steadfast commitment’ to Montenegro

NATO has started to provide fighter aircraft to execute NATO’s Air Policing mission over Montenegro.

Qatar wants to join NATO

Qatar's defence minister said on Tuesday that his country’s long-term strategic 'ambition' is to join NATO.

HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark ‘are safe’ from cuts

Speaking during a debate called by Luke Pollard, Labour MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, Guto Bebb confirmed that the two Albion class assault ships would be safe from cuts.

British forces storm French coast

More than 2,000 military personnel from both sides of the Channel - including destroyer HMS Dragon, amphibious ship RFA Lyme Bay, minehunter HMS Chiddingfold, Royal Marines from 45 Commando, raiding craft from 539 Assault Squadron and RAF Chinooks - are involved in the fortnight-long exercise Catamaran 18.

IN PHOTOS: British F-35 jets arrive home

The first of Britain’s next-generation fighter jets have arrived home two months ahead of schedule in a major milestone for the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.

US Navy awards BAE a $36 million maintenance contract for USS Cole

BAE Systems has received a $36.6 million contract from the U.S. Navy to modernise the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole.

German Typhoon roars home with Tiger Meet award for Ghost Tiger Typhoon

Luftwaffe Typhoon 31+00 (GS077), known as ‘Ghost Tiger’, won the Best Painted Tiger Aircraft accolade at the annual Tiger Meet.

Arrowhead 140 or Leander – Which would be the best Type 31e Frigate?

Two strong contenders for the Type 31e Frigate programme have emerged, let's take a closer look at the offerings.

British F-35Bs arrive home

The first of Britain's new F-35Bs have landed in the United Kingdom at RAF Marham.