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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

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.

84 Squadron out of RAF Akrotiri assist the Cypriot Government with fire fighting

A Royal Air Force crew from 84 Squadron based out of RAF Akrotiri assisted the Cypriot Government in controlling a large wild fire, say the MoD.

BAE Systems to upgrade US Army Black Hawk navigation systems

The US Army has selected BAE Systems to provide touch screen computer display units as an upgrade to the ASN-128 Doppler GPS Navigation System.

QinetiQ to support delivery of next generation UK battlefield tactical communications and information systems

QinetiQ has announced it has been awarded a three year contract to deliver next generation battlefield tactical communications and information systems. 

HMS Tyne reactivated due to issues with replacement ship

HMS Tyne appears to have been reactivated after photos emerged showing her flying the White Ensign in Portsmouth this week.