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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

Britain must ‘show greater ambition’ in Arctic security says report

The report 'On Thin Ice: UK Defence in the Arctic' says "new efforts" need to be made to "regenerate" expertise in working in the region.

BAE Systems to develop automated cyber defense tools for DARPA

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected BAE Systems to develop tools that detect and analyse cyber threats.

WATCH: C-17 transport aircraft launches a ballistic missile

A medium-range ballistic missile was air launched by a US Air Force C-17 over the Pacific Ocean in order to test the THAAD weapon system.

Strikes continue against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria

Coalition forces continue to hit Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, task force officials reported today.

The unique way F-35 jets will land on HMS Queen Elizabeth

Uniquely for a vessel of this type, it will be common to see the jump-jet F-35 appear to land conventionally on-board HMS Queen Elizabeth.

HMS Sutherland arrives home after seven month deployment

Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland has returned to her home port of Devonport following a seven-month deployment to the other side of the world.  

Clyde Naval Base hosts US Navy visit

HM Naval Base Clyde hosted United States Navy Admiral James G. Foggo on Wednesday, say the Ministry of Defence.

HMS Queen Elizabeth to sail to the United States for F-35 trials

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to sail to the United States any day now for a series of trials with F-35 jets.

WATCH: Royal Navy submarine fires Trident missile

Watch the successful firing of a Trident ballistic missile by HMS Vigilant during a test launch in the Atlantic Ocean.

Coalition strikes continue to his Islamic State forces in Syria and Iraq

Coalition aircraft continued to strike Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq last week.