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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

European Defence Pact launched in first steps towards a defence union, UK decides not...

The European Commission yesterday welcomed the decision adopted today by the European Council formally establishing Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO).

Argentine sub was ‘chased by British helicopter’ says family member despite Britain not having...

The Ministry of Defence has said the woman's story is 'completely untrue', understandable given the fact Britain doesn't operate any anti-submarine helicopters in the South Atlantic.

British firm QinetiQ emulates drone threat for Royal Canadian Navy

British firm QinetiQ has introduced a new service to the Royal Canadian Navy by emulating the threat posed to large naval vessels by small multi-rotor drones.

Dispute in German defence Ministry over choice of Typhoon or F-35 to replace Tornado

Earlier in the year, German defence ministry sources appeared to favour the F-35 to replace Tornado but now some have spoken out in favour of Typhoon

Introducing MAGMA, an unmanned aircraft BAE say will be ‘the future of aviation’

BAE Systems and The University of Manchester have successfully completed the first phase of flight trials with MAGMA – an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Vanguard class Trident missile carrying submarines complete 350th deterrent patrol

The name of the Trident nuclear missile carrying submarine and the date it completed the 350th patrol have not been revealed as Royal Navy Submariners mark a major milestone.

‘The Queen Elizabeth class can fly 72 fast jet sorties per day’ – Aircraft...

Aircraft Carrier Alliance Chief Engineer, Martin Douglass, discussed HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.

Production started on first Typhoon jets for Kuwait

Following the 2016 signature of the contract to supply 28 Typhoons to Kuwait, production has now started.

WATCH: Inside a Challenger 2 tank as the main gun is fired

Exclusive footage shows the inside of a British Army Challenger 2 tank as it fires its main gun.

Union calls on Type 45 engine refit work and HMS Scott overhaul to come...

The work wanted includes the already scheduled refit of HMS Scott and yet to be allocated work on Type 45 destroyers.