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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

F-35 arrival in the UK postponed, wait for the silly tabloid headlines

Due to bad weather, the expected arrival of the first British F-35Bs to the UK today has been cancelled.
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Why the F-35 is an asset for the UK in coalition warfare

The UK's first F-35 squadron recently declared initial operational capability. It's no secret that British forces wouldn't have been able to reach that goal without...

HMS Queen Elizabeth to sail for second phase of helicopter trials tomorrow

Supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to sail for the second phase of her helicopter trials tomorrow.

Defence union backs select committee call to halt privatisation of MoD fire service

A leading defence trade union have declared their support for the call from the defence select committee to pause the outsourcing of the Defence Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) and look at abandoning the project altogether.

Land Ceptor tested against target drone in Baltics

The Land Ceptor air defence system has successfully destroyed its target during an end-to-end system demonstration firing at the Vidsel Test Range in Sweden, an important milestone for the project prior to entry to service with the British Army.

NATO Ships Visit Klaipeda

Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group One (SNMCMG1) under the command of Commander Peter Ramboer of the Belgian Navy has arrived in Lithuania.

Babcock receives extension to Victoria In-Service Support Contract

Babcock, the global engineering services company, has secured a $384m (Canadian) three year extension to its existing strategic submarine support contract from the Canadian Department of National Defense for its fleet of four Victoria Class submarines.

HMS Ramsey joins NATO fleet

HMS Ramsey has joined a NATO mine clearance taskforce in the Baltic Sea.

HMS Queen Elizabeth flight deck crew experience live F-35B jets

Members of Flying Control and flight deck handlers from HMS Queen Elizabeth crossed the Atlantic to see live F-35B jets in action.

Slovenia hosts Allies and Partners for exercise Adriatic Strike 2018

From the 3rd to the 9th of June, the Republic of Slovenia will host the multinational exercise Adriatic Strike 2018 for the seventh consecutive time.