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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

Illegal immigrants smuggle themselves onto coach which ends up at RAF base

Three illegal immigrants who stowed away in a coach got quite a surprise when they found out they had ended up at RAF Waddington.

New Defence Secretary: Gavin Williamson replaces Michael Fallon

Gavin Williamson has been appointed defence secretary after the resignation of Sir Michael Fallon.

BAE Systems award 15 manufacturing contracts to Type 26 Frigate component suppliers

BAE Systems has awarded a further 15 manufacturing contracts to suppliers of the Type 26 programme, which entered the manufacturing phase in July.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon resigns

Fallon has left the government front bench and his position as Defence Secretary, saying that his "behaviour in the past may have fallen short."

F-35A jets deploy to Japan in efforts to reassure American allies in the region

The US say the deployment of the brand new F-35A jets is to "demonstrate the continuing commitment to stability and security in the region".

Royal Navy see 49% rise in parts being stripped from one vessel to fix...

A National Audit Office report claims that there has been a 49 per cent rise in parts being cannibalised from vessels to fix others in the fleet.

Terror attack hits New York City

A vehicle has been driven into people in Lower Manhattan, New York City in what is being described as a terrorist attack.

UK ‘security and prosperity’ requires Royal Navy amphibious capability

Lord West of Spithead, a Former First Sea Lord, has argued that Britain's security and prosperity requires amphibious capability.

Royal Marines, US Marines and Mexican Marines participate in a helocast exercise

Royal Marines with the Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron, US Marines and Mexican Marines participated in a helocast exercise during Bold Alligator.

What will HMS Queen Elizabeth be doing on her sea trials?

HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed from Portsmouth Naval Base for the first time for trials but what will she be doing?