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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

British Army combat rifle to be upgraded by Heckler and Koch

Minister Guto Bebb has announced that the British Army's standard combat rifle is to be upgraded.

British nuclear submarine reportedly moved into Tomahawk missile range for Syria strike

A British nuclear submarine has reportedly been ordered to move within missile range of Syria, as strikes against the Assad regime are expected as early as Thursday night.

French warship buzzed by Russian combat aircraft in warning against missile attack

French magazine Le Point has reported that Russian aircraft had flown over frigate Aquitaine over the weekend and was fully-armed.

German Tornado jet fleet still unable to fight at night

German Tornado aircraft are still unable to fight at night, ministers have told lawmakers.

Royal Navy vessel in rare visit capital city of Argentina

HMS Protector will shortly visit Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina.

WATCH: First all British refuelling sortie completed with F-35B and Voyager

British Pilots currently training on the F-35B Lightning aircraft in MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, have completed the first all British air to air refuelling sorties for the new stealth jets.

HMS Albion to deploy to monitor North Korea

Assault ship HMS Albion is to join HMS Sutherland, with HMS Argyll due in the region later in the year.

BAE Systems wins contract for additional Mk110 Naval Gun Systems for the US Navy’s...

BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by General Dynamics to provide two additional Mk110 Naval Gun Systems for the Independence variant of the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship.

Close Protection Teams on show for NATO

The Royal Military Police Close Protection has provided a unique insight into their specialist unit and provided the opportunity to observe how they work collaboratively alongside our NATO partners, according to the British Army.

‘Fast growth’ forecast for anti-ship missile market

The value of the anti-ship missile market is expected to climb over the next 15 years, according to data compiled by Forecast International.