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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

BAE simulate weight of 121,000 double decker buses on new Modular Bridging System

BAE say they successfully demonstrated the safety and performance of their new Modular Bridging System.

HMS Enterprise spends New Year period in Turkey

For the crew of HMS Enterprise, flagship of NATO's MCM Group 2, the New Year started in Turkey.

Russia could ‘initiate hostilities sooner than we expect’ warns General Nicholas Carter

General Carter said that Russia could 'initiate hostilities sooner than we expect' and warned of their information warfare capabilities.

Exercise Red Flag kicks off in the United States

The US Air Force has kicked off its largest and the world famous three-week premier air-to-air combat training exercise, Red Flag 18-1, beginning today and will conclude February the 16th.

USS Fitzgerald arrives home for repair and restoration

The Arleigh Burke class USS Fitzgerald arrived in Mississippi aboard heavy lift vessel MV Transshelf inward bound from Japan after a serious collision.

Withdrawal of British troops from Germany ‘could be halted’ says head of the Army

The head of the Army has suggested that withdrawal from Germany could be halted so that troops can maintain quick access to Eastern Europe in the event of Russian hostilities.

BAE Systems to provide US Navy with modernised Mk 45 guns

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $46.8 million contract option to deliver Mk 45 Naval Guns.

Michael Fallon: UK defence budget ‘needs cash injection of £1bn’

Ex-defence secretary Michael Fallon said the UK was on the verge of becoming a 'bit-part world player' due to defence funding concerns.

US clears potential sale of F-35 jets to Belgium

The US have preemptively approved a sale of 34 F-35 jets to Belgium. Last year, Sweden announced it would not be entering Saab's Gripen E for...

Carrier strike operations delivering ‘significant combat power’ now a ‘step closer’

A UK Carrier Strike Group exercise was run by the US Navy and involved the French, Danish and German navies.