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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

North Korea will have missiles capable of reaching the UK ‘within 18 months’ says...

According to the Defence Committee, North Korea will "almost certainly" have Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles able to reach the UK within six to 18 months.

Reaper destroys Islamic State drone in eastern Syria

The Reaper crew spotted the conventional winged drone on a flat roof where it had landed.

Atlas replaces Hercules on the Falkland Islands

An Atlas A400M transport aircraft arrived in the Falkland Islands last week to take over as tactical airlift, maritime reconnaissance, search and rescue and humanitarian assistance responsibilities from the locally based C-130 Hercules.

Leonardo to provide defensive aids suite for British Army’s new Apache AH-64E helicopters

Leonardo has announced that it has been contracted by the Ministry of Defence to provide a defensive aids suite for the British Army’s new fleet of Apache AH-64E helicopters.

Qinetiq selected by US for next phase of US Army’s Robotic System project

QinetiQ Group has announced that its US business, QinetiQ North America, has been selected as one of two suppliers for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the US Common Robotic System project.

A timeline of voting rights in the UK

The evolution of voting rights in the United Kingdom is a fascinating journey marked by significant milestones. This timeline highlights the key moments when men...

US, UK award $126m contract for missile tube long-lead items for Dreadnought and Colombia...

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp is being awarded a $126,194,750 contract for the purchase of missile tube long-lead-time material in support of the Columbia class and Dreadnought class fleet ballistic missile submarines.  

Building the new support ships overseas is not “a blow to the Clyde yards”...

An article in The Herald has oddly claimed that shipbuilding on the Clyde has "been dealt a blow" as new support vessels aren't going to be built there. The problem? The were never going to be, BAE aren't even bidding for them.

68% of Indian military equipment is ‘vintage’ say officials

Indian officers and officials expressed concerns before an Indian parliamentary committee on defence, service chiefs revealed dire shortfalls in equipment and investment. 

British Paras in joint exercise with American 82nd Airborne

British Paratroopers from 16 Air Assault Brigade have been testing themselves alongside their American counterparts in an expansive and wide-ranging exercise, say the British...