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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

Canadian aircraft begin relief effort in the Caribbean, begin shipping British aid

The Royal Canadian Air Force are helping to deliver humanitarian aid from the UK Department for International Development (DfID) to the Caribbean.

Typhoon jets scrambled to intercept Russian bombers off the coast of Scotland

RAF Typhoon jets took off from Lossiemouth in Moray on Wednesday, after two Russian bombers approached the UK.

UK say it is ‘ready to respond’ to Hurricane Maria

UK aid experts, military assets and relief supplies are already in the region and 'ready to respond' to Hurricane Maria say the MoD.

Robot Wars: Thales announce two new UK-based trial and training centres for autonomous systems

Thales has announced two new autonomous and unmanned technology trials and training centres in the UK.  

UK and Saudi Arabia sign military cooperation deal

The governments of the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia have announced a new Military and Security Cooperation Agreement, signed in Jeddah by the Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon and the Saudi Crown Prince HRH Mohammed bin Salman.

HMS Ocean conducts training en-route to Carribean

HMS Ocean and her embarked helicopters have been carrying out training whilst heading for the Caribbean.

General Dynamics and BAE partner to manufacture new military bridges

In a partnership announced at DSEI, new BAE bridges will be manufactured by General Dynamics before being shipped to the company for assembly and testing.

Ajax delivery milestone announced

Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin visited General Dynamics factory in Wales to see Ajax vehicles in the final stages of testing.

B-1B Bombers, F-35Bs, Japanese and South Korean aircraft in show of force aimed at...

US Air Force and Marine Corps aircraft joined Japanese and South Korean military aircraft in response to the launch by North Korea of an intermediate range ballistic missile over Japan.

UK Government provide update on response to Hurricane Maria

Secretary of State, Damian Green, chaired a COBR meeting to discuss the Government’s response to Hurricane Irma and preparations for Hurricane Maria.