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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

MV-22B lands on HMS Queen Elizabeth

HMS Queen Elizabeth has received a 'flying visit' from a US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft.

British troops deploy on largest NATO exercise in a decade

British troops have arrived in the Netherlands this week as part of a massive 2,500km move by road to Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture, NATO’s flagship exercise in 2018.

1,000 soldiers from the UK and 37 nations join Exercise Cambrian Patrol

More than a thousand soldiers from the British Army and 37 international armies across the world are preparing themselves for Exercise Cambrian Patrol say the British Army.

British aid lands in Indonesia

An A400M Atlas has delivered 17.5 tonnes of UK aid supplies for those affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia.

British forces exercise in Japan for the first time

Soldiers from the Honourable Artillery Company have deployed to Fuji Training Camp where they met with their counterparts from the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force, say the MoD.

NATO Maritime Activities – What is the alliance doing at sea?

NATO naval forces have been very active recently, but what have they been doing?

Royal Marines raid Albanian coastline

Royal Marines Commandos have stormed the coastline of Albania as part of an exercise with NATO allies, say the MoD.

NATO Mine Counter Measure ships return to the Baltic Sea

Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group One (SNMCMG1) is returning to the Baltic Sea for what NATO call "another routine patrol". 

Demand ‘kick started’ in light military rotorcraft market say analysts

Data generated by Forecast International indicates that a number of planned new-start acquisition programs will kick-start demand in the long term in the light military rotorcraft market.

UK reaffirms commitment to the Gulf

Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster visited Iraq, Bahrain, and Oman during his visit to the Gulf.