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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

HMS Ocean deploys as NATO group flagship

HMS Ocean has deployed to fill the role of flagship for NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2.

What kind of firepower will the Type 26 ‘City class’ Frigate have?

The Type 26 'City class' Frigate will be a powerful and flexible frigate with a wide array of cutting edge sensors and weapons, but what will those weapons be?

RAF say Typhoon has proven itself in fight against Islamic State

An RAF Spokesman says Typhoon has proved itself at the heart of the international coalition fighting against Islamic State.

New Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Forth sails from Glasgow on sea trials

HMS Forth, the first of five new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built on the Clyde, has departed Glasgow on sea trials today.

Japanese military conduct Patriot missile training in response to North Korean launches

The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force has conducted Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at US Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

US carries out ballistic missile interception tests in Pacific in wake of North Korean...

The USS John Paul Jones successfully conducted a complex missile defence flight test, resulting in the intercept of a medium-range ballistic missile target using Standard Missile-6 guided missiles during a test off the coast of Hawaii today.

Russia claims new Mach 4+ MiG-41 Interceptor will be able to operate in space

Russia are claiming their new MiG-41 will be able to reach space and even potentially operate without a pilot, according to the CEO of the MiG corporation working on the project.

RAF Wing Commander Beck discusses the F-35B Lightning in interview

RAF Wing Commander Jim Beck is one of the UK’s most experienced F-35 Lightning pilots, here he talks about the future of the jet aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Typhoon jets arrive in Estonia for training exercise

Typhoon Fighters from 3 (Fighter) Squadron Royal Air Force have arrived in Estonia to conduct a training exercise.

Meet the BAE Transformer, one of the many designs being studied for future aircraft

Scientists and engineers at BAE Systems have lifted the lid on some futuristic technologies that could be incorporated in military and civil aircraft of 2040 or even earlier.