George Allison
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
USS George H.W. Bush conducts strikes against Islamic State from Mediterranean
The USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group has resumed strike missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
British combat aircraft strike Islamic State in support of Iraqi forces
Tornados and Typhoons hit two Islamic State targets in western Mosul and one near Raqqa.
Is Britain really indirectly supplying Islamic State?
A lot has been made of British arms deals with Saudi Arabia being used to arm Islamic State but is that really what's happening?
Supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush conducts 4,700 sorties against Islamic State
USS George H.W. Bush is part of Operation Inherent Resolve in and has been "critical" to the efforts to defeat Islamic State.
Royal Navy supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth comes to life
The Ship’s Company of HMS Queen Elizabeth has now taken up residence on board the nation's new supercarrier and future flagship.
US increase spend for European Reassurance Initiative as regional allies decrease spending
The 2018 budget request for the European Reassurance Initiative has grown to $4.7 Billion.
Saudi Arabia spends $662m on AN/TPQ-53(V) radar systems
The US State Department has approved the sale of AN/TPQ-53(V) radar systems and related support to Saudi Arabia.
United Kingdom, France and the United States sign trilateral submarine agreement
Naval leaders from the United Kingdom, France and the United States have signed an agreement designed to increase coordination for anti-submarine warfare activities.
First Japanese built F-35 officially unveiled
The first Japanese assembled F-35 was unveiled at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries facility in Japan today.
Dragonfire, the new British laser weapon
The UK Ministry of Defence has officially awarded a £30m contract to produce a prototype laser weapon, known as Dragonfire.
