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
Typhoon and Tornado jets destroy Islamic State held buildings
Typhoons struck a large Islamic State-held building near Raqqa, Tornados hit two terrorist positions in western Mosul.
British combat aircraft intensifying attacks against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq
A Reaper destroyed an armoured personnel carrier, Typhoons bombed a radio station east of Palmyra, Tornados attacked five targets in Mosul and a combined Tornado and Typhoon flight destroyed an armoured truck north-west of Bayji.
No, hackers can’t ‘take control of Trident’
A recent report has suggested that Trident carrying submarines could be hacked, leading to a nuclear war. However, the report fails to give much detail and is largely ignorant of how the submarines are maintained.
United Kingdom takes delivery of 10th F-35, 128 to go
The 10th F-35 for the United Kingdom has been delivered by Lockheed Martin.
WATCH: Russian warship and submarine fire cruise missiles at Islamic State
Footage shows the frigate Admiral Essen and submarine Krasnodar carry out four strikes against Islamic State.
Reapers and Tornados strike multiple Islamic State targets in Mosul
A Reaper, conducting surveillance south-west of Raqqa on Wednesday, kept watch on a small group of terrorists and was able to conduct a successful attack with a Hellfire missile.
US successfully intercept missile with Ground-based Midcourse Defense system
The Ground-based Midcourse Defense system has successfully intercepted a threat representative of an intercontinental ballistic missile, demonstrating the system’s ability to detect, engage and destroy targets.
WATCH: British troops land in Greece to take part in NATO exercise Noble Jump
Footage shows British troops from the 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade and the 11th Infantry Brigade departing the UK and arriving in Greece for a NATO exercise.
NATO exercise Noble Jump 2017 begins
Forces from a number of NATO countries will deploy a significant number of soldiers, vehicles and helicopters to Romania to test the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force concept.
WATCH: Royal Air Force conduct flypast over NATO headquarters in Brussels
A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas and two Typhoon aircraft have taken part in a Flypast over NATO HQ in Brussels.
