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
US shoots down unmanned aircraft that fired on Coalition troops in Syria
A US aircraft shot down an armed pro-regime unmanned aircraft last week after it fired on coalition forces in southern Syria, officials said in a statement.
3,000th F-35A sortie launched, upgraded ALIS rolls out
The 3,000th F-35A sortie departed Hill Air Force Base in the United States last month.
Supercarrier USS Nimitz and escort vessels deploy
USS Nimitz, USS Kidd and USS Shoup have departed their homeports for what's being called a 'routine deployment'.
B-1B Lancers Arrive in the United Kingdom for NATO Exercises
B-1B Lancer bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom.
BAE Systems laser-guided APKWS rockets see increase in demand
The US Navy ordered thousands of APKWS laser-guided rockets to meet growing demand say defence giant BAE.
A400M delivers first humanitarian cargo with Royal Malaysian Airforce
The Royal Malaysian Airforce, Airbus and the Spanish Red Cross have worked together to deliver a load of humanitarian goods from Spain to Malaysia.
Airbus demonstrates automatic Air-to-Air refuelling
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated automatic air-to-air refuelling with a fighter aircraft from a tanker’s refuelling boom – the first time this has been done.
American nuclear powered attack submarine visits Faslane
A US Navy Virginia class attack submarine has visited Faslane today in a routine stop-off.
Rafael Unveils Spike LR II missile
Rafael has unveiled the SPIKE LR II, a new variant of the SPIKE Family that can be fired from vehicles, helicopters, ships, and ground launchers.
MoD confirm UK will retain top NATO role after press speculation
The Sunday Times has reported that that the UK will have to relinquish the NATO post of Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR).
