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
Israeli F-16 crashes in southern Israel
An Israeli Air Force F-16 crashed while attempting to land at Ramon Airbase in southern Israel, killing the pilot.
RAF considering using unmanned aircraft to complement P-8 Poseidon
It has emerged that the Royal Air Force is considering using unmanned aircraft in a maritime patrol role to complement the P-8 Poseidon.
Exercise Unmanned Warrior 2016 kicks off
Defence firms are taking part in Unmanned Warrior 2016 where they will show off the future of autonomous, unmanned combat systems at sea throughout October.
Voyager tanker fleet now at full operating capability
The Voyager tanker fleet reached the milestone with the achievement of 'Full Service Date' on time and on budget.
Spain asks Britain to share Gibraltar
Spanish officials have invited Britain to share sovereignty of Gibraltar.
RAF interested in fitting booms to Voyager tanker fleet
The Royal Air Force has expressed interest in fitting its Voyager tanker aircraft with a boom, "if the funding can be sourced", a senior official has said.
Typhoons, Reapers pound Islamic State in northern Iraq
A pair of Typhoons operated to the north-east of Mosul while Reapers destroyed a vehicle.
Britain steps up strikes against Islamic State
A Reaper destroyed vehicles north of Mosul and Tornados hit a headquarters and a group of terrorists in the east while Typhoons bombed six targets in northern and western Iraq.
MoD say ‘there will be British steel’ in new submarines
The reassurance comes as a union boss claimed that French steel would be used for the new fleet of nuclear submarines.
Thales ready for Royal Navy test of its unmanned systems
Thales has announced it will be playing a major role in a demonstration to determine the feasibility of using unmanned systems in a maritime environment.
