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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

Britain has spent £84.4m on weapons bombing Islamic State

Figures show the total cost of using munitions such as Paveway bombs, Brimstone and Hellfire missiles against Islamic State reached £84.4m in August.

Boeing T-X aircraft revealed

Boeing and partner Saab AB have revealed the Boeing T-X, an all-new aircraft designed specifically for US Air Force training requirements.

Italian paratroopers land in Norfolk

Troops from the Italian Army’s elite Savoia Cavalleria Regiment, have joined forces with their British counterparts for exercise ITALIAN STALLION.

F-35 demonstrates naval sensor integration capabilities

Using the F-35 as a broad area sensor can significantly increase a warships ability to detect, track and engage a target.

IN PICTURES: HMS Daring visits Gibraltar

Pictures show HMS Daring and other naval vessels at Gibraltar.

Syria claims to have shot down two Israeli aircraft

Syria has claimed its forces have shot down an Israeli jet and unmanned aircraft in response to an attack on Syrian army positions, a claim Israel deny.

British forces take part in exercise Venerable Gauntlet

Armed Forces from across NATO have come together to train on the interoperability exercise Venerable Gauntlet in Sennelager, Germany.

British ships have rescued over 24,000 migrants

The Government have revealed that British vessels operating in the Mediterranean Sea have rescued over 24,000 migrants.

British airstrikes kill over 1,000 Islamic State fighters, no civilians

British aircraft have carried out more than a thousand air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, without civilian casualties.

Government urged to begin frigate build on the Clyde

Julian Lewis urged the Government to begin the construction of the Type 26 Frigate fleet on the Clyde.