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 jets, Reaper unmanned aircraft strike Islamic State positions
A Royal Air Force Reaper scouted ahead of the Iraqi advance near al Hawd and the Reaper’s crew spotted an Islamic State truck on the move, loaded with rockets.
Space exercise sees RAF track satellites, missile launches and space junk
Missile launches, foreign satellites and Earth-orbiting debris were some of the objects tracked by an RAF team during a space operations exercise this week.
Reaper and four Tornados hit targets in Iraq
A Reaper unmanned aircraft and four Tornado jets hit targets near Sharqat in Iraq while another Reaper struck a check-point and Typhoons destroyed a bunker.
UK to examine improving P-8 ground surveillance capabilities
The UK is looking to improve the overland surveillance capability of the P-8 Poseidon aircraft it intends to purchase.
WATCH: Hellfire missile destroys weapons cache
A large cache of ammonium nitrate, used to make improvised explosive devices has been taken out by a Hellfire missile.
RAF hoping to retain all Sentinel aircraft
Plans to cut the fifth Sentinel surveillance aircraft have been put on hold.
Supercarrier nears completion
HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of two new supercarriers, is currently in the final stages of completion, the vessel is due to go sea for trials in the New Year.
British commander wants US Marine Corps aircraft on new aircraft carriers
The commanding officer of the UK's new supercarrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has expressed a desire for US Marine Corps aircraft to join his own on deck.
IN PICTURES: Joint Expeditionary Force sails
Royal Navy ships from the Joint Expeditionary Force line up for photos.
French carrier begins operations against Islamic State
Air operations over Iraq against Islamic State from the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle have now begun.
