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
Why does HMS Queen Elizabeth have two islands?
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her sister ship are attracting a lot of attention and one of the most common questions is, why does she have two islands?
US bombers conduct patrol in response to North Korea ICBM launch
In response to North Korea's ballistic missile launch, two US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers joined their counterparts from South Korea and Japan for a patrol.
UK naval forces complete French naval deployment
Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel have completed their five month deployment aboard the French warship FS Mistral.
US Deputy Defense Secretary and Harriett Baldwin discuss joint issues
US Deputy Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan discussed a variety of issues in a phone call with Harriett Baldwin, Under Secretary of State for Defence Procurement.
Coalition forces continue to ‘degrade Islamic State combat ability’ say officials
Coalition airstrikes continue to target and kill Islamic State leaders and fighters, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said today.
Iraq requests support from the US for naval vessels and a ship repair facility
The US State Department has approved provision of technical support for U. origin Navy vessels and a ship repair facility for Iraq.
3 PWRR on Exercise Northern Strike in the US
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (3 PWRR) are taking part in Exercise Northern Strike.
WATCH: F-18 jets buzz HMS Queen Elizabeth on trials
F-18 Super Hornets from the USS George H.W. Bush have performed a flypast of HMS Queen Elizabeth.
F-22 Raptors take out aerial targets in missile tests
The F-22 has completed operational tests of air-to-air missiles against an aerial target at the Utah Test and Training Range as part of a major capability upgrade.
HMS Queen Elizabeth could arrive in Portsmouth ‘as early as next Thursday’, Defence Secretary...
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that HMS Queen Elizabeth is set to enter her new home in Portsmouth in around two weeks time.
