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
Typhoons bomb mortar position in western Iraq
Typhoon jets, based at RAF Akrotiri and supported by a Voyager tanker, used a Paveway IV guided bomb against an Islamic State mortar position.
F-35 surges forward with successful weapons tests
The F-35 recently completed 25 missions comprising of 12 accuracy and 13 separation tests as part of a month long weapons test surge.
Scottish Secretary highlights UK defence benefits
Scottish Secretary David Mundell was in Faslane to examine how the redevelopment of the base will continue to provide regional and national benefits.
WATCH: BAE design ‘self repairing’ combat aircraft
Scientists at BAE Systems have lifted the lid on some futuristic technologies that could be incorporated in military and civil aircraft of 2040.
Reaper supports Iraqi forces and other coalition aircraft
A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft provided overwatch to Iraqi ground forces clearing positions in northern Iraq on Saturday.
Minister praises RAF crews on Baltic mission
Minister Earl Howe has praised Royal Air Force crews serving in Estonia as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Mission.
HMS Illustrious sold for £2.1 million
HMS Illustrious is to be sold for scrap in a £2.1 million deal after schemes to preserve her for the nation have now been abandoned.
British P-8 Poseidon aircraft to be armed with American weapons
It has been confirmed that British P-8 Poseidon aircraft will operate with American rather than British weapons for the time being.
Nuclear submarine HMS Trenchant rejoins the fleet
HMS Trenchant has been reintegrated into the fleet after undergoing a maintenance period featuring a weapon and sensors upgrade.
WATCH: P-8 pilot explains the capabilities of the aircraft
Boeing’s test pilots explain the features of the P-8 and describes what people on the ground — and within the aircraft — will see during a demo flight.
