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
Tornado jets destroy Islamic State tankers in Syrian oilfield
The Islamic State were observed to be attempting to extract oil from one of the eastern Syrian oilfields, Tornado aircraft soon destroyed their tankers.
MoD set up £800m fund to encourage weapons innovation
The fund dubbed 'IRIS', short for the innovation and research insights unit, is intended to put money behind risky and emerging defence technologies.
WATCH: Wildcat endures cold weather training in Norway
The new Wildcat helicopters of the Commando Helicopter Force have tested their ability to fly in the harshest climatic conditions on the planet.
Heron drone crashes in Israel
An Israeil Heron 1 unmanned aerial vehicle has crashed during a training flight near Umm al-Fahm in northern Israel.
Russia ‘has thwarted’ two armed Ukrainian incursions into Crimea
Russia says it has thwarted two armed Ukrainian incursions into Crimea, following a "massive fire fight.. Ukraine denies the Russian claims.
Tornado jets bomb machine-gun position in north-west Iraq
Tornado aircraft over northern Iraq have conducted a Paveway IV attack on a machine-gun position in the hills to the north-west of Tall Afar.
Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles fired from Yemen
Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV have reported that Saudi Arabia has intercepted two missiles fired at the country by Yemen's armed Houthi movement.
HMS Forth ready for launch on the Clyde
EXCLUSIVE PICTURES:The first of five new offshore patrol vessels, HMS Forth, is ready to be launched in Glasgow as it's joined by a submersible barge.
Airlander Airship prepares for maiden flight
The worlds largest aircraft, the Airlander Airship, has left its hangar at RAF Cardington and is preparing for its first flight.
