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
WATCH: F-35B trials aboard USS Wasp
The F-35B completed the first round of ship suitability testing aboard the USS Wasp off the coast of Virginia in October 2011.
HMS Illustrious to be sold for scrap
HMS Illustrious is to be sold for scrap after schemes to preserve her for the nation have now been abandoned.
Typhoon jets attack two positions in the Euphrates valley
Typhoon jets have destroyed two Islamic State-held buildings in western Iraq, while assisting Iraqi forces in the Euphrates Valley.
WATCH: HMS Astute fires a Tomahawk missile, hits target
Watch as HMS Astute fires Tomahawk missiles as part of a test firing exercise.
30th Merlin MK2 Helicopter Delivered to Royal Navy
The Royal Navy has taken delivery of the 30th upgraded Merlin Mk2 helicopter from industry.
Calls for ‘Sea Marshal force’ to protect British passengers
Charlie Elphicke, MP for Dover, has suggested that a new 'Sea Marshal force' should be created to protect British ferry passengers.
US ship visits China for first time since South China Sea ruling
The visit is reportedly aimed to 'build relationships' with the Chinese Navy.
Tornado jets strike Islamic State north-west of Mosul
Two Tornado jets have destroyed an Islamic State mortar position while patrolling the north west of Mosul, Iraq.
Islamic State threaten to attack Miss Universe pageant
Islamic State have threatened to attack the Miss Universe pageant if it is held in the Philippines.
RAF helicopter lands on Snowdonia, bursts into flames
An RAF Griffin helicopter has burst into flames after landing on Snowdonia due to a technical problem.
