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
British combat aircraft continue to smash Islamic State
RAF pilots have now flown more than 2800 missions in Iraq and Syria against Islamic State, striking 865 times in Iraq and over 50 times in Syria.
Chief of the General Staff comments on women in combat roles
General Sir Nick Carter, Chief of the General Staff, has commented after the ban on women serving in ground close combat roles was lifted.
HMS Dragon returns to the fleet
HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer, had been out of action for a year while undergoing a major refit and upgrade. She is now due for sea trials.
WATCH: HMS Daring demonstrates firepower
With a flash of fire and a thunderous roar, HMS Daring lit her 10th birthday candle in spectacular style with the test firing of a Sea Viper missile.
Boeing to create 2,000 new jobs in Britain
David Cameron said Boeing had confirmed it would create 2,000 new jobs in Britain and increase its research and development spending.
Cardigan Bay back in UK waters after four years away
Support ship RFA Cardigan Bay is back in UK waters after completing her lengthy Gulf mission.
£365m in funding for new UK aerospace R&D projects
£365m worth of aerospace R&D projects have been approved "to ensure the UK’s continued position at the forefront of global aerospace."
Contract signed for new P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Following last week’s NATO summit, Britain has signed a contract for nine new P-8 maritime patrol aircraft.
UK moves forward with plans to arm warships with laser weapons
It has been reported that MBDA has been selected to demonstrate British laser weapons for use on Royal Navy warships, with tests in the next few years.
UK orders new Apache attack helicopters
The Ministry of Defence has announced a $2.3 billion deal to purchase 50 latest generation Apache attack helicopters for the British Army.
