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
Nigeria rescues 338 Boko Haram captives
Nigerian troops have rescued 338 captives from Boko Haram camps in a north-eastern forest, the Nigerian military claim.
HMS Enterprise, HMS Richmond rescue over 540 migrants
This latest rescue mission brings the total number of migrants rescued by Royal Navy ships in the Mediterranean to almost 7,000 since May.
Islamic State planning ‘mass casualty’ attacks in UK
The head of MI5 has warned that Islamic State are planning mass casualty attacks in Britain.
Pakistan acquires junked, 50 year old trainer T37s for free
Pakistan has signed a government to government deal to acquire 34 Cessna Tweet T37 trainer aircraft free of cost from Turkey.
Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian attacker in Hebron
A Palestinian who stabbed an Israeli soldier has been shot dead by security forces, Israeli authorities said, as a five-week wave of violence continued.
Russian aircraft near USS Ronald Reagan prompts scramble
Two Russian reconnaissance aircraft flew within one mile of the USS Ronald Reagan, prompting the aircraft carrier to scramble its jets.
Iraq inquiry to be published in Summer 2016
Sir John Chilcot said today that he expects to complete his Iraq inquiry report next April and publish it in Summer 2016.
British transport aircraft visits Japan
A British A400M Atlas transport aircraft has visited Japan.
UK to contribute defence assets to boost security in Malta
According to a recent MoD press release, the UK will contribute defence assets to support Maltese security operations.
2,000 Iranian troops now in Syria
Thousands of Iranian troops are in Syria, fighting for the Syrian government.
