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
‘Attempted abduction’ of RAF serviceman
A serviceman was threatened with a knife by two attackers outside RAF Marham in what Norfolk Constabulary have described as an "attempted abduction"
The victim was not in...
No, the Type 26 Frigate has not been cancelled
Despite alarming headlines, the Type 26 frigates have not been cancelled or "indefinitely postponed".
UK underlines anti-Islamic State commitment
UK forces have helped train 19,000 Iraqi troops to tackle Islamic State and will increase that support as 50 additional trainers deploy to Iraq next month.
HMS Ambush involved in collision off Gibraltar
HMS Ambush has been involved in a collision with a merchant vessel off the coast of Gibraltar.
Three French soldiers killed in Libya
They are the first confirmed Western military casualties since it became known that special forces were operating on the ground in Libya earlier this year.
Royal Navy forced to give up frigate based drone capability
British frigates will be left without maritime unmanned air system from late 2017, with no funding available to replace the drone.
Russia has made an incredible claim about its Syria campaign
Russia's Colonel General Viktor Bondarev has astonishingly claimed "not a single bombing raid missed the target".
Defence Secretary discusses tackling terrorism with Qatar
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon met with his Qatari counterpart to discuss regional issues, including the need to counter terrorism.
Turkey denies claims 14 warships ‘unaccounted for’
Turkey has denied claims that 14 Turkish ships are at sea and unaccounted for amid reports their commanders were conspirators in a failed coup.
Ukrainian journalist killed in car bombing in Kiev
Prominent Ukrainian journalist Pavel Sheremet of the Ukrayinska Pravda is killed in a car bombing in Kiev.
