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
HMS Illustrious sold for £2.1 million
HMS Illustrious is to be sold for scrap in a £2.1 million deal after schemes to preserve her for the nation have now been abandoned.
British P-8 Poseidon aircraft to be armed with American weapons
It has been confirmed that British P-8 Poseidon aircraft will operate with American rather than British weapons for the time being.
Nuclear submarine HMS Trenchant rejoins the fleet
HMS Trenchant has been reintegrated into the fleet after undergoing a maintenance period featuring a weapon and sensors upgrade.
WATCH: P-8 pilot explains the capabilities of the aircraft
Boeing’s test pilots explain the features of the P-8 and describes what people on the ground — and within the aircraft — will see during a demo flight.
Armed Forces Minister welcomes liberation of Manbij
Freeing of the strategic town in northern Syria is the latest gain in the fight against Islamic State.
Merlin helicopters in day-long Gibraltar transit
Deploying at short notice to locations across the globe is something all Merlin and other Commando Helicopter Force aircraft must be ready for.
WATCH: A Russian jet intercepts an American drone
Footage shows an Su-30SM "intercepting" an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Syria last year.
IN PICTURES: Nominations for the RAF ‘Best Picture’ competition
The public vote for the RAF image of the year has started, the public can now choose one of nine contenders through a dedicated website.
Indonesian navy fires on Chinese vessels, detains crew
It has been reported that the Indonesian navy has reportedly fired on Chinese fishing boats in the South China Sea, injuring at least one...
Typhoon jets attack armed vehicles in western Iraq
Over Iraq, Typhoon jets have this week bombed an armed vehicle concealed under trees some miles to the south-east of Hit.
