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
United Kingdom considers laser Phalanx
The Ministry of Defence is taking a major step toward fielding a directed energy weapon in the form of a laser Phalanx.
Amnesty International discover cluster bomb usage in Yemen
A banned, British-made cluster bomb was used by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
Amnesty International have claimed that a banned, British made cluster bomb has...
Dutch F-35’s arrive home
The Netherland’s first two F-35A's have arrived for the first time at Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands.
HMS Queen Elizabeth receives first seagoing Captain
Commodore Kyd has been appointed the first seagoing Captain of aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Islamic State destroy aircraft at Russian base
Satellite imagery reveals extensive damage to a strategically significant airbase in central Syria used by Russian forces after an attack by Islamic State.
Tony Blair suggests British troops should return to Iraq
Tony Blair has said he "underestimated" the challenges of Iraq and the UK must be ready to send in ground troops to battle Islamic State.
Lariam: “a drug of last resort”
A report by the Defence Select committee published today has criticised the MOD's use of the anti-malarial drug Lariam, opening the door for legal...
Battlecruiser Pyotr Velikiy leaves port for first time in years
The flagship of Russia’s Northern Fleet, the heavy nuclear powered missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky, has gone to sea for the first time in two years.
Update: air strikes against Islamic State
British forces have continued to conduct air operations against Islamic State.
£411m invested in new missile
The MoD has awarded a £411 million contract to develop a new missile for the UK’s future F-35B supersonic stealth aircraft.
