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 aircraft assist in liberation of Mosul
Tornados, Typhoons and a Reaper attacked four terrorist positions in support of operations to liberate Mosul.
Russian jet crashes in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to land on carrier
A Russian jet has crashed in the Mediterranean Sea after attempting to land on the Russian carrier Admiral Kuznetsov.
New naval tanker delayed by ‘wiring issues’
RFA Tidespring, a Tide class tanker, is now eight months late and has still not been accepted by the Ministry of Defence.
Britain to deploy rocket artillery to the Russian border
The deployment to Estonia is also likely to include Warrior armoured fighting vehicles, unmanned aircraft and Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks.
RC-135 attacks Islamic State communications
A British RC-135 Rivet Joint attacked Islamic State communications in Libya, reportedly in order to pave the way for special forces.
Britain and Norway agree cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft and exercises.
£100m facility to be built in Scotland for new P-8 aircraft
RAF Lossiemouth will host the brand new facility designed to support the P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
Union calls for naval support ships to be built at Rosyth
Union GMB has called on the government to use Rosyth and other UK shipyards to build three new solid support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Reaper assists in battle for Mosul
A Reaper was again in action east of Mosul, its crew successfully hunted down a mortar which had been firing on Iraqi positions.
British E-3 Sentry fleet grounded due to electrical fault
The entire Royal Air Force E-3 Sentry fleet has been temporarily grounded after an electrical fault was discovered.
