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
RAF hoping to retain all Sentinel aircraft
Plans to cut the fifth Sentinel surveillance aircraft have been put on hold.
Supercarrier nears completion
HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of two new supercarriers, is currently in the final stages of completion, the vessel is due to go sea for trials in the New Year.
British commander wants US Marine Corps aircraft on new aircraft carriers
The commanding officer of the UK's new supercarrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has expressed a desire for US Marine Corps aircraft to join his own on deck.
IN PICTURES: Joint Expeditionary Force sails
Royal Navy ships from the Joint Expeditionary Force line up for photos.
French carrier begins operations against Islamic State
Air operations over Iraq against Islamic State from the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle have now begun.
WATCH: Hellfire missile destroys Islamic State combat vehicle
An Islamic State technical vehicle was struck by a Hellfire missile in Northern Iraq in support of Peshmerga, the footage has recently been released.
Sweden to reintroduce national service
The Swedish government has announced the reintroduction of compulsory military service, as part of aims to rebuild national defences amid rising tensions in the region.
BAE awarded $50m contract to modernise naval guns
The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $50 million contract option to upgrade four additional Mk 45 Naval Guns on guided missile destroyers.
Tornado jets strike multiple targets in northern and western Iraq
Tornado jets used an Enhanced Paveway II guided bomb to destroy a Islamic State supply store, and two Paveway IVs to destroy a neighbouring headquarters.
South Korea, US and Britain to hold exercise to counter North Korea
British jets will deploy to the far east as South Korea, the US and Britain gear up for their first joint exercise to counter North Korea.
