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
Work begins in preparation for new Trident submarines
Work has started at a shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness as part of a £300m investment in preparation for the UK's next generation of Trident missile submarines.
Syrian troops launch offensive in Homs under Russian cover
Syrian state media is reporting that government forces have launched an offensive in the central province of Homs under the cover of Russian airstrikes.
Irish vessel rescues more than 100 migrants
Irish Naval Service patrol ship Samuel Beckett has rescued more than 100 migrants off the Libyan coast today.
Commando Helicopter Force receive first new Merlin
The first next generation Merlin helicopter, termed 'interim Merlin Mk3', has been delivered to 846 Naval Air Squadron.
India grounds “flawed” Tejas jets
Within months of joining the Indian Air Force, Tejas fighter jets have been grounded because of problems with their landing gear.
Thousands of Iranian troops now in Syria
Thousands of Iranian troops have reportedly arrived in Syria to take part in a ground offensive against insurgents around Aleppo.
Israel deploys soldiers to its cities to stop attacks
The Israeli government have ordered the deployment of hundreds of soldiers to cities to combat a rise in stabbing attacks.
US and Russia in air safety talks after ‘near miss’
The United States and Russia are to hold air safety talks after it emerged combat aircraft from both nations came within miles of each other at the weekend.
Iranian ballistic missile may have breached resolution
The White House said there are "strong indications" that Iran's test of a new ballistic missile has violated a UN Security Council resolution.
MH17 report released
The Dutch have published a report on the fate of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17, the report found that the aircraft was shot down by a Buk missile.
