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
Netherlands to expand bombing of Islamic State into Syria
The Dutch parliament has backed the Netherlands extending air strikes against Islamic State into Syria. Like the United Kingdom, the country was previously only...
Australian assault ship completes sea trials
Australia's second Canberra class Amphibious Assault Ships, HMAS Adelaide, has completed of sea trials off the south east Australian coast
The trials reportedly centred on...
How much does it cost to run the Royal Navy?
The following list comes from a Freedom of Information request, the numbers pertain to the last financial year and are the average cost for...
Russian flagship puts in for repairs to keep her floating
The Russian Northern Fleet’s flagship, the Pyotr Veliky, is now laid up in dry dock for planned repairs to keep her at sea for...
Is Russia stepping up military presence in Syria?
Russia has confirmed it has sent personnel to Syria to oversee arms deliveries, this is believed to be the first official confirmation of an...
RAF strike kills two British Islamic State fighters
Prime Minister David Cameron revealed on Monday that British aircraft had carried out an air strike over Syria in August to kill three Islamic State...
South Korea to operate S-3 Vikings
South Korea is to introduce refurbished S-3 Viking anti-submarine warfare aircraft to counter threats from North Korea according to the Yonhap news agency.
The proposal...
MoD admit UK submarine damaged fishing boat
Despite an initial denial, the Ministry of Defence have admitted that a Royal Navy submarine was responsible for damaging a fishing trawler in the Irish Sea...
HMS Enterprise rescues over 450 migrants
HMS Enterprise has contributed to a major rescue of 453 migrants in the Mediterranean. The vessel identified four small vessels and safely brought aboard the...
Supercarriers safe in upcoming defence review
"These are non-negotiable commitments not subject to revision by the ongoing Strategic Defence & Security Review" said Minister of State for Armed Forces, Penny...
