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
Liverpool to host Armed Forces Day 2017
The Ministry of Defence have revealed that Liverpool is to host Armed Forces Day 2017.
Armed Forces Day (formerly Veterans' Day) is an annual event...
Priest murdered in Normandy attack
A priest has been killed in a suspected terrorist attack after two knifemen stormed a church in the town of Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, Normandy. Police are handling...
New American supercarrier proving unreliable in tests
The US Navy's newest supercarrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, may struggle to launch and recover aircraft, mount a defence and move munitions.
Tornado, Typhoon jets strike Islamic State positions
Tornado jets bombed an Islamic State position north of Mosul and destroyed a stronghold in northern Iraq.
British Reaper drones supporting anti-IS forces in Iraq and Syria
Reaper drones have provided air support to Iraqi forces fighting in northern Iraq and Syrian opposition forces engaged with Islamic State.
Russia reportedly bombs British and American special forces base
Russian aircraft are believed to have destroyed an outpost near the Jordanian border used by British and US special forces.
China have no plans to fight in Syria
China has confirmed it has no plans to send military vessels to Syria to fight with Russian forces.
‘Britain’s global role’ a speech by the Defence Secretary
The following is a speech given addressing the UK's global role by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence this month in Washington, US.
British General NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
General Sir James Everard has been appointed NATO's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
Syrian asylum seeker blows himself up in Germany
A Syrian has blown himself up and injured 15 other people with a backpack bomb near a festival in the south German town of Ansbach.
