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
Egypt receives first new assault ship, Gamal Abdel Nasser
The Gamal Abdel Nasser a helicopter carrier of the French Mistral class. The vessel was originally built for the Russian Navy.
Leader of Islamic State reportedly killed in US airstrike
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of Islamic State has reportedly been killed in a US airstrike.
British forces “playing major role” in liberating Fallujah
The RAF have concentrated air operations in the vicinity of Fallujah, assisting Iraqi forces in their battle for the city.
Challenger tank upgrade competition heats up
BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall and others in the industry have expressed interest in the Challenger tank upgrade project.
HMS Dauntless temporarily reduced to harbour training ship
An engineering remedy is being worked on and HMS Dauntless will eventually return to operations, this however will not be for a few years.
RFA Lyme Bay takes over as Gulf mothership
RFA Lyme Bay has taken over the role of minehunter mother ship in Persian Gulf.
Red Arrows cut displays at Farnborough due to safety regulations
It is understood that only straight and level flypasts are permitted, meaning that the Red Arrows will not be able to perform complex displays.
NATO to deploy four battalions to Baltics and Poland
NATO will deploy four battalions to Poland and the Baltic states as part of a push back against Russia's intervention in Ukraine, alliance head Jens Stoltenberg said Monday.
Vietnamese Su-30 crashes, two pilots missing
A Vietnam People's Air Force's Su-30MK2 has gone down during a trial flight.
No evidence of Islamic State involvement in Orlando shootings
US President Barack Obama has said that there is no clear evidence that the Orlando gunman was directed by Islamic State.
