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
Turkey Coup: Military attempt to seize power
Low flying jets and gunfire heard in Ankara, capital of Turkey, as bridges in Istanbul closed as parts of the military attempt to seize power in a coup.
Fishing trawler catches Portuguese submarine off Cornwall
A Portuguese submarine taking part in exercises off the coast of Cornwall became caught in the nets of a French trawler, the Royal Navy...
Russian jets appear to have bombed refugee camp in Syria
Local media reports that Russian jets have struck a refugee camp along Jordan's north-eastern border with Syria, killing at least 12 people.
There has been...
IN PICTURES: HMS Diamond being loaded with Sea Viper missiles
Images show Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond being loaded with Sea Viper missiles at HMNB Portsmouth.
Nice Attack: What do we know?
The Nice attack occurred on the evening of the 14th of July 2016, a man deliberately drove a cargo vehicle into a crowd of people celebrating Bastille...
Improved Brimstone enters service with RAF
An improved version of the Brimstone missile is ready for use on Tornado aircraft following a £170 million investment by the Ministry of Defence..
Terrorist attack kills 80+ in France
A terrorist attack has killed over 80 people, including several children, in Nice during the city's annual Bastille Day celebrations. Eyewitnesses report a truck...
250th F-35 fuselage rolls off UK production line
BAE Systems have completed the 250th aft fuselage for the F-35 at their integrated assembly line near Samlesbury.
Trials of advanced Typhoon helmet prove successful
The Striker II Helmet Mounted Display for Typhoon pilots has successfully completed further trials at BAE site in the UK.
How much of the F-35 is British?
The F-35 features a significant amount of British developed components in addition to the 15% of every jet sold globally being built in Britain.
