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George Allison

George Allison
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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

British drones “will always be under human control”

"The operation of our drones will always be under human control as an absolute guarantee of human oversight, authority and accountability for their use."

HMS Ocean arrives in BALTOPS exercise area

HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy’s flagship, has arrived in the operating area for the NATO BALTOPS exercise.

British air strikes against Daesh continue

British forces have continued to conduct air operations in the fight against Daesh.

British pilot completes 1,000th F-35B vertical landing

Test pilot Peter 'Wizzer' Wilson has completed the 1,000th vertical landing in an F-35B as part of ongoing flight testing of the jet.

WATCH: RAF Tornados strike Daesh bomb factory

In northern Iraq, intelligence had located a large truck-bomb factory near Mosul and two RAF Tornado GR4s armed with 1000lb Enhanced Paveway II guided...

Denmark select F-35

After a 30 day review, the Danish Parliament has approved the government's recommendation to acquire 27 F-35's.

Glasgow welcomes troops home

The 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, have taken part in a homecoming parade through Glasgow today where they received a warm welcome.

British Army engineers build longest amphibious bridge ever made

British Army engineers have built the longest amphibious bridge ever made - at 350 metres – as part of the largest joint exercise in...

Minister praises “tireless work” of UK military against Daesh

British forces are engaged against Daesh in Operation Shader. The operation began in Iraq in September 2014, following a formal request for assistance by the Iraqi government.

Russian fighter jet crashes near Moscow

A Su-27 fighter jet has crashed near Moscow. The pilot has died in the crash, guiding the aircraft away from residential buildings.