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
British aircraft have carried out 1,000 airstrikes against Islamic State
The Ministry of Defence has revealed that British aircraft have carried out more than a thousand air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
North Korea carries out ‘biggest ever’ nuclear test
North Korea has conducted a fifth nuclear test, its most powerful to date.
Tornado and Reaper aircraft hit Islamic State weapons cache
British combat aircraft have once again been in heavy use against Islamic State over Iraq and Syria.
HMS Tyne escorts two Russian vessels through Channel
Patrol ship HMS Tyne has escorted two Russian Ropucha class landing ships through the Channel.
American F-35 jets to deploy on British supercarriers
Plans for frequent deployment of American F-35 aircraft alongside British jets aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth have been confirmed by the Defence Secretary.
UK to deploy extra troops to South Sudan
Britain is to send an additional 100 troops to South Sudan, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced.
Reaper destroyers Islamic State check-point in Iraq
A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft system destroyed a terrorist checkpoint, here's what happened.
Typhoon jets hunt Islamic State extremists
Royal Air Force Typhoon combat aircraft have been hunting terrorists with precision weaponry over Iraq this week, with remarkable success.
The United States has ‘no closer or stronger ally’ than Britain
United States Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter made the claim today in speech given at Oxford University.
Gibraltar busy as British naval vessels line the harbour
British naval vessels, including destroyers and a landing ship, are in Gibraltar today as a busy deployment schedule sees them resupplying at the Rock.
