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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

WATCH: What is Sea Venom?

Sea Venom is an Anglo-French lightweight anti-ship missile developed by MBDA to equip the Royal Navy and the French Navy.

WATCH: What is Sea Ceptor?

Sea Ceptor is the next-generation, ship-based, all-weather, air defence weapon system that will arm current and future Royal Navy frigates.

WATCH: Taranis unmanned aircraft first flight footage

Taranis, the stealthy unmanned combat vehicle demonstrator, was filmed during its initial flight trials.

WATCH: Brimstone Missile test fired from Apache

Footage from the first ever firings of a Brimstone 2 missile from an Apache AH-64E.

Laser weapons for the F-35?

Lockheed Martin is currently examining concepts for laser weapons for use by the F-35 and other aircraft.

HMS Enterprise helps rescue 700 people in the Mediterranean

HMS Enterprise has helped rescue another 700 migrants in an incident off the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean Sea, the Ministry of Defence have revealed.

WATCH: 847 Naval Air Squadron on Exercise Wildcat Raider

Watch 847 Naval Air Squadron on Exercise Wildcat Raider at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, USA.

WATCH: Building the new River class Offshore Patrol Vessels

Take a look inside the BAE shipbuilding halls as the first steel is cut for HMS Trent, a new offshore patrol vessel for the Royal Navy.

What are the Royal Air Force actually doing over the Middle East?

In addition to airstrikes, the Royal Air Force have also made significant contributions towards the coalition's intelligence capabilities.

Red Arrows jet suffers bird strike in Wales

A Red Arrows Hawk jet has suffered a bird strike after taking part in a display in Wales, the aircraft landed safely.