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
UK forces begin training Iraq in counter-IED tactics
UK personnel are now providing counter-Improvised Explosive Devices training to members of the Iraqi Security Forces in Iraq.
British armoured battlegroup exercise in Poland
The UK has deployed around 800 troops and more than 130 vehicles, including Challenger tanks, to Exercise Dragon in Poland.
MoD reject claims carriers will not have sufficient crew
The Ministry of Defence have rejected claims that Britain risks not being able to crew its new supercarriers.
Iraq repels Islamic State onslaught
Iraq has announced that its security forces have managed to repel a suicide attack by the Islamic State militants north of Ramadi.
HMS Defender prepares for Middle East deployment
The destroyer will spend nine months in the Middle East after taking over from sister ship HMS Duncan.
British-French Task Force evacuate Corsica
A combined British and French naval fleet off Corsica used their helicopters and landing craft to evacuate civilians to safety.
UK demands answers over Russian rocket launcher in Ukraine
The British delegation to the OSCE are demanding answers regarding how a Russian missile system has ended up in the hands of separatist forces in Ukraine.
Luftwaffe over Yorkshire again
A German Air Force squadron operating out of RAF Leeming is using the Joint Warrior exercise to test its Tornado pilots.
Turkey shoots down aircraft on Syrian border
Turkey have shot down a drone on their border with Syria.
India to test subsonic cruise missile
India will today conduct a test firing of Nirbhay, their first indigenous cruise missile.
