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
Russia builds huge Arctic military base
Russia has announced it has built a military base capable of hosting strategic bombers in the northern Arctic.
Canada to withdraw jets from Syria and Iraq
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has today confirmed he will withdraw Canadian fighter jets from the campaign against Islamic State.
Saudi Arabia to purchase Littoral Combat Ships
The Pentagon has notified Congress of a planned sale of four littoral combat ships to Saudi Arabia $11.25 billion.
Israeli soldiers attacked in Hebron, attackers killed
Two attackers with knives have attempted to stab Israeli soldiers in the West Bank city of Hebron this evening.
Russian air strikes in Syria kill 45, including rebel commander
Russian air strikes in Syria have killed 45 people including a rebel commander in Latakia province, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported today.
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.
