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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

Typhoon releases Storm Shadow for the first time

A Typhoon jet has successfully completed a release of a Storm Shadow stand-off cruise missile.

Argentina now unable to afford new jets, purchase suspended

Argentine defence minister Agustin Rossi has announced that negotiations for new jets are under way, but will be left to the next government to purchase.

WATCH: F-35C land aboard the USS Dwight D Eisenhower

Two F-35C conducted their first arrested landings aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower off the coast of the eastern United States in October.

Britain falls silent

The country has fallen silent today to mark Armistice Day and remember those who have fought and died for us.

WATCH: Remembrance 2015

2015 has been a year of remembrance. Here we take a look at the milestone anniversaries for the Armed Forces this year.

WATCH: Taranis stealth drone flight footage

Taranis, a British stealth aircraft, is filmed during its initial flight trials. It's the most advanced aircraft ever built in the UK.

US jets sent to help protect Turkish airspace

The first six of 12 US Air Force F-15C Eagle jets arrived on Incirlik Air Base in Turkey this week to conduct combat air patrols in Turkish airspace.

British Forces lead NATO exercise in the Baltics

NATO Exercise Arrcade Fusion will be led by the Army, accompanied by a small number of supporting personnel from the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

Cyber security threat has now doubled

GCHQ has warned that the cyber sercurity threats against national security has doubled in just a year.

WATCH: Royal Navy submarine launches Trident missile

Trident is a ballistic missile equipped with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles and is armed with thermonuclear warheads.