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 jet shoots down Iranian drone near Qatar
A Royal Air Force Typhoon operating from Qatar has shot down an Iranian drone heading towards Qatari territory.
American forces sink Iranian warship
An Iranian Navy Jamaran-class warship has been struck by US forces during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury.
British jets in the air in defensive action over Middle East
British fast jets are flying as part of regional defensive operations in the Middle East, the Defence Secretary has confirmed, following US and Israeli strikes against Iran.
British destroyer integrates with French carrier group
HMS Dauntless has been operating alongside the French Navy during exercise ORION 26, joining the carrier strike group centred on the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
Attack launched against Iran as explosions rock Tehran
Explosions have been reported in Tehran after Israel confirmed it had launched strikes against Iran, with US officials later saying American forces are also participating in the operation.
Massive surge of American F-15 jets heads to UK
A significant movement of United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles is underway towards the United Kingdom.
UK weapon manufacturing major aim for Project Grayburn
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project GRAYBURN, the British Army's future small arms programme, remains in its concept phase and does not yet have a defined measure of "export potential".
Russia caught launching drones at French aircraft carrier
The Swedish Armed Forces have confirmed that a Russian drone was observed taking off from the Russian signals intelligence vessel Zhigulevsk in the Oresund, during the visit of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to Malmö.
British paratroopers drop into France
British paratroopers have been landing in France as part of Exercise ORION 26, joining their French counterparts in a large-scale airborne operation designed to test rapid reaction forces under NATO scenarios.
Unite hails Leonardo helicopter award as victory for workers
Unite has described the government decision to award the New Medium Helicopter contract to the Leonardo Yeovil facility as a tremendous victory for aerospace workers.
