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
Royal Navy gets new surveillance drone
The high-definition imagery and radar data from the Peregrine drone will be fed directly into warship Combat Management Systems.
British crew fly on American surveillance aircraft
This is the first time in several years that RAF personnel from 51 Sqn have flown on the exercise.
UK increasing medical aid to earthquake-hit Turkey
Support will include a field hospital and C-130 Hercules critical care air support team.
British jet joins huge effort to monitor NATO border
A British RC-135 surveillance aircraft joined an American RC-135 and an Italian G550 in conducting patrols over almost the entire length of the NATO border with Russia.
Russian troops ditch 30 armoured vehicles in single incident
There have been heavy casualties in Vuhledar, with inexperienced units being committed and the abandonment of armoured vehicles after a failed assault.
British tankers continue supporting fight against Daesh
Voyager tankers continue to launch from RAF Akrotiri on the island of Cyprus to support sorties against terrorist group Daesh.
Britain starts construction on new nuclear missile submarine
Steel has been cut today on HMS Warspite, the third of four new nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed Dreadnought Class submarines.
Helicopter scours Glasgow Airport area for emergency beacon
A Search and Rescue helicopter belonging to HM Coastguard was involved in the search for an emergency beacon near Glasgow Airport this morning which, luckily, turned out to be an accidental activation.
Britain to train Ukrainian fighter pilots
The training will ensure Ukrainian pilots can fly sophisticated NATO-standard fighter jets.
Labour calls for UK rearmament and end to military cuts
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey has called for Britain to rearm and urged the Government to boost efforts to reinforce Ukraine while also calling for an end to British military budget cuts.
