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
More British troops to be sent to Afghanistan
A further 200 British troops will be sent to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation, bringing the total to 900.
Afghan military aircraft shot down as pilots flee country
An Afghan military aircraft has been shot down by Uzbekistan as it tried to flee the country, the crew are reportedly safe.
Civilians fall from airborne C-17 in Afghan evacuation
Footage has emerged showing Afghan civilians clinging to the undercarriage of transport aircraft leaving Kabul with a number appearing to fall from a C-17 while in flight.
Evacuation flights begin to arrive in Britain
The first flight of evacuated personnel landed at RAF Brize Norton from Kabul late last night.
American C-17 evacuates 800 people in single flight
C-17 aircraft are designed to carry around 100 paratroopers and their equipment but that didn't stop an American C-17 leaving Kabul with 800 souls on-board.
Huge British airlift effort underway in Afghanistan
British transport aircraft including four C-17s, one A400M, one C-130 and three Voyagers are currently involved in evacuation efforts.
MP calls for British carrier to assist Afghan evacuation
Tobias Ellwood, Chair of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee, has called for HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group to be redeployed to the Indian Ocean to assist with the Afghanistan evacuation.
Indian warship visits Britain
INS Tabar is a Talwar class frigate and was designed and built by Russia for the Indian Navy, the warship entered service in 2004.
Massive evacuation of Afghanistan underway
A massive evacuation involving aircraft from the U.S. and Britain are currently involved in evacuation efforts in Afghanistan.
