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
Israeli surveillance drones in trial to monitor UK waters
Israeli firm Elbit Systems has been selected by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to demonstrate their unmanned aerial surveillance drones over UK waters.
HMS Montrose escorts RMS Queen Mary 2 in the Gulf
The Type 23 Frigate encountered the 150,000-tonne ocean liner while conducting routine operations in the Gulf, say the Royal Navy.
US launches unarmed ballistic missile in overnight test
The test launch was meant verify the accuracy and reliability of the weapon system.
Laser-guided Excalibur S munition passes US Navy test
The cannon-launched projectile can now engage moving targets
Mercian Regiment soldiers in Jordan for exercise
Exercise Olive Grove saw the troops from A Company, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (2 Mercian) deploy to Al Quwayrah in Jordan on the 14th of January.
British F-35 pilots continue carrier qualification on HMS Queen Elizabeth
Additional F-35B pilots have now 'shifted on to night flying as they move closer to becoming carrier qualified', say the Royal Navy.
WFEL to manufacture armoured Boxer MIVs
WFEL will manufacture armoured Boxer MIVs as part of £2.3bn contract.
Army Reserves mobilise for operational tour
Army Reservists have made history by mobilising for their largest ever deployment in a single unit, say the British Army.
MP presses Government on falling armed forces numbers
Newport East MP Jessica Morden has challenged the UK Government on the falling numbers of UK armed forces personnel.
HMS Defender in second drugs bust
The Royal Navy say that the Destroyer has had her 'second significant drugs bust in as many months'.
