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
UK explores purchase of 16 extended range Chinook helicopters
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of sixteen H-47 Chinook (Extended Range) helicopters to the UK for $3.5 billion.
Type 26 Frigate wins Canadian frigate competition
Canada has selected the Type 26 Frigate as the preferred option for the Royal Canadian Navy's future Canadian Surface Combatants.
HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in New York
HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived in New York this afternoon, marking the start of an historic visit to the US city.
HMS Argyll shows off firepower
HMS Argyll demonstrated her firepower alongside the UK’s allies in the Asia Pacific region as part of an exercise, say the Royal Navy.
First bombs dropped by F-35 jets launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth
The first bombs have been dropped from F-35 jets conducting trials on board Britain’s newest aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, say the Royal Navy.
Tornado and Reaper work together against Islamic State mortars
Tornado jets, working with a Reaper unmanned aircraft, destroyed a mortar position in eastern Syria.
Voyager refuels F-35B in the UK for the first time
The RAF have announced that one of its Voyager Air-to-Air Refuelling tankers has completed the first UK refuel of the F-35B.
NATO Task Group visits Tunisia
Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group Two (SNMCMG2) visited the Port of La Goulette last week.
UK and German forces test military mobility for Ex Trident Juncture
UK troops landed at Rotterdam in the Netherlands on Wednesday as German tanks boarded a cargo ship on their way to Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture 2018 – NATO's largest since the Cold War.
Typhoon and Tornado jets strike Islamic State positions
Typhoon jets bombed an Islamic State command post in eastern Syria, whilst Tornado jets struck a compound.
