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
HMS Queen Elizabeth begins second phase of F-35 trials
HMS Queen Elizabeth welcomed back her F-35 Lightning jets for part two of flying trials.
Reaper attacks Islamic State fighters while Typhoons destroy caves
A Reaper attacked a group of terrorists caught in the open in eastern Syria, whilst Typhoon jets collapsed the entrance to a cave containing stockpiled weapons in northern Iraq.
Tornado jets bomb islamic state IED production facility
Tornado jets have bombed a base for an improvised explosive device team in eastern Syria.
Typhoon jets obliterate Islamic State troops firing at the Syrian Democratic Forces.
Typhoon jets provided fire support to the SDF on the Sunday 21st of October.
Babcock achieves 4.5″ Mk8 MOD 1 Gun programme milestone
Babcock International has reached a milestone in its five year contract with the Ministry of Defence's International Guns, Missiles and Rockets (IGMR) project team.
Cost of British operations against Islamic State reaches £1.4 billion
The total cost of British operations against Islamic State has been revealed.
Final assembly of E-7 aircraft and radar combination to be undertaken in the UK
Stuart Andrew, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence, has revealed that Final assembly of the E-7 aircraft and radar combination will be undertaken in the UK.
Tornado jets demolish Islamic State observation post in eastern Syria
Two Tornado jets were tasked with the destruction of an Islamic State observation post which was identified to the north-east of Abu Kamal on Wednesday the 17th of October.
Raytheon Ship Self-Defense System demonstrates first link from ship to F-35B
For the first time ever, Raytheon Company’s Ship Self Defense System established a digital air connection between a sea-based ship and an airborne F-35B aircraft.
Babcock to close Appledore shipyard
Babcock International has today announced it has taken the difficult decision to exit operations at its Appledore facility in Devon, ending its site lease in March 2019.
