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
Britain to send 250 troops to Mali for peacekeeping operations
The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will deploy 250 troops to Mali in 2020.
RAF looking at unmanned combat drones to ‘make up volume’
The drones will be deployed alongside the F-35 and Typhoon.
Airbus reveal ‘Bird of Prey’ airliner concept
Dubbed the 'Bird of Prey', the design seeks to highlight UK design credentials, say Airbus.
South Korea fires warning shots at Russian aircraft
Russian aircraft entered an air defence identification zone.
US F-35 jets train with NATO allies in Poland and the Baltics
The US forward deployed F-35 jets to Poland, Lithuania and Estonia.
NATO anti-sub exercise concludes in the Norwegian Sea
SNMG1 have concluded exercise Dynamic Mongoose.
Leonardo’s Falco drone used to monitor illegal immigration
A Falco EVO was tasked with following a trawler.
Joint Forces Command renamed Strategic Command
Joint Forces Command will be transformed into Strategic Command.
Why are the Queen Elizabeth class carriers so big?
The class are not the largest class of carrier in the world but they are most likely the smallest and least expensive carrier the Royal Navy could build which still have the advantages that large carriers offer.
