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
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.
Lockheed Martin’s missile defence laser continues toward development
The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $25.5 million contract extension to continue development of its Low Power Laser Demonstrator (LPLD) missile interceptor concept.
Tornado jets destroy Islamic State observation post in eastern Syria
On Monday the 15th of October, two Tornado GR4s were tasked with the destruction of a terrorist observation post which had been identified to the south-east of Hajin.
Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov damaged after floating dry-dock sinks
The floating dry-dock where Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov was being upgraded has 'sunk completely', damaging the vessel and potentially killing workers according to Russian media.
