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 Dragon in £9m Heroin bust
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon seized 49kg of heroin – her fifth drugs bust in three months in the Gulf say the MoD.
Reapers and Typhoons hit Islamic State
A Reaper unmanned aircraft conducted two attacks on terrorists north-east of Abu Kamal, whilst Typhoon jets struck a further three Islamic State buildings.
Tornado jets destroy Islamic State caves before returning home
Tornado jets collapsed the entrance to a cave in northern Iraq, where Islamic State had stockpiled equipment.
BAE awarded Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle contract by US Army
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems two contract modifications worth up to $575 million.
Royal Marines mortars exercise in Arctic
The live firing is part of the Royal Marines winter deployment inside the Arctic Circle, Exercise Aquila 19.
Airbus delivers first upgraded Tranche 1 Typhoon to Spain
Airbus has delivered the first upgraded Tranche 1 Eurofighter to the Spanish Air Force.
HMS St Albans and HMS Astute train together in Atlantic
Submarine HMS Astute and Type 23 frigate HMS St Albans trained together recently in the Atlantic Ocean.
UK and Oman sign Joint Defence Agreement
The UK and Oman have signed a new Joint Defence Agreement.
Typhoon jets use Brimstone missile in combat for first time
A Brimstone missile has been fired from a Typhoon jet for the first time, in the fight against Islamic State.
British P-8 Poseidon aircraft to be deployed to the Arctic
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that the UK's new fleet of P-8 Poseidon aircraft will deploy to the Arctic.
