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
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.
Saab ‘concerned by lack of competition’ in E-3D Sentry replacement
In a letter from SAAB to the Defence Select Committee Chairman, the company express concern over the lack of competition in the programme to replace the British E-3D Sentry aircraft fleet.
HMS Queen Elizabeth to visit New York
Taking a break from trials, aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to visit New York.
HMS Tamar launched on the Clyde
The fourth of five new Offshore Patrol Vessels being built for the Royal Navy has been officially launched on the Clyde in Glasgow.
What is Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing and why is it a good idea?
The Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing (SRVL) is a British endeavour—a capability at least a decade in the making—that will allow pilots to return to ship with more stores.
British Chinook helicopters train with US Marine Corps
British Chinook pilots and crewmen have spent the past seven weeks flying with US Marines at Marine Air Corps Station Yuma in southern Arizona.
