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
Operation Inherent Resolve strikes target Islamic State in Syria, Iraq
US and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State, conducting 16 strikes consisting of 36 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Royal Navy ships chase off Spanish vessel in Gibraltar waters
Royal Navy ships off the coast of Gibraltar have reportedly chased off Spanish boats illegally fishing in British waters for the third day in a row.
Reports also suggest an alarming attitude in response to these events with a spokesperson saying:
"This is nothing unusual, these things happen often."
Typhoon jets destroy Islamic State HQ while Tornado jets blast machine gun positions
Typhoon and Tornado jets maintained a presence over Raqqa over the weekend, destroying an Islamic State headquarters building, including a strongpoint adjacent to the now-abandoned Islamic State 'Immigration Office', and machine-gun and mortar teams.
Littoral Combat Ship USS Little Rock successfully completes builders trials
The Lockheed Martin-led industry team has successfully completed the future USS Little Rock's Builder's Trials.
Typhoons demolish Islamic State-held building in Raqqa
A Typhoon flight saw action over Raqqa; the Syrian Democratic Forces reported coming under fire from a large building against which Typhoon aircraft conducted a successful attack using two Paveway IV guided bombs.
WATCH: The first flight of Tornado in 1974
Footage from the Tornado aircraft's first ever flight on the 14th of August 1974.
Shields up! BAE announce radiation-hardened computer for spacecraft
BAE Systems have announced a new generation of space computer.
Embraer KC-390 concludes world demonstration tour
A KC-390 has concluded a 40-day demonstration tour of 19 countries.
Northrop Grumman wins UK Forensic and Biometric Capability contract
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded an extension to its existing contract with the Home Office to continue providing services, systems operations and maintenance for the Forensic and Biometric Interim Capability (FABrIC).
US Navy 7th Fleet Commander relieved due to loss of confidence
Admiral Scott Swift, commander of US Pacific Fleet, today relieved the commander of Seventh Fleet, Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.
