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
UK ‘could lose status as credible military power’ without defence spending increase
Rear Admiral Alex Burton, ex-commander Maritime Forces, said the ability to "fight and win on the front line" was being affected by defence spending issues.
Soldiers remove contaminated vehicle from Salisbury Hospital after Russian spy incident
Soldiers from the Royal Logistic Corps and the Royal Tank Regiment removed a contaminated vehicle from the Accident and Emergency entrance at Salisbury Hospital in Wiltshire on Operation MORLOP, in response to a request from the police.
Allied strikes continue against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria
US and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State, conducting 20 strikes consisting of 30 engagements in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Defence Secretary to ‘intervene to protect military personnel’ from Scottish government tax plans
The intervention comes after the decision by the Scottish government to bring in new income tax bands which, it has been claimed, will impact around 8,000 armed forces personnel in Scotland.
Allied artillery exercises together in Germany
British Army artillery is working alongside allies on a major artillery exercise in Germany.
Violent Extremism and Russia top threats to Europe says US European commander
The United States and NATO are working together to counter the biggest threats to European security -- violent extremism and Russian destabilisation efforts, Army Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, the commander of U.S. European Command, has said.
2 Yorks provide force protection in Afghanistan
The 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, or 2 YORKS, are currently deployed in Kabul, Afghanistan in support of the NATO Resolute Support Mission, say the British Army.
HMS Enterprise takes part in NATO Adriatic Exercise
Survey ship HMS Enterprise is leading a task group of NATO minehunters around the Mediterranean.
RFA Mounts Bay helps out Jamaican orphanage
An orphanage in Jamaica has received a makeover from personnel aboard RFA Mounts Bay, say the Royal Navy.
Saudi Arabia and UK sign Memorandum of Intent for purchase of 48 more Typhoon...
The UK Government has signed a Memorandum of Intent with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to aim to finalise discussions for the purchase of 48 Typhoon Aircraft.
