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George Allison

George Allison
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George has a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and has a keen interest in naval and cyber security matters and has appeared on national radio and television to discuss current events. George is on Twitter at @geoallison

Islamic State planning ‘mass casualty’ attacks in UK

The head of MI5 has warned that Islamic State are planning mass casualty attacks in Britain.

Pakistan acquires junked, 50 year old trainer T37s for free

Pakistan has signed a government to government deal to acquire 34 Cessna Tweet T37 trainer aircraft free of cost from Turkey.

Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian attacker in Hebron

A Palestinian who stabbed an Israeli soldier has been shot dead by security forces, Israeli authorities said, as a five-week wave of violence continued.

Russian aircraft near USS Ronald Reagan prompts scramble

Two Russian reconnaissance aircraft flew within one mile of the USS Ronald Reagan, prompting the aircraft carrier to scramble its jets.

Iraq inquiry to be published in Summer 2016

Sir John Chilcot said today that he expects to complete his Iraq inquiry report next April and publish it in Summer 2016.

British transport aircraft visits Japan

A British A400M Atlas transport aircraft has visited Japan.

UK to contribute defence assets to boost security in Malta

According to a recent MoD press release, the UK will contribute defence assets to support Maltese security operations.

2,000 Iranian troops now in Syria

Thousands of Iranian troops are in Syria, fighting for the Syrian government.

Northrop Grumman wins Long Range Strike Bomber contract

The US Air Force has announced the awarding of the development and early production contract for the Long Range Strike Bomber.

Libyan helicopter shot down

A Libyan military helicopter was reportedly shot down this week.