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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

Libyan helicopter shot down

A Libyan military helicopter was reportedly shot down this week.

US to step up fight against Islamic State

US Defence Secretary Ash Carter has indicated an increase in US military action in the Middle East against Islamic State.

British troops to remain in Afghanistan until 2016

British forces will stay in Afghanistan to 2016 due to Afghan forces struggling to provide complete security in the wake of increasing Taliban offensives.

Could military aircraft return to Leuchars base?

According to local media, military aircraft could return to Leuchars in a bid to counter the threat posed by Russian submarines.

US warship defies China, sails close to Chinese artificial island

A US Navy destroyer has sailed close to artificial islands built by China in the disputed waters of the South China Sea in defiance of China.

Russia conducts exercise as carrier allegedly to sail to Syria

Russian naval forces have conducted exercises in the Barents Sea amid speculation that their only aircraft carrier could be preparing to travel to Syria.

WATCH: Royal Navy’s newest supercarrier joined together

The second of the UK's new supercarriers, HMS Prince of Wales, has passed a significant milestone after two halves of the ship were joined together.

Royal Navy to benefit from significant investment

Minister of State for Defence Procurement Philip Dunne has indicated defence investment greatly benefiting the Royal Navy over the next decade.

US blocks South Korean jet export to Uzbekistan

The US government has blocked South Korea from exporting $400 million worth of indigenous supersonic training jets to Uzbekistan.
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Cyber security arms race is threat to UK business

Talk Talk boss Dido Harding has revealed she has recruited BAE to provide cyber security services to the telecoms giant following the recent data breach.