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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

Rolls-Royce win major US C-130 upgrade contract

Rolls Royce have won a $36 million contract to begin updating the US C-130 fleet with the Rolls-Royce T56 Series 3.5 engine upgrades.

Watch a Russian fighter jet intercept an American drone

Russia's Ministry of Defence have released a video showing an Su-30SM "intercepting" an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Syria.

Watch a warship shoot down a ballistic missile off Scotland

The US Navy have released a video showing a missile launching from the deck of destroyer USS Ross to intercept a ballistic missile.

A-10’s deployed against Islamic State

The US Air Force has deployed 12 A-10 aircraft in the south of Turkey to support operations against Islamic State.

First Israeli F-35 Squadron takes shape

The Israeli Air Force have established a new squadron for its F-35 aircraft, designated "Adir" in Israel.

US pilot killed in F-18 crash in England

A US Marine Corps F-18 pilot has died in a crash.

180 migrants land on the shores of RAF Akrotiri undetected

Two boats carrying 180 migrants have come ashore at a British military base in Cyprus.

Russia builds huge Arctic military base

Russia has announced it has built a military base capable of hosting strategic bombers in the northern Arctic.

Canada to withdraw jets from Syria and Iraq

The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has today confirmed he will withdraw Canadian fighter jets from the campaign against Islamic State.

Saudi Arabia to purchase Littoral Combat Ships

The Pentagon has notified Congress of a planned sale of four littoral combat ships to Saudi Arabia $11.25 billion.