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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

Britain arrests Indian fishermen

It has been reported that as many as 23 Indian fishermen have been arrested after trespassing on Diego Garcia earlier in the month.

Coalition aircraft smash Islamic State convoy

It has been reported that coalition aircraft have destroyed an Islamic State convoy in Iraq.

Work begins in preparation for new Trident submarines

Work has started at a shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness as part of a £300m investment in preparation for the UK's next generation of Trident missile submarines.

Syrian troops launch offensive in Homs under Russian cover

Syrian state media is reporting that government forces have launched an offensive in the central province of Homs under the cover of Russian airstrikes.

Irish vessel rescues more than 100 migrants

Irish Naval Service patrol ship Samuel Beckett has rescued more than 100 migrants off the Libyan coast today.

Commando Helicopter Force receive first new Merlin

The first next generation Merlin helicopter, termed 'interim Merlin Mk3', has been delivered to 846 Naval Air Squadron.

India grounds “flawed” Tejas jets

Within months of joining the Indian Air Force, Tejas fighter jets have been grounded because of problems with their landing gear.

Thousands of Iranian troops now in Syria

Thousands of Iranian troops have reportedly arrived in Syria to take part in a ground offensive against insurgents around Aleppo.

Israel deploys soldiers to its cities to stop attacks

The Israeli government have ordered the deployment of hundreds of soldiers to cities to combat a rise in stabbing attacks.

US and Russia in air safety talks after ‘near miss’

The United States and Russia are to hold air safety talks after it emerged combat aircraft from both nations came within miles of each other at the weekend.