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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

Ships shoot down missiles off Scottish coast

Ships from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States and the United Kingdom are engaged in a live-fire integrated missile defence exercise off the Scottish coast.

BAE Systems reportedly to cut 2,000 UK jobs

The main factor behind the move is the pace of production of the Typhoon aircraft, Sky News have reported, citing sources close to BAE.

Fact Check: How many jobs depend on Faslane?

Faslane is the second largest single-site employer in Scotland, after the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, with around 11,000 jobs directly and indirectly reliant on the base.

500th F-35 pilot takes to the skies in major milestone

The 500th F-35 pilot across the project has taken flight in the jet after graduating training, marking an important milestone for the project.

‘Anti-drone’ protest staged at RAF Waddington, but are unmanned aircraft as dangerous as claimed?

Protestors have staged a demonstration outside RAF Waddington, angry at the use of remotely piloted aircraft - but why?

Senior Royal Navy officer resigns as Royal Navy faces drastic cuts

Rear-Admiral Alex Burton, commander UK maritime forces, has reportedly decided to resign from the Royal Navy in the face of mounting speculation over cuts.

NATO Secretary General visits Faslane near Glasgow

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde at Faslane, Scotland, at the invitation of Michael Fallon.

The Queen Elizabeth class and their Integrated Mission System

The Aircraft Carrier Alliance have detailed the the Integrated Mission System that can be found aboard the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.

Royal Air Force Typhoons hone their skills in Oman

Eight Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft from 6 Squadron, based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland have started a two week exercise in Oman.

Coalition strikes continue against Islamic State in Syria, Iraq

US and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State, conducting 48 strikes consisting of 54 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.