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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
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Reapers and Tornados strike multiple Islamic State targets in Mosul

A Reaper, conducting surveillance south-west of Raqqa on Wednesday, kept watch on a small group of terrorists and was able to conduct a successful attack with a Hellfire missile.

US successfully intercept missile with Ground-based Midcourse Defense system

The Ground-based Midcourse Defense system has successfully intercepted a threat representative of an intercontinental ballistic missile, demonstrating the system’s ability to detect, engage and destroy targets.

WATCH: British troops land in Greece to take part in NATO exercise Noble Jump

Footage shows British troops from the 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade and the 11th Infantry Brigade departing the UK and arriving in Greece for a NATO exercise.

NATO exercise Noble Jump 2017 begins

Forces from a number of NATO countries will deploy a significant number of soldiers, vehicles and helicopters to Romania to test the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force concept.

WATCH: Royal Air Force conduct flypast over NATO headquarters in Brussels

A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas and two Typhoon aircraft have taken part in a Flypast over NATO HQ in Brussels.

HMS Monmouth seizes £65m of heroin and cannabis in major drugs bust

Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth has seized £65m of cannabis and heroin from a vessel in the Indian Ocean.

Tornados and Typhoons eliminate Islamic State machine-gun team in Iraq

A Paveway IV eliminated an Islamic State light machine-gun team, whilst a truck-bomb was destroyed with a Brimstone missile. According to the Ministry of Defence,...

HMS Mersey escorts Russian ships through English Channel

HMS Mersey escorted a number of Russian vessels in the English Channel over the bank holiday weekend.

WATCH: The S-97 Raider in action

The S-97 Raider is a next-generation light tactical prototype helicopter capable of carrying six troops and external weapons.

British Armed Forces recognised for support to UN Peacekeeping

British Armed Forces personnel have been recognised for their efforts to support Peacekeeping around the world.