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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

Russian jet intercepts flight of US bombers over Baltic Sea

A Russian Su-27 intercepted a flight of B-1 and B-52 bombers during exercises taking place over the Baltic Sea.

Michael Fallon to continue as Secretary of State for Defence

Since 2014, Sir Michael Fallon has served as Secretary of State for Defence and been a member of the National Security Council.

New Boeing contract sets out 38 Apache helicopters for UK in $411m deal

A contract modification detailed by the US Department of Defense has indicated that Boeing has been awarded $411 million for 38 Apache aircraft for the UK.

B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers arrive in UK

Two B-2 Spirit stealth bombers have joined B-1B Lancers and B-52H Stratofortresses in the United Kingdom.

Squadron of F-35A jets grounded due to reported cases of hypoxia

The US Air Force has temporarily grounded a squadron of F-35A jets at Luke Air Force Base because five pilots have reported symptoms of hypoxia.

HMS Queen Elizabeth begins initial ‘Training Cruise’

Over the next week, HMS Queen Elizabeth will be manned and ready as her crew operate the ship 24-hours a day as though she's at sea, except for one detail: the carrier will not leave the pier at Rosyth.

IN PICTURES: Exercise Sabre Strike

Pictures were taken during an attack which saw the Royal Marines, assisted by Polish tanks, attack Latvian objectives as part of Exercise Sabre Strike.

Elbit to Develop Panoramic Cockpit Display Units for F-35

Elbit Systems was awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to develop a cockpit display replacement for the F-35 aircraft.

Typhoon jets take out Islamic State held building whilst Tornados blast firing positions

Typhoons struck an Islamic State-held building in eastern Raqqa whilst Tornados hit two firing points in a building in Mosul.

Tornado and Typhoon jets continue to support Iraqi troops on the ground

Tornados and Typhoons supported Iraqi troops in Mosul, hitting nine Islamic State targets.