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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

UK to examine improving P-8 ground surveillance capabilities

The UK is looking to improve the overland surveillance capability of the P-8 Poseidon aircraft it intends to purchase.

WATCH: Hellfire missile destroys weapons cache

A large cache of ammonium nitrate, used to make improvised explosive devices has been taken out by a Hellfire missile.

RAF hoping to retain all Sentinel aircraft

Plans to cut the fifth Sentinel surveillance aircraft have been put on hold.

Supercarrier nears completion

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of two new supercarriers, is currently in the final stages of completion, the vessel is due to go sea for trials in the New Year.

British commander wants US Marine Corps aircraft on new aircraft carriers

The commanding officer of the UK's new supercarrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has expressed a desire for US Marine Corps aircraft to join his own on deck.

IN PICTURES: Joint Expeditionary Force sails

Royal Navy ships from the Joint Expeditionary Force line up for photos.

French carrier begins operations against Islamic State

Air operations over Iraq against Islamic State from the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle have now begun.

WATCH: Hellfire missile destroys Islamic State combat vehicle

An Islamic State technical vehicle was struck by a Hellfire missile in Northern Iraq in support of Peshmerga, the footage has recently been released.

Sweden to reintroduce national service

The Swedish government has announced the reintroduction of compulsory military service, as part of aims to rebuild national defences amid rising tensions in the region.

BAE awarded $50m contract to modernise naval guns

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $50 million contract option to upgrade four additional Mk 45 Naval Guns on guided missile destroyers.