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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 to purchase high altitude surveillance aircraft

Britain is to purchase three solar powered Zephyr 8 unmanned aircraft from Airbus. Zephyr is unique aircraft that offers a satellite like capability.

British forces to enhance NATO’s rapid response capability

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has authorised support to allies in the East of Europe in order to boost NATO rapid response capability.

IN PICTURES: Exercise Prairie Storm 2 in Canada

British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) is hosting Exercise Prairie Storm 2. The training takes the form of a Battlegroup level event held on the prairies of...

MoD selects nuclear material storage site

The Ministry of Defence announce that they have selected a nuclear material storage site as Submarine Dismantling Project progresses.

Defence Secretary praises RAF role in liberation of Fallujah

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has praised the decisive difference made by the RAF in the liberation of Fallujah.

New contract to support Storm Shadow missiles

The MoD has awarded a £28 million contract to support Storm Shadow, used by RAF Tornados and currently being integrated onto Typhoon aircraft.

British combat aircraft continue the fight against Islamic State

RAF pilots have now flown more than 2800 missions in Iraq and Syria against Islamic State, striking 865 times in Iraq and over 50 times in Syria.

Female soldiers to be given frontline combat roles

Female soldiers are to be allowed to serve on the frontline in combat roles with an announcement expected later today at the NATO summit.

US send F-16s as Argentine Air Force unable to escort Air Force One

Due to a severe lack of funding, the Argentine Air Force suffered humiliation when the US was forced to deploy its own F-16s to escort Air Force One.

HMS Defender returns from Middle East

HMS Defender has returned home following her nine-month deployment working with American and French Carrier strike groups as part of on-going operations against Islamic State. According...