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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

Storm Shadow cruise missile used against Islamic State for first time

The Storm Shadow cruise missile has been fired against an Islamic State target for the first time, destroying a bunker in Iraq.

HMS Dragon’s visit to Wales cancelled due to engine problems

Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon was due to dock in Cardiff on Friday but it has been reported that "propulsion problems" mean the ship...

MoD respond to claims regarding £11.5 billion Type 26 deal

It has been reported that the MoD has rejected BAE's offer to reduce the cost of the Type 26 programme by £275 million and...

Iraqi forces recapture the city of Fallujah from Islamic State

The operation began in May, three months after the Iraqi forces had started the total siege of Fallujah. On Monday, Iraqi forces fully recaptured...

Nuclear submarine in Gibraltar after Spain suggest talks

HMS Ambush has arrived in Gibraltar after Spain calls for 'Joint Control' of Gibraltar following Brexit.

Britain relocates Skynet military satellite over Asia-Pacific region

The UK has moved one of its Skynet satellites over the Asia-Pacific region to give the system global coverage and assist allies. Skynet is a...

The UK has voted to LEAVE the European Union

We do not believe there will be any impact on the British Armed Forces outside of the European Union.

British F-35’s to be repaired in Britain

Many news outlets report that complex electronics in the new F-35 jets will have to be sent to US for repairs for security reasons, that is not the case.

UPDATE: British air strikes continue against Islamic State

British aircraft have continued to conduct air operations against Islamic State.

MoD launch cyber defence test

The Ministry of Defence has created a cyber defence test designed to identify military personnel with an aptitude for cyber work. The Defence Cyber Aptitude...