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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

UAE combat aircraft missing after mission in Yemen

The United Arab Emirates has said that one of its aircraft taking part in a mission against Houthi rebels in Yemen is missing.

North Korean submarine missing, presumed sunk

A North Korean submarine is missing and presumed sunk, according to various reports.

Advanced F-35 targeting system preparing for tests

Lockheed Martin is assembling a prototype "advanced" electro-optical targeting system proposed to replace the current production version on the F-35.

WATCH: RAF pilot performs first UK takeoff of F-35B at sea

Squadron Leader Jim Schofield performs the first short take-off at sea in 2013 of a F-35B aircraft on-board USS Wasp.

Norwegian F-35 pilot counters poor performance myth

A Norwegian pilot has published a rebuttal to claims that F-35 is a poor dogfighter.

Islamic State ‘plotting huge attacks’ in UK

Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said there is evidence Islamic State was "trying to build bigger attacks" globally, and the UK was among its targets.

F-35 provides Close Air Support for US Rangers

Two F-35A’s teamed up with the 3rd Battalion US Rangers to provide air support against simulated hostile targets in close proximity to the Rangers.

£225m boost for Cumbria shipyard

Industry in Cumbria has received a boost with the announcement by the government of £225m of spending at Barrow-in-Furness.

Video: Typhoons strike Islamic State weapons factory

The Typhoons released a total of 16 Paveways which completely demolished some workshops and storage sheds.

Boost for Lossiemouth as more personnel, Typhoons planned

The UK Government plans to station a dozen more Typhoon jets at RAF Lossiemouth and bring an extra 400 personnel to the base.