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George Allison

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

Typhoon and Tornado jets hunt Islamic State snipers in Raqqa and Mosul

Royal Air Force Tornado and Typhoon combat aircraft have been carrying out sorties against Islamic State snipers targeting allied troops.

First operational US Air Force F-35A squadron receives final aircraft

The USAF 388th Fighter Wing has accepted its 23rd and 24th 'combat-coded' F-35A.

Block 5 MQ-9 Reaper debuts in combat

The latest version of the MQ-9 Reaper was successfully flown in combat in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in Canada

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, cruiser USS San Jacinto, destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill have arrived in Halifax, Canada to celebrate Canada 150.

NATO members move to replace ageing maritime patrol aircraft capabilities

Six NATO Allies announced their readiness to work together in developing and fielding follow-on solutions for their existing maritime anti-submarine and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft.

Defence Secretary announces plans for UK to ‘step up’ NATO commitment

Michael Fallon has announced a package of new contributions to NATO.

Rolls-Royce announces £150m investment in UK aerospace facilities

Rolls-Royce has today announced a £150m investment in new and existing civil aerospace facilities in the UK.

Russia claims HMS Queen Elizabeth is ‘a convenient target’

After Defence Secretary Michael Fallon mocked Russia over fears it will attempt to spy on HMS Queen Elizabeth during sea trials, Russia has hit back.

WATCH: HMS Queen Elizabeth on sea trials

Watch as footage shows HMS Queen Elizabeth conduct vital system tests off the coast of Scotland. 

HMS Iron Duke and HMS Sutherland escort HMS Queen Elizabeth on trials

HMS Sutherland and HMS Iron Duke are escorting the Royal Navy's largest ever warship as she conducts vital system tests off the coast of Scotland.