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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

Royal Navy ice ship breaks 80 year Antarctica record

HMS Protector became the first Royal Navy vessel to visit the Eastern Antarctica or sail below 77 degrees latitude since before the Second World War.

RAF to step up air strikes against Islamic State

Air strikes to now focus on hitting command centres and supply lines while continuing to avoid civilian casualties. RAF combat aircraft have already stepped up...
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UK to send 1,000 troops to Poland

Britain will send 1,000 military personnel to take part in NATO exercises in Poland, part of an agreement with Warsaw to strengthen security ties,...

UK announces more support to Ukraine Armed Forces

The UK will gift around £500,000 worth of first aid kits to the Ukraine Armed Forces. Delivered at the request of Ukraine, this package of...

Plans to develop new anti-ship missile move forward

The jointly developed anti-ship missile will replace Harpoon in British service and Exocet in French service.

Hezbollah armed to strike Israeli ships from Syria

Syria now possesses Russian made Yachont missiles and it is now understood they have made their way into the hands of Hezbollah, a senior...

Who is responsible for Search and Rescue in the UK now?

Bristow Helicopters was awarded the contract to provide search and rescue helicopter services for the UK in 2013.

Two US Marine Corps helicopters collide off Hawaii

The US Coast Guard has responded to a report of a military aircraft collision involving two helicopters off the north shore of Hawaii, it has been reported.

RAF Puma Squadron marks 100 years

January the 12th 2016 marked 100 years since the formation of the Royal Air Force’s 33 Squadron. The squadron was formed in Filton, England in...

Royal Navy Sea Kings bid Scotland farewall

The flypast brings an end to 44 years of Sea King rescue services in Scotland, the service has been replaced by a civilian organisation.