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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

Leased P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft looked at to fill gap

Britain is considering the lease of two US Navy P-8's, with British crews, to bridge the gap between now and when the first British P-8's enter service.

RAF scrambled 7 times this year to meet Russian bombers

RAF Typhoon jets have been launched seven times this year to meet Russian aircraft the MoD has revealed.

Government announce boost to Scottish defence jobs

The MoD plans to build 18 vessels of various types for the Royal Navy, all of which will be built in Scotland.

UK launches air strikes in Syria

Following the vote in the House of Commons last night, Tornado GR4 aircraft flew their first offensive operation against Islamic State targets inside Syria. Following the...

Parliament votes to extend airstrikes into Syria

On the 2nd of December 2015, Parliament voted 397 to 223 in favour of airstrikes in Syria.

NATO invites Montenegro to join alliance

NATO has welcomed Montenegro into the alliance in its first expansion since 2009.

WATCH: Exploring HMS Queen Elizabeth

Would you like a tour of HMS Queen Elizabeth? Well this video gives you that tour with a intriguing look at some of the...

Parliament to vote on bombing Islamic State in Syria

MPs will decide later whether to back UK air strikes in Syria against militants from Islamic State.

Should Britain conduct air strikes in Syria?

What do you think? Should Britain extend its bombing campaign in Iraq to Syria? Let us know.

German cabinet approves action against Islamic State

The German cabinet has backed plans for military support in the fight against Islamic State militants in Syria.