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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

Russia ‘has thwarted’ two armed Ukrainian incursions into Crimea

Russia says it has thwarted two armed Ukrainian incursions into Crimea, following a "massive fire fight.. Ukraine denies the Russian claims.

Tornado jets bomb machine-gun position in north-west Iraq

Tornado aircraft over northern Iraq have conducted a Paveway IV attack on a machine-gun position in the hills to the north-west of Tall Afar.

Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles fired from Yemen

Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV have reported that Saudi Arabia has intercepted two missiles fired at the country by Yemen's armed Houthi movement.

HMS Forth ready for launch on the Clyde

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES:The first of five new offshore patrol vessels, HMS Forth, is ready to be launched in Glasgow as it's joined by a submersible barge.

Airlander Airship prepares for maiden flight

The worlds largest aircraft, the Airlander Airship, has left its hangar at RAF Cardington and is preparing for its first flight.

WATCH: F-35B trials aboard USS Wasp

The F-35B completed the first round of ship suitability testing aboard the USS Wasp off the coast of Virginia in October 2011.

HMS Illustrious to be sold for scrap

HMS Illustrious is to be sold for scrap after schemes to preserve her for the nation have now been abandoned.

Typhoon jets attack two positions in the Euphrates valley

Typhoon jets have destroyed two Islamic State-held buildings in western Iraq, while assisting Iraqi forces in the Euphrates Valley.

WATCH: HMS Astute fires a Tomahawk missile, hits target

Watch as HMS Astute fires Tomahawk missiles as part of a test firing exercise.

30th Merlin MK2 Helicopter Delivered to Royal Navy

The Royal Navy has taken delivery of the 30th upgraded Merlin Mk2 helicopter from industry.