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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

CTF 150 makes record number of drug busts in four months

In a four-month span, Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) has proven itself a formidable force against narcotics trafficking, with 10 drug seizures totalling over 3,300 kilograms.

HMS Albion set to return to sea

HMS Albion is in the final stages of completing an extensive £90 million mid-life technical upgrade.

American destroyer visits China

The Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Sterett has arrived in Zhanjiang, China, for a scheduled port visit.

Reaper strikes Islamic State ‘booby-traps’ while Tornado and Typhoon demolish Islamic State held buildings

A Reaper hit two terrorists planting booby-traps in Raqqa, while a Tornado and a Typhoon attacked two Islamic State held buildings south-west of the city.

Reaper unmanned combat aircraft supports Syrian Democratic Forces

A Reaper struck a group of terrorists engaged in a fire fight with Syrian Democratic Forces and Typhoons hit two tunnel entrances.

Indian Navy P-8 fleet achieves 10,000 hours

The Indian Navy P-8 fleet has achieved 10,000 flight hours since induction in 2015.

Boeing to streamline defence and space unit to ‘boost competitiveness’

Boeing is taking what it calls "the next step" in making its Defense, Space & Security unit more competitive.

Defence Secretary ‘to consider’ basing a Type 26 Frigate in Gibraltar

Michael Fallon has suggested that a Type 26 Frigate could possibly be based in Gibraltar.

1,500 British troops exercising with NATO allies in Europe

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has visited some of the 1,500 British personnel currently exercising across five countries in Europe.

Tornado and Typhoon jets flatten large number of Islamic State held positions

Tornado jets attacked two targets in and around Mosul, while other Tornados and Typhoons hit seven Islamic State positions in Raqqa.