Lisa West
Lisa has a degree in Media & Communication from Glasgow Caledonian University and works with industry news, sifting through press releases in addition to moderating website comments.
Over £1.3 billion spent on medical vetting in 10 years
Neil O’Brien MP (Conservative – Harborough, Oadby and Wigston) asked the Ministry of Defence how much was spent on Capita-provided medical vetting for armed...
BAE Systems’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle debuts
The ACV is designed to operate across both open ocean and challenging land terrain, offering a versatile platform that the company claims is well suited for operations worldwide.
HENSOLDT extends Eurofighter radar contract by €350m
The extension follows approval by the German and Spanish Ministries of Defence and commissions further development tasks by Airbus Defence and Space.
Defence & Prisons partner to plant 30,000 trees in Plymouth
The scheme plays an important role in cost-saving by supplying saplings at cost, thereby reducing taxpayer expense.
MoD exceeds invoice payment targets for SMEs
Minister of State for Defence Maria Eagle stated that the MoD aims to pay 90% of undisputed and valid invoices from small and medium-sized enterprises within five days, with a 100% target for payments within 30 days.
New frigate crew commemorates heroic action of namesake
The crew of the Royal Navy’s new frigate HMS Venturer recently paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of a historic World War II encounter,...
Rising popularity of apprenticeships among young people
A new Apprenticeship Barometer survey conducted by BAE Systems, one of the UK’s largest apprenticeship providers, has revealed a growing preference for apprenticeships among young people aged 16-24.
UK seeks stronger defence cooperation with the EU
The UK Government has reiterated its ambition to secure a comprehensive UK-EU defence and security agreement, according to a parliamentary response provided by Luke...
NATO warships step up patrols in Mediterranean
NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian conducted its first focused patrol of 2025 in the Eastern Mediterranean, led by the Turkish Navy with contributions from the...
No Armed Forces TV Licence discounts or exemptions planned
No Armed Forces TV Licence discounts or exemptions planned, but many may not realise they don’t need one if they only watch on-demand or avoid live TV and BBC iPlayer.
