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.
Shapps defends secrecy over Afghan data breach handling
Former defence secretary Sir Grant Shapps has defended his decision to withhold briefings from senior parliamentarians for around a month following the Afghan data breach, telling MPs he believed wider disclosure could have put lives at risk.
Royal Navy tracks Russian shadow tanker off Gibraltar
Royal Navy forces monitored a sanctioned Russian-linked oil tanker as it transited the Strait of Gibraltar, ahead of a subsequent French boarding operation, as part of wider allied efforts to disrupt Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet.
Defence signs logistics mobilisation pact with nine firms
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it is working with industry to improve the UK ability to mobilise logistics personnel during times of crisis, following a parliamentary question on workforce preparedness.
UK avoids ruling out force against Russian shadow fleet
In a written question, Lord West of Spithead asked why Maritime Counter-Terrorism forces were not being used to stop vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet when transiting the Channel or other waters close to the UK.
Army sets out service life for key armoured engineer fleet
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the planned out-of-service dates for several British Army armoured engineering and support vehicles, outlining how long core elements of the fleet are expected to remain in use.
UK helicopters train in Arctic as Operation Clockwork runs
UK military helicopters have deployed to northern Norway as Commando Helicopter Force begins its annual Arctic training deployment under Operation Clockwork.
UK to mass-produce Ukrainian air defence drones
The Ministry of Defence has set out new details on Project Octopus, a joint UK–Ukraine defence industrial initiative aimed at rapidly scaling air defence drone production for use in the war against Russia.
UK approvals required for US use of bases
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that decisions on whether the United States can use its military bases in the UK for operational purposes are taken on a case-by-case basis and require UK approval.
Report urges reforms to unlock SME role in UK defence
A new report by Babcock and the University of Exeter shows that small and medium sized enterprises could play a significantly larger role in strengthening UK defence resilience, but warns that structural barriers continue to limit their participation.
Northrop Grumman to build US Navy lightweight torpedo
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract to manufacture a new advanced lightweight torpedo for the U.S. Navy, featuring a newly developed warhead intended to improve weapon effectiveness.
