Lisa West
Lisa holds a degree in Media and Communication from Glasgow Caledonian University. With a background in media, she plays a key role in the editorial team, managing industry news and maintaining the standards of the publication's online community.
RAF using inflatable SAM sites for pilot training
The Royal Air Force has introduced a new ground-based threat simulation capability using inflatable replica surface-to-air missile systems and electronic emitters to prepare combat pilots for modern air defence environments.
BAE Bofors completes acquisition of Swedish machining firm
BAE Systems Bofors has completed its acquisition of Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB, a Swedish precision mechanics and component machining specialist.
SYOS autonomous heavy-lift helicopter clears serial production
The SYOS Aerospace SA200 uncrewed autonomous helicopter has completed a series of fully autonomous mission trials, clearing the aircraft for serial production.
Babcock and Truflo link UK-Australia sub supply chains
Babcock and Truflo Marine have announced a UK pilot initiative aimed at integrating Australian manufacturing into allied submarine sustainment supply chains in support of AUKUS. #CNE2026
Cooper says Russia becoming more reckless as it weakens
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that Russia is becoming more reckless and dangerous as its military performance in Ukraine weakens, speaking after a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Helsingborg.
New Wedgetail early warning aircraft arrives at Lossiemouth
The first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft destined for RAF service has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth.
Babcock brings 300 pupils to Rosyth for engineering festival
Babcock International has welcomed more than 300 school pupils to its annual Festival of Engineering at its Rosyth site, as the company continues to build a pipeline of engineering talent ahead of what it describes as rising demand for skilled workers across the UK.
UK declines to give timeline for F-35 Block 4 upgrade
The Ministry of Defence has declined to provide a completion timeline for the F-35 Block 4 upgrade programme.
France beats UK in Sweden frigate contest
Sweden has selected France's Naval Group to supply four frigates for its Luleå class programme, passing over a competing British bid from Babcock.
CNE 2026: Inside the Royal Navy’s Hybrid Navy ambition
Navy Leaders and Teledyne Marine have published a deep dive into Hybrid Navy, Atlantic Bastion and Atlantic Net ahead of #CNE2026.
