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.
British patrol ship ‘opens fire’, crosses Equator
The Royal Navy’s Caribbean-based patrol vessel HMS Medway has conducted live gunnery exercises in equatorial waters.
British maritime patrol aircraft surge to Iceland
The RAF has carried out its largest ever deployment of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, sending three jets from 120 Squadron to Keflavik Air Base in Iceland as part of NATO vigilance activity.
Paras endure Belize jungle for tough training
Paratroopers from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment have completed a month of intensive training in the jungles of Belize, an environment the Army describes as one of the most demanding it routinely uses.
UK to decide fate of Ajax as safety probe begins
A formal safety investigation into the Army’s Ajax armoured vehicle will take at least two weeks, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed, in a move that deepens uncertainty around the programme.
UK considering wider roll out of naval laser weapons
The UK is weighing whether to arm further Royal Navy ships with DragonFire beyond the initial vessels already funded for integration in 2027.
SACEUR highlights readiness during visit to air command
Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Alexus Grynkewich visited Allied Air Command headquarters at Ramstein Air Base in November.
Northrop unveils new ‘Talon’ drone fighter jet
Northrop Grumman has revealed Project Talon, a new autonomous aircraft designed to operate alongside crewed fighters.
Unidentified drones breach Irish airspace on Zelenskyy visit
Irish security services are examining a significant drone incursion that occurred during the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin.
Pro-Palestine attack reduces RAF tanker engines service life
Damage sustained during a Pro-Palestine attack at RAF Brize Norton has left two RAF Voyager engines with shortened cleared life, forcing the RAF to bring forward major maintenance.
UK explains delay to F-35B SRVL upgrade
The Ministry of Defence has moved to clarify the status of the Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing system for the UK’s F-35B Lightning II jets.
