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.
Hawk to receive upgraded cockpit software under new contract
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract worth up to GBP 2.5 million to Inzpire Ltd to upgrade mission support systems used on the RAF Hawk T1 aircraft.
RAF-led Project BOYD to explore AI-driven planning
Project BOYD is a Royal Air Force-led initiative focused on using artificial intelligence to accelerate and improve military command and control decision-making.
Update given on British destroyer missile upgrade
The Sea Viper Evolution programme for the Type 45 Destroyer fleet is expected to deliver an initial ballistic missile defence capability in the early 2030s, according to a new parliamentary answer.
MPs hear calls to back Scottish aero skills at Prestwick
Industry representatives have urged stronger public-sector support for Scottish aerospace and defence sector, warning that future skills and jobs depend on sustained government backing, according to evidence heard by the Scottish Affairs Committee.
Turkish drone carrier task group deploys to deter Russia
A Turkish naval task group led by the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu has deployed under the NATO Allied Reaction Force to take part in exercise STEADFAST DART 2026.
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.
