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.
Inside the dramatic carrier air ambulance rescue at sea
A Maritime Medical Emergency Response Team from HMS Prince of Wales was scrambled to HMS Duncan in the Norwegian Sea during a training exercise.
Capgemini signs multi-year tech deal with BAE Systems
Capgemini has announced a multi-year agreement with BAE Systems to deliver operational integration across the defence company's technology systems.
British aircraft carrier arrives in Norway
HMS Prince of Wales has arrived in Stavanger, Norway, following the completion of Exercise Tamber Shield.
Spanish vessel ‘dangerous’ near British sub at Gibraltar
A Spanish Guardia Civil vessel is claimed to have approached HMS Anson at close range as the Royal Navy submarine arrived at Gibraltar, in an incident that a Gibraltar-based naval observer described as "reckless, unprofessional, dangerous".
NATO fighters intercept Russian strike jet over Baltic
Portuguese Air Force F-16M fighters scrambled from Ämari Air Base in Estonia to intercept and escort a Russian Su-35 and An-12 aircraft, marking the detachment's sixth interception since 1 April under NATO enhanced Air Policing 2026.
British paratroopers down drones in Lithuania
British paratroopers from 3 PARA have been testing the latest counter-drone kit in Lithuania alongside US forces, from AI-assisted rifle sights to signal-jamming drone guns.
UK to award BAE Systems artillery components contract
The Ministry of Defence has signalled its intent to award BAE Systems a four-year contract worth up to GBP 4 million for the supply of artillery, howitzer and armoured vehicle weapons systems components, including parts for the 105mm Light Gun.
Babcock raises Type 31 Frigate cost estimate due to rework
As completion of the lead Type 31 Frigate progresses, rework requirements during outfitting have proven more complex than anticipated, with knock-on effects also identified.
UK and Lockheed test F-35 data link to Army ground weapons
The Ministry of Defence and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works have completed an exercise demonstrating the transfer of targeting data from an F-35 through to British Army ground-based weapons systems.
HII wins Pentagon deal for sub torpedo tube UUV system
HII has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit to develop a submarine Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery system designed to autonomously deploy and recover unmanned underwater vehicles.
