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.
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.
U.S. Marines test new F-35 ground comms tactics at WTI
U.S. Marines from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 demonstrated improved communication and digital interoperability capabilities for F-35 and other fixed-wing aircraft ground operations.
Thales unveils compact anti-jam military GPS system
Thales has launched a new positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) system designed to operate in contested electronic warfare environments.
BAE Systems reports strong start to 2026 as orders flow
BAE Systems has reported strong operational and financial performance in the first four months of 2026 and maintained its full year guidance, with the company pointing to increased defence spending across all its key markets.
Naval chiefs visit Belfast as FSS investment continues
The head of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the Director of Naval Acquisition have visited Navantia UK's Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast.
Britain needs more Scottish built frigates MP warns
The MP for Dunfermline and Dollar has warned that Britain should consider itself already in conflict with Russia and that the UK needs more Type 31 frigates to meet the threat.
Ferguson Marine plans yard expansion with new build hall
Ferguson Marine has begun ground investigation work at its Port Glasgow shipyard ahead of a potential major expansion, as the company eyes new facilities and additional land to grow Scotland's shipbuilding capacity.
RAF search and rescue saves 26,000 lives over seven decades
The RAF's search and rescue legacy spans more than eight decades, from the creation of the first Search and Rescue unit in 1941 to today's Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft crews monitoring traffic over the North Sea.
KNDS investigates legacy Qatar arms deal dating back to 2013
European defence manufacturer KNDS has launched an independent investigation into a legacy transaction with the Qatar Armed Forces dating back to 2013, following the resurfacing of previously reported allegations.
UK confident Falklands defences are adequate, minister says
The government has confirmed it regularly reviews the military posture in the Falkland Islands and is satisfied the current level of forces is appropriate to defend them.
