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.
Chinese inputs in sustainable fuel used by UK forces
China is one of several contributors to the sustainable aviation fuel used by Britain’s forces and represents a small proportion of it, Luke Pollard, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, has said.
Ground Based Air Defence requirement not cut, minister says
No elements have been removed from the approved Ground Based Air Defence requirement, and a fall in the programme’s reported whole-life cost reflects a change in the reporting basis.
F-35 agreement assures UK access to US support, Pollard says
A Memorandum of Understanding assures all F-35 participants access to the US-managed support system defence minister Luke Pollard told MPs.
Call for two attack submarines at sea at all times
Two of the five Astute class submarines should be deployable and operational at all times, one patrolling northern waters and a second alongside the deterrent, the 878 Institute says.
NATO spots Russian submarine in the High North
A Russian Kilo class submarine has been observed in the High North by Standing NATO Maritime Group 1, according to NATO Maritime Command.
Security clearance changes costing firms thousands
One small defence firm lost 163 security clearances on a single date at a cost of £68,000 over twelve months, including fourteen redrafts of a single access letter, according to evidence given to the Defence Committee.
Crackdown urged after attacks on defence workers’ homes
Harriet Cross, the Conservative member for Gordon and Buchan, warned of a "dangerous escalation" in attacks on the Scottish defence sector.
Ministers monitoring Type 31 schedule risk with Babcock
The Ministry of Defence continues to monitor delivery performance for the Type 31 frigate programme and is working with the company to manage schedule risks.
Keep Type 23 until Type 26 arrives, committee urges
No further towed array-equipped Type 23 frigates should leave service until they are replaced on a one-for-one basis by new Type 26 vessels, according to a report by the Defence Committee.
Britain aims to restart Canada training next spring
The Ministry of Defence is working towards starting the British Army Training Unit Suffield commitment in April 2027, and funding is still being allocated through the department's planning cycle.
