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.
Drone shots show British carrier departing Singapore
Newly released images show HMS Prince of Wales docked at night in Singapore, as the UK’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completes the latest phase of its Operation Highmast deployment through the Indo-Pacific.
BAE Systems, Hanwha partner on sensor satellite tech
BAE Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop a new generation of multi-sensor satellite systems aimed at the international intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) market.
Government say RAF ‘unaffacted’ by damage to tankers
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge pressed Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard on the financial and operational impact of the attack by members of Palestine Action, which resulted in damage to two RAF Voyager aircraft.
British warship ignores Chinese warnings in South China Sea
HMS Spey sails through the South China Sea – politely ignoring China’s "suggestions" on where not to go. #RoyalNavy #FreedomOfNavigation
Francois calls on Gov to protect NI veterans from charges
Shadow Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has called on the government to take immediate action to protect Northern Ireland veterans from potential prosecution.
Rolls-Royce in five-year Typhoon engine support deal
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a five-year contract with Ministry of Defence to provide maintenance and service for the EJ200 engines that power the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft.
The F-35 and corrosion – The ongoing fight
The F-35 Joint Program Office is actively addressing corrosion challenges within the F-35 fleet, focusing on maintaining the aircraft’s long-term mission capability and operational reliability, according to a statement.
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RAF air-to-air refuelling capabilities under review
The effectiveness and future configuration of the UK’s air-to-air refuelling capability are currently being reviewed as part of the wider Strategic Defence Review, the...
UK seeks closer defence procurement ties with EU
The UK Government is pursuing deeper defence cooperation with European allies, including steps towards joint procurement and stockpiling of equipment, according to a ministerial statement.
