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.
New Scottish ferry launched at Turkish yard
The first of two new ferries for Scotland’s Little Minch routes has been launched in Turkey as part of an effort to improve capacity and resilience for island communities.
Air defence missile shoots down ‘target’ in British skies
UK troops have test-fired the Sky Sabre air defence system on British soil for the first time.
Britain looks to counter jet powered attack drones
The Ministry of Defence has launched a request for information on technologies to counter fast, jet-powered drones, warning that the growing threat risks overwhelming current air defences.
MOD seeks contractors for multi-engine pilot training
The Ministry of Defence has issued a notice seeking civilian providers to deliver multi-engine pilot training for Royal Air Force personnel between January 2026 and December 2027.
U.S. Army awards Sikorsky contract for Black Hawk upgrade
The U.S. Army has awarded Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin, an initial $43 million contract to begin engineering work on modernising the Black Hawk...
Labour MPs accuse Reform UK of shipbuilding ‘betrayal’
The row comes at a time when shipbuilding is increasingly central to UK industrial policy.
Is the United Kingdom still a powerful country?
Is the United Kingdom still a powerful country? The question comes up often, usually with a note of scepticism.
British carrier leads ‘most powerful’ fleet in Pacific
In a region where control of the seas is increasingly contested, the sight of multiple allied carriers operating together in one strike group sends a clear signal.
US Navy names new TACAMO aircraft E-130J Phoenix II
The US Navy has formally named its next-generation Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) aircraft the E-130J Phoenix II, replacing the “E-XX” placeholder designation used since 2024.
U.S. and Italian Naval Forces team up in the Mediterranean
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group began integrated operations with the Italian Navy in the Mediterranean.
