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.
America is stocking up on massive bunker busters
The MOP is one of the largest conventional bombs in the US inventory, weighing around 30,000 pounds and developed specifically for penetrating reinforced underground facilities.
NATO warships and submarines patrol Eastern Med
NATO has completed its first focused Operation Sea Guardian deployment of 2026, running from 21 January to 9 February in the Eastern Mediterranean, as the Alliance continues efforts to strengthen maritime security.
Britain doubles troop numbers in Norway
The UK will double the number of British troops deployed to Norway over the next three years, from 1,000 to 2,000 personnel, as ministers link the move to rising Russian military activity.
Army fast-tracks drones and loitering munitions via Rapstone
The Ministry of Defence has outlined a broad package of new battlefield capabilities being accelerated into service through Task Force Rapstone.
Royal Navy outlines AI drive to speed targeting cycle
The Royal Navy is pursuing a range of initiatives aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence to improve decision-making speed and targeting effectiveness.
British and NATO aircraft gather intel on Russian forces
NATO and the United Kingdom have carried out a routine, visible intelligence-gathering presence over the Black Sea in recent hours, with surveillance aircraft operating at the same time on opposite sides of the Black Sea
RFA Argus fate still unresolved as ministers cite secrecy
The Ministry of Defence has declined to provide an updated assessment on the future of RFA Argus and RFA Fort Victoria.
First 100 Ajax vehicles withdrawn and awaiting ‘upgrades’
The first 100 Ajax armoured fighting vehicles for the British Army are currently not in service with any unit as they await planned upgrades.
US Marine Corps orders more BAE-built Amphibious Vehicles
The ACV-30 is equipped with a 30mm cannon and is intended to provide increased firepower for engaging targets at range.
Taiwan to receive Legion-ES IRST under Lockheed deal
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the U.S. government to produce IRST21 Legion-ES infrared search-and-track sensor systems for the Taiwanese Air Force.
