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.
Ukraine signs up to buy 100 French fighter jets
Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 100 French Rafale multirole fighter jets along with air defence systems and drones during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Paris.
Saab wins new Arexis orders for German jets
Saab has secured two major orders from Airbus Defence and Space to supply its Arexis electronic warfare suite for German Eurofighters, the UK Defence...
RAF Gibraltar underscores UK reach in Mediterranean
Squadron Leader David Walker, the station’s Executive Officer, has highlighted the role of RAF Gibraltar in sustaining the UK’s posture in the western Mediterranean.
U.S. Army picks Anduril for next-gen counter drone system
The US Army has chosen Anduril Industries to deliver its Integrated Battle Command System Manoeuvre programme.
NATO hosts first Arctic Space Forum in Helsinki
NATO has convened its first Arctic Space Forum in Helsinki, bringing together experts from Allied governments, industry and the innovation sector to examine how space-based technology can enhance security.
MPs warn sovereign capability at risk without new Typhoons
Exchanges in the Westminster Hall debate on Typhoon sovereign capability highlighted cross-party unease over the UK’s long-term combat air posture.
UK expands SHAMER sniper plan, delays start to 2027
The Ministry of Defence has refreshed plans for Project SHAMER to overhaul the UK’s sniper rifle replacement effort, expanding the scope, raising the budget, and pushing the programme back by 9 months.
British spy plane watches Russian forces near Black Sea
A Royal Air Force RC-135 surveillance aircraft was deployed today to monitor Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
Raytheon UK to support UK Space Agency with orbital analysis
Raytheon UK has been awarded a contract to provide orbital analyst capability to the UK Space Agency in support of the nation’s Space Domain Awareness mission, the company stated.
UK confirms US control of nuclear weapons for F-35A role
The UK’s planned air-launched nuclear capability for its F-35A Lightning aircraft will rely on US-controlled weapons under NATO’s nuclear sharing arrangements, the Ministry of Defence reconfirmed.
