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.
Tekever unveils AR6 drone able to lift 200kg over 500km
Tekever has unveiled the AR6, a UK-built heavy lift autonomous aircraft family able to carry 200kg over 500km.
British firm pumping cash into new Laser weapon tech
QinetiQ is investing £20m to accelerate development and production of high-energy laser technology, unveiling its HELENA laser source brand at Farnborough.
Babcock signs deal to explore armed drone boats
Babcock, ACUA Ocean and Frankenburg have signed an MoU to combine launchers, low-cost missiles and uncrewed vessels into a maritime counter-drone concept. #FIA2026
Stealth strike missile heading for MQ-9B drone family
GA-ASI and Kongsberg have passed the first design reviews for putting the stealthy Joint Strike Missile on the MQ-9B.
RAF Protector cleared to carry Paveway IV and Brimstone
Weapons testing for the RAF's Protector is complete, with the Paveway IV bomb and Brimstone 3 missile qualified for the drone after a six-year UK-US effort.
UK withholds which warships will get new missiles
The MoD has declined on operational security grounds to say how many warships will be cleared to deploy the Naval Strike Missile by the end of 2026, having previously confirmed an eleven-ship plan and named vessels fitted.
Drone fighters expected to help defend UK skies in 2030s
Collaborative Combat Aircraft will augment Typhoon and F-35 in the air defence of the UK, the MOD says.
UK outlines thinking behind binning plans for new destroyers
The MOD says crewed and uncrewed ships together bring more missiles and mass, while the exquisite Type 83 would have meant too few ships for the Navy's tasks.
Uncrewed missile ship prototype to join British fleet by 2030
A prototype uncrewed missile platform and extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels are intended to be in Royal Navy service by 2030.
MOD and Treasury clashed over helicopter deal
The Ministry of Defence and the Treasury gave conflicting public signals over the £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract earlier this year, a select committee member has said.
