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.
NATO ISR Force in Sigonella marks 10th anniversary
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a ceremony at Italian Air Force Base Sigonella, NATO stated.
Thales unveils new encryption to tackle quantum-era threats
Thales announced the launch of its Datacryptor Model 5 (DCM5), designed to help governments and organisations prepare for risks posed by quantum computing. #DSEI2025
Thales stakes claim on sovereignty and autonomy at DSEI 2025
Thales used this year’s Defence and Security Equipment International (#DSEI2025) in London to lay out where it sees the future of defence technology.
Royal Navy prepares for next gen missile defence
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy is advancing both near-term and long-term missile defence and strike capabilities, with work underway on technologies that will underpin a new class of destroyer in the 2030s.
Raytheon UK to equip CV90s with Landshield Plus GPS jammers
Raytheon UK has been awarded a contract by BAE Systems to supply its Landshield Plus anti-jamming antennas for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, the company stated.
UK and Norway join multinational CAVS armoured vehicle plan
The UK and Norway have formally joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme, becoming its sixth and seventh members alongside Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany, and Denmark.
UK industry confirmed for 37% share of new Typhoon builds
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed that Britain will manufacture a large share of the components for the Typhoon aircraft expected to be ordered by both Germany and Italy.
Worlds most powerful warship pushes into Arctic Circle
The U.S. Navy’s most advanced carrier has spent the last two weeks operating at the edge of the Arctic Circle alongside a combined NATO flotilla, underscoring just how central the High North has become in great power competition.
UK monitoring Russian use of Kinzhal and Zircon missiles
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it is monitoring Russia’s deployment of advanced missile systems, including the Kinzhal and Zircon.
Former Defence Secretary says Army erred with Ajax, not CV90
Former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has reignited debate over the British Army’s armoured vehicle programmes, declaring that the UK should have opted for CV90 rather than persisting with Ajax.
