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.
Defence data shows most equipment spending stays in UK
The Ministry of Defence has said the majority of its equipment spending is placed with UK industry, while acknowledging it does not track the full origin of components or materials used in production.
UK Defence Journal reporting on Iran bots raised in inquiry
A House of Commons committee heard evidence that bot activity linked to Iran appeared to drop sharply during internet shutdowns inside the country, with UK Defence Journal reporting referenced in the discussion.
New US Navy mobile ship target reaches Port Hueneme
The U.S. Navy’s newest Mobile Ship Target has arrived at Port Hueneme, California, where it will be prepared for use in future weapons testing, according to the service.
Northrop delivers 1500th F-35 fuselage section
Northrop Grumman has delivered its 1,500th centre fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II programme from its Integrated Assembly Line in Palmdale, California.
Royal Navy confirms nine nuclear subs in service
The Royal Navy currently has nine nuclear-powered submarines in service, including four nuclear-armed vessels maintaining the UK’s continuous at-sea deterrent, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Royal Navy plans jet-powered autonomous carrier drone
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the scope of Project Vanquish, a Royal Navy initiative exploring a carrier-capable autonomous fixed-wing aircraft, in response to a written parliamentary question.
New British drone helicopter takes first flight
British aviation history was made this week as Leonardo's Proteus, the UK’s first truly autonomous full-size helicopter, completed its maiden flight from Predannack airfield on the Lizard Peninsula.
British Ultra heavy-lift drone extends range to 2,000km
British drone manufacturer Windracers has unveiled a major endurance upgrade for its dual-use ULTRA unmanned aircraft, enabling flights of up to 2,000 kilometres with heavy payloads, strengthening its role across defence, humanitarian and research missions.
No dates or numbers for RCH 155 artillery
The Ministry of Defence says it is still too early to confirm delivery timelines or fleet size for the RCH 155 wheeled artillery system, despite ongoing trials of two guns.
Iranian-linked Scottish accounts fall silent again
A network of social media accounts posing as Scottish independence supporters has fallen silent once again, closely mirroring a fresh shutdown of internet access inside Iran.
