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.
British warship ignores Chinese warnings in South China Sea
HMS Spey sails through the South China Sea – politely ignoring China’s "suggestions" on where not to go. #RoyalNavy #FreedomOfNavigation
Francois calls on Gov to protect NI veterans from charges
Shadow Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has called on the government to take immediate action to protect Northern Ireland veterans from potential prosecution.
Rolls-Royce in five-year Typhoon engine support deal
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a five-year contract with Ministry of Defence to provide maintenance and service for the EJ200 engines that power the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft.
The F-35 and corrosion – The ongoing fight
The F-35 Joint Program Office is actively addressing corrosion challenges within the F-35 fleet, focusing on maintaining the aircraft’s long-term mission capability and operational reliability, according to a statement.
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RAF air-to-air refuelling capabilities under review
The effectiveness and future configuration of the UK’s air-to-air refuelling capability are currently being reviewed as part of the wider Strategic Defence Review, the...
UK seeks closer defence procurement ties with EU
The UK Government is pursuing deeper defence cooperation with European allies, including steps towards joint procurement and stockpiling of equipment, according to a ministerial statement.
Army cadets ammunition levels ‘sufficient’
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that sufficient stocks of 5.56mm ammunition are available to support all Army Cadet Force (ACF) and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) activities for the 2025-26 training year, including shooting training requirements and national competitions.
UK officially confirms potential assault ship sale to Brazil
The UK Government has formally confirmed for the first time that it has signed a Statement of Intent with Brazil regarding the potential sale of HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, the Royal Navy’s two amphibious assault ships.
NATO ships, subs and aircraft hunt each other in Atlantic
Crews will alternate roles as hunter and hunted, challenging both submariners and surface forces to respond to rapidly shifting tactical environments.
