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 carrier ‘punches harder’ as stealth jets embark
F-35 jets from newly reformed 809 Naval Air Squadron have joined HMS Prince of Wales for a month of intensive training in the North Sea.
MoD to award £10.4m for armoured vehicle and artillery parts
The Ministry of Defence plans to award a £10.4 million contract to BAE Systems for the supply of key components for armoured vehicles and artillery.
Coastguard landings suspended at 23 Scottish hospitals
The UK's coastguard has stopped landing its helicopters at 23 hospital helipads across Scotland, citing safety concerns.
Royal Navy shells out support to return rare turtles
The Royal Navy has assisted in the return of six rare loggerhead turtles to their native Atlantic habitat after the creatures were rescued and nursed back to health in the UK.
American warship arrives in Scotland
The ship is equipped with a range of advanced systems, including Tomahawk cruise missiles and sophisticated anti-air and anti-submarine defences.
Royal Navy officer on Danish warship
The UK doesn't frequently assign ships to NATO’s permanent task forces but contributes by assigning personnel to NATO’s operational teams.
British Army’s toughest patrols test turns 65
Exercise Cambrian Patrol, renowned as the British Army’s toughest patrols test, marks its 65th anniversary this year.
Man arrested in fatal Channel crossing incident
A 29-year-old Egyptian man has been arrested by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers in connection with a fatal Channel crossing that resulted in the death of a woman.
Ukraine joins NATO counter-drone exercise for first time
The aim was to evaluate their ability to operate seamlessly together, enhancing NATO's capabilities to defend against unmanned aerial threats.
UK, US, and Canada Join Forces on cybersecurity and AI
The agreement aims to exploit cutting-edge research by developing algorithms, methodologies, and capabilities to address real-world defence challenges.
