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.
Joint Expeditionary Force – Personnel and UK Contributions
Helen Maguire, Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom and Ewell, raised a parliamentary question on 21 January 2025, seeking details about UK and other nations'...
UK, Germany collaborate on RCH 155, lessons from Ukraine
James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolk, raised two written questions regarding the procurement and potential lessons from the use of the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm by the British Army.
Recent UK defence engagement with Israel outlined
On 21 January 2025, Chris Law, MP for Dundee Central, posed two written questions to the Ministry of Defence concerning UK-Israel defence relations.
The first...
Gibraltar dry docks ‘limited’ role in Royal Navy maintenance
On 21 January 2025, Lord West of Spithead asked the Ministry of Defence whether the dry dock facilities in Gibraltar could help alleviate current...
Government responds to BBC description of the SAS
The BBC's choice of words has sparked debate, with some interpreting the term "infamous" as pejorative in the context of a regiment widely regarded for its professionalism and operational success.
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards part of 800,000-strong NATO force
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards have been honing their urban combat skills as part of their role in NATO’s Allied Reaction Force, a high-readiness multinational task force comprising 800,000 troops.
A brief look at Britain’s new fighter jet project
The Global Combat Air Programme is a collaborative initiative spearheaded by the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy to create a sixth-generation stealth fighter aircraft.
UK and Japan deepen defence ties
The Ministry of Defence announced the commencement of Exercise Vigilant Isles in Japan today, involving over 100 British troops.
Rolls-Royce announces partners for major Derby expansion
The expansion, driven by increased demand for submarines from the Royal Navy and the AUKUS defence partnership, aims to double the site’s size and create 1,170 skilled jobs across manufacturing and engineering disciplines.
British Army expand use of UK ports to help with deployment
The Field Army has finalised a significant strategic relationship agreement with Associated British Ports (ABP), aimed at enhancing the UK’s military sealift capabilities and reducing environmental impact.
