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.
U.S. Navy declares readiness for Next Generation Jammer
The U.S. Navy has announced the initial operational capability (IOC) of the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system, a cutting-edge upgrade designed to enhance...
First British-Made Boxer armoured vehicles unveiled
The Ministry of Defence has unveiled the first fully British-made Boxer armoured vehicle at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference.
UK highlights humanitarian support to Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, particularly medical evacuation services provided by humanitarian charities.
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Final Type 26 Frigate to enter service by 2035, confirms MOD
Defence Minister Lord Coaker has confirmed that the Type 26 Frigate programme is on schedule.
Britain increases annual spending on military training
The Royal Navy’s training budget has experienced the most significant proportional increase, growing nearly fivefold from £23.783 million in FY2018-19 to £112.128 million in FY2023-24.
Minister addresses UK air defence vulnerabilities
Dr Andrew Murrison, Conservative MP for South West Wiltshire, has criticised the UK’s missile and drone defence capabilities, describing them as "patchy" and insufficient to meet modern threats.
UK submarine fleet challenges, capabilities and plans
In a recent Commons debate, Graeme Downie, MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, raised questions about the UK submarine fleet, focusing on recruitment challenges, the fleet’s future capabilities, and the dismantling of retired submarines.
UK boosts efforts to protect undersea infrastructure
In a House of Lords debate, Defence Minister Lord Coaker detailed the UK’s robust response to escalating threats against critical undersea infrastructure, particularly internet and energy cables.
MoD reinforces measures to prevent leaks in online gaming
In the wake of repeated incidents involving the sharing of classified military information on the War Thunder game forums, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed its commitment to preventing such leaks.
MoD outlines recruitment programmes for Reserve Forces
Labour MP Calvin Bailey raised a series of questions in Parliament regarding the Ministry of Defence’s efforts to recruit students in higher and further education into the Reserves.
