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.
UK seeks industry input for Light Mobility Vehicle Programme
The project aims to replace existing platforms, such as the Land Rover and Pinzgauer, with a Common Based Platform capable of fulfilling a range of warfighting roles across the Joint Force.
UK steps up protection of sea cables amid Russian threats
The Ministry of Defence has outlined measures to protect critical sub-sea cables in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, following concerns about potential threats from Russia’s shadow fleet raised by Graeme Downie MP.
Military fuel to include sustainable aviation fuel from 2025
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that from 1 January 2025, all aviation fuel procured will include sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aligning with...
British carrier deployment to ‘assert rule of law’ to China
The deployment of a British Carrier Strike Group aims to "assert the rule of law" and demonstrate the UK’s commitment to upholding international norms in the face of rising Chinese militarisation.
MOD anticipates New Medium Helicopter contract by late 2025
In response to a written parliamentary question from Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) provided an update on...
British stealth jets ‘fight off’ American fighters
British pilots 'tested their mettle' against American F-35s, F/A-18s, and uncrewed systems as part of the U.S. Navy’s Gray Flag exercise near Los Angeles.
Rheinmetall to deliver 180,000 anti-air rounds to Ukraine
Defence company Rheinmetall has announced it will supply Ukraine with 180,000 rounds of 35mm 'High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer' ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun.
The use of Storm Shadow missiles by Ukraine
The Storm Shadow missile, a long-range, precision-guided weapon supplied by the United Kingdom, has played a not insignificant role in Ukraine's fight back against...
NATO jets ‘demonstrate strength’ in alliance skies
The exercise's dynamic scenario saw over 20 sorties per day, many of which focused on offensive air operations controlled by German and Italian Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) from forward positions.
MOD awards £1bn for modern accommodation initiative
The initiative aims to replace sub-standard living quarters with more efficient, high-quality accommodations for members of the Armed Forces.
