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Lisa West

Lisa West
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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.

Over 120 British Army units now training with drones

More than 120 British Army units are now training to operate uncrewed air systems as the Army expands its use of drones and autonomous technologies across the force.

UK pursuing options for airborne electromagnetic attack

The Ministry of Defence is exploring options to develop an airborne electromagnetic attack capability as part of wider efforts to strengthen operations in the electromagnetic battlespace.

British Army now has women serving at every rank

For the first time in its history, the British Army has a servicewoman serving at each of its 18 ranks, from recruit through to four-star general.

MOD explores fuze system for armed uncrewed platforms

The Ministry of Defence has begun preliminary market engagement for a project aimed at developing a sovereign electronic fuze system for use across armed uncrewed platforms.

B-21 bomber production to accelerate

Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are accelerating production capacity for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber as the programme progresses through testing.

AI tested on F-35 to improve combat identification

Lockheed Martin has flight tested an artificial intelligence-enhanced combat identification capability integrated into the F-35’s information fusion system, according to the company.

US Navy fires destroyer commander

The US Navy has relieved the commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Truxtun following a collision involving the ship.

UK rocket launcher deliveries and ammo replenishment begin

New rocket artillery launchers and munitions are beginning to arrive in the UK as the Ministry of Defence expands the Army's Multiple Launch Rocket System capability.

MP warns British naval capability has diminished

Labour MP Alex Ballinger has warned that the Royal Navy’s surface fleet has sadly diminished, raising concerns about UK ability to meet growing security commitments across multiple theatres.

Sweeney: Award should trigger Scotland-wide shipbuilding strategy

Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has set out a detailed case for far wider reform of Scotland's commercial shipbuilding model.