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.
Dutch F-35s deploy to US for high-tempo combat training
Dutch F-35A fighters have deployed to the United States for their largest-ever training detachment, flying alongside US Air Force aircraft in a high-intensity exercise focused on integrated combat operations.
L3Harris ramps up production of VAMPIRE counter-drone system
L3Harris has begun high-volume production of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned system, as demand grows for capabilities to counter small drone threats to military forces and infrastructure.
RAF has 485 fixed-wing aircraft in service
The Royal Air Force currently has 485 fixed-wing aircraft in service, with 86 undergoing long-term maintenance and 27 held in storage.
Defence skills at risk of being lost unions warn
Delays to the Defence Investment Plan are risking the permanent loss of critical industrial skills, with trade unions warning MPs that once workers leave the sector, they are unlikely to return.
Government defends SDR priorities after questions on cuts
The Ministry of Defence has said the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) sets both explicit and implicit priorities for what the Armed Forces should scale back, as it moves to implement reforms through the delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP).
UK summons Iran ambassador after Faslane entry attempt
The UK has summoned the Iranian ambassador following the charging of two individuals under national security legislation after an alleged attempt to enter Faslane.
Britain and U.S. to develop systems to destroy sea drones
The United Kingdom and United States are jointly seeking industry solutions to counter a growing class of underwater threats, launching a bilateral programme focused on detecting and defeating uncrewed subsea systems targeting critical infrastructure.
French-German air transport squadron moves U.S. Marines
A U.S. Marine Corps rifle company has been airlifted in the Arctic by a joint French-German air transport squadron for the first time.
BAE partners Brazil firm on vehicle components
BAE Systems Hägglunds has begun working with Knightec Group Brazil on military vehicle component manufacturing as part of a pilot programme to transfer technology and expand engineering capability.
New ‘Factory of Future’ to boost US sub production
A new advanced manufacturing facility aimed at increasing production of U.S. Navy submarines has opened in Cherokee, Alabama, supported by a mix of government and private investment, the US Navy stated.
