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.
RFA Argus fate still unresolved as ministers cite secrecy
The Ministry of Defence has declined to provide an updated assessment on the future of RFA Argus and RFA Fort Victoria.
First 100 Ajax vehicles withdrawn and awaiting ‘upgrades’
The first 100 Ajax armoured fighting vehicles for the British Army are currently not in service with any unit as they await planned upgrades.
US Marine Corps orders more BAE-built Amphibious Vehicles
The ACV-30 is equipped with a 30mm cannon and is intended to provide increased firepower for engaging targets at range.
Taiwan to receive Legion-ES IRST under Lockheed deal
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the U.S. government to produce IRST21 Legion-ES infrared search-and-track sensor systems for the Taiwanese Air Force.
Trident missile fire control contract awarded
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract covering work on the Strategic Weapon System Fire Control Subsystem, with the deal also supporting the UK ballistic missile submarine force.
French tanker refuels Swedish jets for NATO mission
A French A330 tanker aircraft has refuelled Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighters between Norway and Iceland during a High North air activity linked to the NATO Icelandic Air Policing mission.
Leonardo climbs UK Glassdoor best workplace rankings
Leonardo has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees Choice Awards 2026 for the second year running, the company stated.
World’s most powerful new supercarrier completes sea trials
The future USS John F. Kennedy has successfully completed Builder’s Sea Trials at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, a major milestone in the construction of the U.S. Navy’s second Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier.
NATO forces hunting submarines in Arctic
Exercise Arctic Dolphin 26 is underway off the west coast of Norway, bringing together Norwegian and Allied naval forces for two weeks of anti-submarine warfare training in Arctic conditions.
UK troops train for combat in live-fire Falklands exercise
An infantry company from the Royal Irish Regiment has completed its final major training exercise in the Falkland Islands, using the remote South Atlantic territory as a demanding test of soldier endurance, navigation and self-sufficiency.
