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 to lead post-war peacekeeping push in Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey told MPs this week that the UK is committed to leading international efforts to help secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, even as questions emerged over the feasibility of a peacekeeping deployment without a U.S. security guarantee.
Qatar to buy MQ-9B drones in $1.96bn U.S. deal
The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Qatar valued at approximately $1.96 billion, including eight MQ-9B drones and a wide array of advanced munitions and support systems.
Government responds to concerns over future of Hawk
The Defence Committee had strongly criticised the failure to maintain sovereign production capability for the Hawk jet.
What’s next for Red Arrows? Ministers weigh Hawk replacement
With the Hawk T1’s retirement looming, the UK Government must soon decide whether to maintain a British-built fast jet capability or risk relying on foreign alternatives.
Britain aiming to keep F-35 in service until 2069
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the UK will continue providing equipment support for the global fleet of F-35 Lightning jets until at least 2069, when the aircraft is set to retire from UK service.
Britain confirms £22.7bn in Russian assets frozen
The Government has confirmed that £22.7bn in assets have been frozen but has stated that it does not maintain a public list of Russian nationals with significant assets in the UK.
UK assessing domestic launch options for Defence satellites
The UK government is actively exploring domestic alternatives for the launch of UK Space Command satellites, as it seeks to position itself as a European leader in small satellite launches.
Largest all-female RAF flypast undertaken
In a historic first for the Royal Air Force, an all-female flypast took place over the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) to commemorate the...
No ‘recorded loss or theft’ of cannon or artillery rounds
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that no 30mm cannon rounds or 155mm artillery shells have been reported lost or stolen from its facilities since 5 July 2024.
British troops exercise with Aussies and drones in America
British soldiers have teamed up with their Australian counterparts in a major multinational exercise in California, where they are testing the latest battlefield tech, including drones and uncrewed ground vehicles.
