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.
Saab and CAE agree global training partnership for GlobalEye
Saab and CAE have signed a new global cooperation agreement aimed at developing advanced training systems for Saab’s airborne early warning platforms, including the GlobalEye surveillance aircraft.
F-22 pilot commands airborne drone in new Skunk Works test
Lockheed Martin says it has demonstrated an in-flight command of an uncrewed aircraft from the cockpit of a fifth-generation fighter for the first time.
British jets spearhead NATO Flexible Deterrent Options
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters have taken the lead in a recent round of NATO Flexible Deterrent Options training, a series designed to prepare Allied air forces for coordinated operations across the conflict spectrum.
British forces step up patrols as Russian activity rises
The UK Armed Forces have increased surveillance and interception activity from the English Channel to the High North following what officials describe as a rise in Russian movements near British waters.
Denmark orders 44 more CV90 vehicles from BAE Systems
Denmark has ordered 44 additional CV90 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds under a contract valued at about $450 million.
Babcock boasts bumper business boost
Babcock International has reported a solid first half to FY26, with higher revenue and a larger order backlog as defence work continues to drive growth.
British paratroopers land in Japan
British troops have completed joint airborne training with Japan’s 1st Airborne Brigade as part of Exercise Vigilant Isles 25, a long-running bilateral drill focused on island defence, rapid deployment and shared tactics.
American assault ship fires off missile in Pacific
The US Navy has released images showing the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer firing a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific.
UK boosts drone production as STARK opens new Swindon factory
STARK says its UK-built drones will be equipped with UK and European warheads capable of defeating heavy armour at lower cost than traditional precision weapons.
Cartlidge presses ministers on defence delays
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge used an urgent Commons question to challenge ministers over what he described as systemic delays in the government’s defence readiness programme.
