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 naval shipbuilding programmes by maturity
The National Shipbuilding Office (NSO) has provided an overview of the major shipbuilding programmes it expects to engage in between now and July 2025, according to a recent response to a question posed in the House of Lords.
Italy places order for up to 24 more Typhoon jets
This order will replace the older Tranche 1 Eurofighter jets currently in service, significantly enhancing Italy’s air defence capabilities.
American bombers ‘demonstrate power’ of NATO alliance
The deployment allowed U.S. forces to validate their global strike capability through multi-domain operations in the European theatre.
Work continues behind the scenes for Britain’s new destroyer
The Type 83 is expected to replace the Type 45 and will be a key part of the UK's future fleet, ensuring air defence for the Carrier Strike Group and Littoral Strike Group.
British Army tests radiofrequency weapon on drones
The British Army has successfully tested a new radiofrequency weapon that has the potential to disrupt and neutralise swarms of drones using directed energy.
Over 10,000 British personnel deployed overseas on Christmas
This Christmas, around 10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel are deployed overseas, sacrificing time with loved ones to safeguard national and international security.
Glasgow’s QEUH hospital helipad upgraded with new name
The safety upgrade, funded with over £180,000 from the HELP Appeal charity, also means the helipad name reflects the facility's renaming to the QEUH.
Spain orders 25 additional Eurofighter jets
This order follows a previous purchase of 20 Typhoons under the Halcon I agreement in 2022 and will bring the Spanish Air Force’s total Eurofighter fleet to 115 aircraft.
UK reaffirms commitment to protect undersea infrastructure
"Any deliberate attack on UK infrastructure would be met with an appropriate response", said Lord Coaker, Minister of State for Defence.
RAF Lossiemouth hosts Canadian aircrew for training
Royal Canadian Air Force personnel have begun training with the Poseidon MRA1 (P-8A) aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth as part of preparations for Canada’s transition to the Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
