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.
MOD intends to award £4m contract for Ajax Drill Rounds
We had initially reported that the contract had already been awarded to Lockheed Martin UK. In fact, the MOD has only announced its intention to award the contract and is currently within the 10-day consultation period. No final decision has been made at this stage.
Defence firm BAE funds Glasgow community hub transformation
Govan HELP, a vital community support organisation, has received a transformative donation exceeding £500,000 from BAE Systems, paving the way for the creation of a new central hub in Govan.
F-35 jets not being scrapped, to remain ‘for decades’
The Government have confirmed that F-35 will serve as a "central component of the UK's Combat Air for decades to come," capable of operating from land and Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
Northrop delivers Stand-in Attack Weapon missile to U.S.
Northrop Grumman has delivered the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) test missile to the U.S. Air Force,
Britain has now trained 50,000 Ukrainian soldiers to fight Russia
The UK has reached a major milestone in its military support for Ukraine, with over 50,000 Ukrainian soldiers trained on British soil.
MPs press on Storm Shadow use as Russia escalates war
MPs pressed Defence Secretary John Healey on the operational use of UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles and highlighted Russian escalation, including the deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
Defence Secretary reaffirms UK’s commitment to Ukraine
Marking 1,000 days since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Defence Secretary John Healey reiterated the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine.
Government affirms commitment to Harland and Wolff
"We continue to work with all parties to find an outcome for Harland & Wolff that protects shipbuilding and manufacturing," said Maria Eagle MP.
Thales unveils new tech at British Army event
Thales UK unveiled its latest integrated technologies at this year’s Army Warfighting Experiment event, showcasing products desiged to enhance battlefield awareness, communication, and electronic warfare capabilities.
RAF marks 10 years of A400M Atlas transport service
The Royal Air Force is celebrating a decade of operations with the A400M Atlas transport aircraft.
