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.
Ukraine is on ‘irreversible path’ to join NATO says alliance
"Ukraine’s rightful place is in NATO. Ukraine will become a member of NATO."
NATO participates in French mine exercise Olives Noires 24
NATO ships recently participated in the French Navy-led multinational mine warfare exercise, Olives Noires 24.
British Army Global Response Force joins NATO exercise
Over 2,000 UK troops and 500 vehicles are in Estonia as part of Exercise Steadfast Defender, demonstrating NATO’s capability to coordinate large-scale military operations across Europe.
NATO sweeps for mines in Baltic Sea during ‘Open Spirit 2024’
NATO naval forces, led by the Estonian Navy, have successfully carried out Operation Open Spirit 24, a minesweeping exercise designed to clear explosive remnants of war in the Baltic Sea.
Snapshot of the status of the British fleet
Currently, about 19% of the Royal Navy's major surface combatants are actively deployed, with an additional 24% either in maintenance or capable of being quickly regenerated for service.
180 ‘New Leaders’ Join the Royal Navy
The passing-out parade marked the culmination of weeks of rigorous training for these new officers.
HMS Protector ‘inspires artist’s Antarctic adventure’
Artist Polly Townsend joined the crew of HMS Protector, transforming her experiences into stunning visual art, which is now on display following her Antarctic voyage.
Merlin helicopters utilise air weapons range in Scotland
These exercises allow the Merlin helicopters to practice various tasks, including target engagement and manoeuvring in challenging environments.
Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tamar in Tonga
The latest leg of the Portsmouth-based warship’s Pacific patrol took her to the island chain to underscore ties between Britain and the Commonwealth kingdom.
BAE receives $79m from U.S. Marine Corps to build ACV-R test vehicles
The ACV-R will provide direct field support, maintenance, and recovery to the ACV family of vehicles (FOVs).
