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Lisa West

Lisa West
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Lisa holds a degree in Media and Communication from Glasgow Caledonian University. With a background in media, she plays a key role in the editorial team, managing industry news and maintaining the standards of the publication's online community.

British spy plane watches Russian forces near Black Sea

A Royal Air Force RC-135 surveillance aircraft was deployed today to monitor Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.

Raytheon UK to support UK Space Agency with orbital analysis

Raytheon UK has been awarded a contract to provide orbital analyst capability to the UK Space Agency in support of the nation’s Space Domain Awareness mission, the company stated.

UK confirms US control of nuclear weapons for F-35A role

The UK’s planned air-launched nuclear capability for its F-35A Lightning aircraft will rely on US-controlled weapons under NATO’s nuclear sharing arrangements, the Ministry of Defence reconfirmed.

RAF chief says legacy jets shaped today’s F-35 tactics

The Royal Air Force’s transition to fifth-generation air power is built on the legacy of aircraft such as the Harrier and Tornado, according to Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth, who says lessons from those platforms continue to shape modern tactics.

Royal Navy upgrades to boost warship lethality

The Ministry of Defence has outlined ongoing work to enhance the firepower of the Royal Navy’s surface fleet as part of a broad modernisation drive.

US F-35Bs conduct armed patrols over the Caribbean

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B aircraft have been flying armed patrols over the Caribbean as part of wider operations under US Southern Command.

Britain’s new armoured fighting vehicle enters service

The British Army has brought the Ajax armoured fighting vehicle into service, a major milestone for one of the UK’s most significant land equipment programmes.

America launches ballistic missile over 4,000 miles

The unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile travelled about 4,200 miles to the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

British F-35 role shifts from ‘Tier One’ to specialist ally

Britain remains a core partner, but its standing within the F-35 enterprise has evolved from prime mover to trusted contributor.

New stealth attack drone offered to European forces

The manufacturer describes Gambit 6 as a multi-role CCA optimised for electronic warfare, suppression of enemy air defences and deep precision strike.