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.
NATO warships train in Baltic Sea near Finland
NATO's maritime forces are conducting joint training in the Baltic Sea as part of the multinational exercise Freezing Winds, running from November 20-29 near Finland.
American supercarrier visits Malaysia
The USS Abraham Lincoln, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, has arrived in Port Klang, Malaysia, marking the first visit by a U.S. aircraft carrier to the country in 12 years.
MOD highlights A400M Atlas role in economic growth
The Ministry of Defence has underlined the wide-reaching impact of the A400M Atlas aircraft on national security, skilled defence sector jobs, and the UK economy.
MOD industry spend hits £28.8bn with regional increases
The Ministry of Defence spent £28.8 billion with UK industry and commerce during the 2023/24 financial year, marking an 8% increase compared to the previous year.
NATO chief meets President-elect Trump to discuss security
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, to address critical global security challenges confronting the Alliance.
Skunk Works demo AI-controlled aircraft in real-time
Over Iowa, Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works successfully showcased human oversight of AI-controlled aircraft in a simulated combat scenario.
UK reaffirms commitment to nuclear weapons
"Let us be clear about this: we support the nuclear deterrent, and we support its renewal. That is an important part of our defence."
British forces lead ten nation exercise in Latvia
The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, comprising ten northern European nations, has successfully completed Exercise Joint Protector, a month-long operation conducted across multiple locations in Latvia.
MOD launches helicopter emissions monitoring project
The Ministry of Defence has responded to questions raised in Parliament regarding the environmental impact of military helicopters, particularly in areas of high helicopter air traffic.
RAF medical force honoured with prestigious Firmin Sword
The Royal Air Force Global Enablement Medical Force has been awarded the 2023 Firmin Sword of Peace for its exceptional humanitarian contributions.
