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 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.
American nuclear attack submarine in Scotland
A Virginia class nuclear submarine of the U.S. Navy has arrived in Scotland.
MP urges scrapping of Chagos deal to fund UK drone programme
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge questioned how the UK can afford its drone ambitions, urging Labour to scrap the £35bn Chagos deal and invest instead in an “uncrewed revolution” for the forces.
