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.
British troops exercise with Aussies and drones in America
British soldiers have teamed up with their Australian counterparts in a major multinational exercise in California, where they are testing the latest battlefield tech, including drones and uncrewed ground vehicles.
Keel laid for UK’s next-generation nuclear missile submarine
The UK has taken a major step in the renewal of its nuclear deterrent with the ceremonial keel-laying of HMS Dreadnought, the first of four next-generation ballistic missile submarines, at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard.
MOD discloses UK military rifle numbers
British forces currently hold 125,276 SA80 A2 rifles (L85A2) and 40,144 SA80 A3 rifles (L85A3).
UK military shipbuilding steel sources revealed
The UK’s military shipbuilding sector continues to rely on a mix of domestic and European steel, according to new data released by the Ministry of Defence.
B-52 bombers show ‘American lethality’ in Europe
After weeks of high-intensity training and multinational integration, four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers have concluded their deployment to Europe and returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.
UK confirms operational independence of F-35 fleet
"The UK maintains the freedom of action to operate the F-35 Lightning at a time and place of our choosing."
UK confirms ongoing surveillance flights near Gaza
The Ministry of Defence has reiterated that Shadow R1 surveillance aircraft are still conducting operations from RAF Akrotiri towards Gaza, as part of ongoing efforts...
UK ‘balancing foreign investment with security’ in defence
The UK Government has said it intends to boost foreign investment in the defence industrial base while ensuring that national security risks are properly managed.
UK’s first batch of 48 F-35B jets nears completion
The UK’s first batch of F-35B Lightning II jets is on track for full delivery, with the final aircraft expected to arrive by 2026, according to a parliamentary response from the Ministry of Defence.
Royal Marines carry out ‘raids’ in the Arctic
Royal Marines have carried out commando raids in the Arctic Circle as part of Exercise Joint Viking, a major NATO operation designed to enhance interoperability and deter aggression on the alliance’s northern flank.
