Lisa West
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.
Royal Navy divers train in Iceland to counter underwater threats
Royal Navy divers joined NATO counterparts in Iceland for the alliance’s largest training event focused on defeating improvised explosive devices and underwater threats.
First Sea Lord flies with U.S. Navy over the North Sea
Royal Navy First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins joined the crew of the USS Gerald R. Ford for joint operations over the North Sea.
MBDA leads MarsEUs BLOS demo for European combat
MarsEUs is the follow on to the EDIDP LynkEUs effort and aims to extend beyond line of sight technology for battlefield effects.
UK details Afghan families housed under resettlement schemes
The Afghan Resettlement Programme provides eligible arrivals with up to nine months of transitional housing to help them establish roots in the UK.
NATO special forces head to the Arctic
The scenario stresses swift deployment, integration and sustainment in harsh climates, reflecting the alliance’s renewed focus on the High North and Baltic approaches.
Pause on Israeli places in UK defence courses confirmed
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Israel’s participation in UK military education programmes, including at the Royal College of Defence Studies, has been paused.
British Army awards contract to expand FPV drone training
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £4.16 million contract to Exeter-based company Anartes to deliver training equipment for the British Army’s developing FPV Strike capability.
RAF spy planes patrol almost entire NATO border with Russia
Two Royal Air Force aircraft have carried out extensive surveillance flights along NATO’s eastern frontier, covering the entire stretch from the Arctic Ocean to the Black Sea, the UK Defence Journal understands.
MOD publishes report on responsible military AI
Each major organisation within the MoD has now appointed a Responsible AI Senior Officer (RAISO) to oversee compliance with AI ethical principles.
Former Scottish Labour leader pushes Trident misinformation
In a recent debate in the Scottish Parliament, former Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has once again made incorrect claims about American control over the Trident missile system.
