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 chief visits Estonia, reinforces Alliance support
Mr Rutte highlighted Estonia's significant defence contributions and praised the multinational forces in Tapa – comprising personnel from Estonia, the UK, France, and Iceland.
QinetiQ secures $95m aerial target contract with US Army
QinetiQ has been awarded a substantial Aerial Target Systems contract from the US Army, marking the company’s first role as a prime contractor in the US for advanced aerial target systems.
Denmark to buy over 200 anti-air missiles in $744m deal
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale to Denmark, offering over AIM-120D missiles.
Extreme right-wing terrorist sentenced to 12 years
Gabriel Budasz, a 24-year-old from Weston Super Mare, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison with an additional three years on licence after being found guilty of serious terrorism offences.
Future Red Arrows jet type pending Strategic Defence Review
The planned out-of-service date for Hawk T1 aircraft used by the Red Arrows remains 2030, and a decision on a replacement aircraft will not be taken until after the Strategic Defence Review is completed.
UK strengthens capabilities in space warfare
The Ministry of Defence continues to prioritise sovereign capabilities in military satellite communications and space warfare, according to a series of parliamentary responses from Maria Eagle MP.
Poland to receive £6bn F-16 Viper upgrade in major US sale
These upgrades will significantly enhance Poland’s ability to engage targets over longer distances with greater precision.
UK strengthens drone and counter-drone manufacturing
The UK is taking significant steps to enhance sovereign capabilities in both drone manufacturing and counter-drones, as confirmed by Maria Eagle MP.
UK supports jobs in space sector through defence investments
The Ministry of Defence say it is driving job creation in the space sector through significant investments in key programmes, according to a response from Maria Eagle, Minister of State for Defence.
UK concerned over attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
The UK government has expressed concern over recent attacks on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon and spoke of the importance of their protection.
