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.
Now eight Royal Navy frigates being built in Scotland
With the recent steel-cutting ceremony for HMS Sheffield, the fifth Type 26 frigate, there are now eight Royal Navy frigates under construction in Scotland.
BAE advances EW countermeasures for U.S. Army vehicles
BAE Systems has secured a follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to further develop its 'Multi-Class Soft Kill System', an advanced countermeasure designed to protect ground combat vehicles from guided missiles.
US approves $70m Tactical Combat Training System sale to UK
The integration of the training systems will, say the U.S., improve live, virtual, and constructive combat training for the Royal Air Force, boosting interoperability between the U.S. and UK.
U.S. and Royal Marines sharpen skills to guard nukes
Royal Marines from the UK’s 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group have honed their specialised skills alongside their United States Marine Corps counterparts.
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.
