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 commited to global discussion on autonomous weapons
The UK government has confirmed its ongoing commitment to international discussions on lethal autonomous weapon systems.
UK satellite to combat illegal migration, launch in 2025
The Amber-2 Maritime Domain Awareness Satellite will play a key role in detecting ‘dark vessels’ at sea, such as those involved in illegal immigration, illegal fishing activities, drug smuggling, ship-to-ship transfers of goods and evading sanctions.
Government reaffirms commitment to wellbeing of Armed Forces
The review is expected to report in the first half of 2025 and could lead to further enhancements in the healthcare services offered to Armed Forces personnel.
British Army launches new website
Digital agency Cantarus has been working alongside the British Army to deliver a programme of improvements, upgrades, and new features for their public-facing website.
British Frigate defends carrier group from missile ‘attack’
For HMS Iron Duke, the exercise offers an opportunity to demonstrate its combat capabilities while honing the skills of its crew in complex maritime scenarios.
MP accuses former RAF chief of lying about recruitment
During Prime Minister's Questions, Alicia Kearns MP accused the RAF of forcing Group Captain Lizzy Nicholl to resign for refusing to implement "illegal recruitment orders".
UK Government clarifies funding for new fighter jet
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a £1.3 billion allocation for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme in the current financial year.
UK, U.S. and Australia make progress on counter-hypersonics
The AUKUS partners are working together on a series of trilateral tests and experiments aimed at accelerating the development of hypersonic tech.
Airbus and partners demo helicopter drone teaming
The MUM-T system allows for real-time data sharing between uncrewed systems and crewed helicopters.
UK government outlines status of domestic steel in defence
While there is no specific quota for the use of UK steel, the government say that its approach is to support the domestic industry by offering opportunities for UK suppliers to compete for future contracts.
