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.
Britain joins major air defence exercise
HMS Duncan, a Type 45 Destroyer, served as the command hub for this critical exercise.
Government urged to outline plans for new surveillance ship
A new report urges the government to outline its plans and timeline for the Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ship.
Ministry of Defence invites tender for Pilot Cadet Training
The objective of the scheme, according to the tender notice, is to provide ground instruction and Single Engine Piston (SEP) aircraft flying training.
Report blasts E-7 procurement as ‘absolute folly’
In its analysis of the E-7 Wedgetail procurement, the report criticises a decision to reduce the UK’s initial order for five aircraft down to three.
UK left with ‘extremely limited’ numbers of combat equipment
A report warns that the UK has been left with "an extremely limited reserve of fighting equipment, including warships, modern armoured vehicles or combat aircraft".
US approves sale of over 1,500 Hellfire missiles to France
The deal involves 1,515 AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missiles and related equipment, with an estimated cost of $203 million.
Minehunting mothership conducts trials
For the first time, three boats joined RFA Stirling Castle marking a critical milestone in the integration of autonomous minehunting systems within the navy.
Putin’s fading ‘Strong Man’ image
Vladimir Putin's image as an unassailable 'strong man' has been a vital component of his political narrative discuss @DefenceGeek, @geoallison and @AnAustinThing2.
Large fleet of NATO and Ukrainian warships arrive in Glasgow
A large fleet of NATO and Ukrainian warships have arrived in Glasgow.
A brief guide to NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, or NATO, was established as a shield for collective security and to counter the threat from the Soviet Union.
