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Lisa West

Lisa West
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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.

Royal Navy Pilot ‘not like Top Gun’ flying Super Hornets

Lieutenant Fraser Nadine, currently on an exchange programme with the U.S. Navy, said life as a fast-jet pilot is "not like Top Gun".

NATO reaffirms commitment to Western Balkans

"NATO has been engaged in Bosnia and Herzegovina for three decades; we remain strongly committed to the country’s sovereignty."

NATO warships meet up with Japanese vessels

NATO's Standing Naval Forces recently undertook a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) in the Eastern Mediterranean.

AUKUS begins historic submarine maintenance in Australia

This is the first instance in which Australian personnel will directly engage in the maintenance of a nuclear-powered submarine on Australian soil.

American warship asserts freedom of navigation rights

The transit took place in international waters, within a corridor beyond the territorial sea of any coastal state, in accordance with international law governing freedom of navigation and overflight.

Huge American spy drone arrives in England for the first time

A U.S. RQ-4 Global Hawk has temporarily deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford in England, marking the first time this aircraft has been stationed in the UK.

New British tanks to get next-generation armour

The armour aims to significantly enhance survivability of the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank in modern combat scenarios.

RFA ships train with Royal Navy Merlins in Pacific

Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels Lyme Bay and Argus conducted flying operations with Royal Navy helicopters.

Royal Marine Commandos in Australian Outback training

The exercise, one of the largest UK forces have participated in so far from home, saw more than 400 Royal Marine and Army Commandos operate over 9,000 miles away from the UK.

Royal Navy icebreaker HMS Protector heads south

HMS Protector, the Royal Navy’s ice patrol ship, is transitioning from the icy waters of the Arctic to the southern reaches of the Antarctic.