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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.

Boeing offers CH-47 Chinook to Poland

Boeing announced the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter as a potential solution for Poland’s airlift needs during the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition on 5 September 2024.

NATO AWACS strengthens interoperability with Sweden

The AWACS aircraft controlled Swedish fighter jets in airspace shared with civilian traffic, requiring careful coordination.

NATO Deputy Secretary General steps down

Geoană made history as the first Romanian to hold the position of NATO Deputy Secretary General and the first from a country that joined NATO after the Cold War.

Historic leadership change on NATO’s Eastern Flank

In a historic moment for NATO’s eastern flank, a Dutch officer has assumed command of the NATO Multinational Battlegroup in Lithuania for the first time.

Frigate with new anti-ship missiles arrives in Scotland

HMS Somerset, armed with new Naval Strike Missiles, has arrived at Faslane in Scotland.

A great day out at the International Ayr Show

The International Ayr Show 2024 has wrapped up in spectacular fashion, giving everyone who attended an unforgettable weekend—and we had a front-row seat!

MOD seeks temporary hangar at RNAS Yeovilton

The project aims to house aircraft displaced by ongoing upgrades at the base.

New anti-ship missile remains on track for 2026 delivery

Originally slated for an earlier deployment, full operating capability was pushed back to 2026 due to ongoing challenges.

UK confirms F-35 unaffected by Israel export ban

In response to the suspension of arms export licences to Israel, Minister of State for Defence, Maria Eagle, has reassured that the F-35 programme will remain unaffected.

Britain now has two aircraft carriers at sea

The Royal Navy is entering a busy period as both HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth are at sea.