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 reviewing defensive upgrades for VIP transport fleet
The Ministry of Defence says options are being considered to expand the future capability of the Envoy IV aircraft, including defensive systems that were envisaged as part of planned modifications to the fleet.
Thales secures 1.1bn in exports supporting Glasgow jobs
The UK Government say that increased defence investment and dedication to Scottish defence industry directly supported a GBP 1.1bn in inward investment with defence firm Thales in Glasgow, securing and sustaining over 500 jobs.
Royal Navy Squadron deploys new Gibraltar drones
A Royal Navy unit based in Gibraltar has begun using small quadcopter drones to support surveillance and security operations around the British Overseas Territory, including monitoring visits by major UK warships.
Royal Navy warship ‘fights off’ drone swarms
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan has taken part in a live-firing training exercise off the Welsh coast that simulated multiple drone and missile attacks.
Babcock wins Army power generator support contract
New agreement worth up to GBP 36 million will support the British Army’s Field Electrical Power Supplies generators for up to eight years.
Army reviewing war stocks for high-intensity conflict
The British Army has carried out an assessment of the equipment, supplies and enablers required to sustain a war-fighting division in a high-intensity conflict.
MOD says no earlier offer of warship to defend Cyprus
The Royal Navy did not make a formal offer earlier this year to deploy a Type 45 destroyer before HMS Dragon was eventually sent to the eastern Mediterranean, the Ministry of Defence has claimed.
Frigates remain key to UK Atlantic Bastion plan
Royal Navy general-purpose frigates will still play a central role in the emerging Atlantic Bastion concept for defending the North Atlantic.
Future UK anti-ship missile programme decision due soon
A decision on the full business case for the Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme is expected during 2026.
Over 120 British Army units now training with drones
More than 120 British Army units are now training to operate uncrewed air systems as the Army expands its use of drones and autonomous technologies across the force.
