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.
British forces lead ten nation exercise in Latvia
The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, comprising ten northern European nations, has successfully completed Exercise Joint Protector, a month-long operation conducted across multiple locations in Latvia.
MOD launches helicopter emissions monitoring project
The Ministry of Defence has responded to questions raised in Parliament regarding the environmental impact of military helicopters, particularly in areas of high helicopter air traffic.
RAF medical force honoured with prestigious Firmin Sword
The Royal Air Force Global Enablement Medical Force has been awarded the 2023 Firmin Sword of Peace for its exceptional humanitarian contributions.
Royal Navy tests autonomous boat in UK waters
The Royal Navy successfully trialled a crewless boat navigating busy Solent waters, remotely controlled from the experimental ship XV Patrick Blackett.
British forces ‘ready to fight tonight’
"If the British Army was asked to fight tonight, it would fight tonight" said Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan.
Escort fleet ‘central to carrier strike capability,’ say MOD
The Royal Navy's escort fleet, comprising Type 23 frigates and Type 45 destroyers, remains a credible and essential component of the UK's defence strategy, according to a recent statement from the Ministry of Defence.
Rolls-Royce open new nuclear submarine tech office in Glasgow
Rolls-Royce Submarines has officially opened a new office in Glasgow, creating 120 specialist roles in electrical controls, instrumentation, and cyber security.
British artillery opens fire on exercise near Russian border
The British Army has successfully carried out the first live firing of its next-generation Archer Mobile Howitzer in Finland during one of NATO’s largest-ever artillery exercises.
MOD intends to award £4m contract for Ajax Drill Rounds
We had initially reported that the contract had already been awarded to Lockheed Martin UK. In fact, the MOD has only announced its intention to award the contract and is currently within the 10-day consultation period. No final decision has been made at this stage.
Defence firm BAE funds Glasgow community hub transformation
Govan HELP, a vital community support organisation, has received a transformative donation exceeding £500,000 from BAE Systems, paving the way for the creation of a new central hub in Govan.
