Lisa West
U.S. completes salvage of crashed U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler
The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southwest Metro Production Office has completed the salvage of a U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler from the Pacific Ocean near Shelter Island, San Diego.
US approves $200m Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles sale
The US State Department has approved a potential $200 million sale of Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles (HVGP) capability support and related equipment to Japan.
UK Government affirms independence of nuclear deterrent
"Only the Prime Minister can authorise the firing of our nuclear weapons, even if they are to be employed as part of a NATO response."
MOD awards £10.2m for Army apprenticeship training
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £10.2 million contract to TQ Education and Training Ltd to provide apprenticeship training for soldiers in the Royal Armoured Corps and the Royal Army Veterinary Corps.
British ‘spy plane’ gathers intelligence near Russian forces
The RC-135 Rivet Joint’s ability to track Russian activity provides an invaluable advantage to Ukrainian forces.
Number of British forces personnel levels revealed
The UK Armed Forces currently have a combined full-time trained strength of 127,036 active personnel, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Defence.
UK and Ireland sharing some defence capabilities
While Ireland remains a neutral state with no formal military alliance, its defence collaboration with the UK has increased in response to emerging threats such as cyberattacks and international security challenges.
British frigate seizes £5.4m Class A drugs in Middle East
The Royal Navy has disrupted a major international drug smuggling operation, with HMS Lancaster intercepting and seizing £5.4 million worth of heroin and methamphetamine...
Britain accelerating production of air defence missiles
France, Italy, and the United Kingdom have agreed to expand and accelerate the production of Aster missiles.
MOD awards £324k stop smoking contract
A £324k contract has been awarded to provide smoking cessation training and expert tobacco control advice for the Armed Forces.