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.
MOD declines to disclose submarine patrol relief
The secrecy surrounding operational details is in keeping with longstanding government policy to protect national security and the safety of Royal Navy personnel.
Defence Secretary pledges better housing for forces families
Defence Secretary John Healey has pledged to improve the quality of accommodation for service families, describing the Government’s recent action to repurchase military homes as a “decisive break with the past.”
Saab receives $37m for U.S. Marines training equipment
Saab has secured a contract modification from the U.S. Marine Corps for the delivery of additional Marine Corps Training Instrumentation Systems (MCTIS) equipment.
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Lockheed demos extended-range capability of PrSM
The missile is being developed to meet the U.S. Army’s requirement for a next-generation surface-to-surface weapon capable of striking targets at distances exceeding 400 km.
UK to lead post-war peacekeeping push in Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey told MPs this week that the UK is committed to leading international efforts to help secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, even as questions emerged over the feasibility of a peacekeeping deployment without a U.S. security guarantee.
Qatar to buy MQ-9B drones in $1.96bn U.S. deal
The United States has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Qatar valued at approximately $1.96 billion, including eight MQ-9B drones and a wide array of advanced munitions and support systems.
Government responds to concerns over future of Hawk
The Defence Committee had strongly criticised the failure to maintain sovereign production capability for the Hawk jet.
What’s next for Red Arrows? Ministers weigh Hawk replacement
With the Hawk T1’s retirement looming, the UK Government must soon decide whether to maintain a British-built fast jet capability or risk relying on foreign alternatives.
Britain aiming to keep F-35 in service until 2069
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the UK will continue providing equipment support for the global fleet of F-35 Lightning jets until at least 2069, when the aircraft is set to retire from UK service.
Britain confirms £22.7bn in Russian assets frozen
The Government has confirmed that £22.7bn in assets have been frozen but has stated that it does not maintain a public list of Russian nationals with significant assets in the UK.
