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.
First all-female aircrew completes NATO AWACS mission
For the first time ever, a NATO AWACS mission sortie has been completed with an all-female aircrew.
HMS Queen Elizabeth heading to Scotland for repairs
After inspections uncovered a defect with her starboard propeller shaft coupling, the decision was made for HMS Queen Elizabeth to head to Rosyth for repair work.
RAF Reaper drones approach ten years over Middle East
The MQ-9 Reaper is currently flown by crews from XIII Squadron.
Thousands of British soldiers volunteer to help save planet
Thousands of soldiers have stepped forward to take part in The Global Charge – an initiative to secure a better environment for future generations,
RAF ability to engage in peer-to-peer conflict ‘in question’
A new report argues that the RAF has "good kit" in relation to its platforms and weapons but not enough of them—and a pilot shortage problem.
Babcock awarded Royal Navy equipment configuration contract
Babcock International has been awarded a configuration management contract for the Royal Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary surface ship fleet.
de&s showcases Typhoon TyTAN’s Role in UK air defence
TyTAN was initiated seven years ago to enhance the way the MOD and industry manage the support and maintenance of the Typhoon fleet.
New episode of ‘News Snapshot’ podcast
The latest episode discusses Operation Prosperity Guardian in the Red Sea, the fatal attack on US forces in Jordan, developments in the Ukraine-Russia war and more!
Over 7,000 rounds of ammunition lost or stolen since 2017
Over 7,000 rounds of various types of ammunition have been reported as lost or stolen from 2017 to 2023.
RFA recruitment crisis – A decade of missed targets
The data indicates that simply 'throwing money at the problem' is not rectifying the recruitment issues, as even when the spending on recruitment rises, intake still falls.