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 Defence Journal drone thwarts gang starting fire
George Allison, a UK Defence Journal team member, was out flying his drone to capture the sunset when he inadvertently spotted a gang igniting a fire in a wasteland near a factory in Glasgow.
British warships take part in Gulf minehunting exercise
The Royal Navy utilised the exercise to test Harrier, a high-tech autonomous boat representing the future of the UK's minehunting capability.
British and German jets intercept Russian aircraft
Royal Air Force and German Air Force Typhoon fighter jets conducted a joint mission to intercept three Russian aircraft flying over the Gulf of Finland and Baltic Sea.
Boeing secures U.S. contract for KC-46A Block 1 Upgrade
The U.S. Air Force has granted Boeing a contract to perform the Block 1 upgrade on the KC-46A tanker aircraft.
British Forces Cyprus transfer from Griffin to Puma
The helicopter support to British Forces Cyprus has transferred from the Griffin HAR Mk.2 to the Puma HC Mk.2.
Italian air defence system online in Slovakia
SAMP/T is deployed in a purely defensive role to defend allied populations, forces, and territory.
British and German pilots maintain defence of NATO
The UK and German detachments will continue to operate over the Easter period and through to the end of April to ensure the safety of NATO territory and bolster security in the Baltic region.
UK, US strengthen cooperation on Littoral Operations
The Royal Navy, Royal Marines, US Navy, and US Marine Corps have committed to enhancing collaboration on littoral operations.
British Army to get more Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons systems
The weapons will replace the Anti-Structure Munitions the UK sent to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion last year.
Work starts on construction of huge new frigate in Scotland
Type 26 Frigate work sustains approximately 1,700 jobs in Scotland and 4,000 across the UK maritime supply chain. BAE Systems plans to hire an additional 400 tradespeople and 200 apprentices for the project in 2023.
