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.
NATO and Ukraine strengthen cooperation
The goal is to address Ukraine’s immediate challenges and transform them into successes on the battlefield.
Thousands of jobs tied to munitions production
In 2021-22, the UK spent £950 million in the Weapons and Ammunition industry, which supported an estimated 5,200 industry-wide jobs.
Government pledges to address veteran homelessness
"The level of homelessness, including for our veterans, is too high."
Royal Navy officers gain experience on RFA Tanker
Two Royal Navy officers have hailed their recent month-long deployment on RFA Tidespring as an invaluable learning experience.
QinetiQ secures £15m to enhance Thundercloud system
Thundercloud collates, analyses, and distributes environmental data at all security classifications through a secure network.
BAE secures $493m U.S. Army contract for more Howitzers
With the latest order, the total contract value for the M109A7 programme has reached almost $3 billion.
Where does the British defence budget actually go?
The Ministry of Defence's 2023-24 report reveals that the top three expenditures were Capital Expenditure at 33.26%, Service Personnel at 20.33%, and Equipment Support at 10.61%.
Royal Edinburgh Tattoo 2024 boasts ‘international flair’
This year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, running from 2 to 23 August, will feature 800 performers from around the world, including the United States, Australia, Canada, India, and Switzerland.
Royal Marines operate in Australian outback on exercise
Commandos were deployed under the cover of darkness from support ships RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay, which are part of a British task force designed to respond to global events.
Finnish jets complete first NATO mission in Romania
Finnish F/A-18 Hornets were on quick-reaction alert alongside the Royal Air Force's Typhoon jets, enhancing NATO's collective defence readiness in the Black Sea region.
