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.
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.
Royal Navy joins US Navy for virtual carrier ops training
Personnel from the Royal Navy recently joined the US Navy for advanced virtual training of Carrier Strike Group operations at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Li-Fi set to be used at defence munitions sites
The trial seeks to offer an alternative to traditional Wi-Fi, which is not permitted due to safety concerns around radio transmissions near stored complex weapons.
