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.
Two RFA vessels playing crucial roles in Australian exercise
RFA Lyme Bay and RFA Argus have been vital to the success of Exercise Predators Run, demonstrating the UK’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.
Submarines ‘crucial’ for future of British naval power
Prioritising submarines is no longer a strategic option but an imperative, argues Dr Emma Salisbury in Britain’s World, the Council on Geostrategy’s online magazine.
NATO warships work with U.S. assault ship in Mediterranean
These exercises are part of NATO’s broader strategy to demonstrate commitment to its allies and maintain a strong presence in the region.
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%.
