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.
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.
British aircraft carrier to arrive in Scotland to load bombs
HMS Prince of Wales will shortly arrive in Scotland to 'bomb up', loading ammunition and supplies so the vessel is able to deploy operationally.
UK continues collaboration with Germany on new artillery
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its commitment to continue developing the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery Systems (RCH 155) in partnership with Germany.
Slovakia acquiring AH-1Z Attack Helicopters in $600m deal
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Slovakia involving AH-1Z attack helicopters and related equipment, valued at approximately $600 million.
What is the status of Britain’s new nuclear warheads?
The programme, which is currently in its concept phase, aims to ensure the UK's nuclear deterrent remains effective beyond the life of the current system.
BAE Systems upgrades forecast amid ongoing UK defence review
BAE Systems, the UK’s largest defence contractor, has increased its financial forecasts for 2024 following strong performance in the first half of the year.
