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.
U.S. Navy tests give aerial target AI
The U.S. Navy has trialled artificial intelligence-based autonomy on the BQM-177A subsonic aerial target during a recent demonstration in California, the UK Defence Journal understands.
European nations conduct huge amphibious warfare exercise
Running from early September until the end of October, Tarassis involves thousands of troops, sailors and aircrew, as well as dozens of ships and aircraft, operating from the Arctic Circle to the Baltic Sea.
UK keen to safeguard skills as Typhoon production winds down
Should any gap in production lines emerge, Pollard explained that BAE Systems has contingency plans to redeploy staff across the wider Typhoon programme and other complex combat air projects.
Greene presses Scot Gov on stalled £14.2m Ferguson funding
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene has pressed the First Minister to explain why most of the £14.2 million promised for upgrades at Ferguson Marine has still not been delivered.
New British air to air missile in pre-concept phase
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Future Air Superiority Effectors programme (FASE) is currently in its pre-concept phase and that work is under way to establish a concept phase.
Helsing unveils new ‘Europa’ fighter jet drone
Helsing has revealed the CA-1 Europa, an autonomous uncrewed combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed to deliver “intelligent mass” in future air combat.
World’s most powerful warship sends message to Russia
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, is spearheading NATO’s latest Neptune Strike exercise, sailing in formation with allied warships in the North Sea as part of a major demonstration directed at deterring Russian aggression.
Britain cuts steel on new nuclear missile submarine
The UK’s nuclear deterrent programme reached another milestone on Monday as steel was cut for HMS King George VI, the fourth and final Dreadnought-class submarine.
The Herald launches major new defence in Scotland series
The Herald has launched Scotland’s Defence Future series and UK Defence Journal is proud to be part of it, with our editor George Allison contributing on Clyde shipbuilding.
Babcock and Hanwha team up for Canadian submarine project
Babcock Canada has signed a teaming agreement with South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
