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.
MOD awards £3.5m for radome maintenance
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £3.5 million contract to Brody Forbes Ltd for technical support and safety assurance of 23 radomes used for Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Air Defence (AD) radars.
F135 engine surpasses one million flight hours
The F135 engine, which powers the F-35 Lightning II, has surpassed one million flight hours, marking a significant milestone in its operational history.
Sikorsky tests ‘Rotor Blown Wing’ drone
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has successfully tested a rotor blown wing drone that can transition between helicopter and airplane flight modes.
New British nuclear missile submarine on track for 2030s
The manufacture of four new ballistic missile submarines is progressing within the original cost estimate of £41 billion.
U.S. Marines ‘storm ashore’ in Korean beach landing
U.S. Marines and Navy personnel conducted a large-scale amphibious landing in Pohang, South Korea, offloading tactical vehicles and equipment from USNS Dahl as part of Exercise Freedom Banner 25.
NATO warships conduct largest exercise of 2025
NATO’s Standing Naval Forces have taken part in the Alliance’s largest military exercise of the year, Exercise Steadfast Dart 2025, testing the operational deployment of the Allied Reaction Force in the Aegean Sea.
National Police Air Service orders seven H135 Helicopters
The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has placed a firm order for seven Airbus H135 helicopters as part of the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme.
No F-35 ‘kill switch’ claims Swizterland
Rubbishing claims of a 'kill switch', Switzerland advises that it will be able to operate its F-35A fighter jets without external restrictions, ensuring full autonomy over its fleet.
MOD awards £1.2m contract for SALMO ROV training
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a £1.2 million contract to Oceaneering International Services Limited to provide operational training for pilots of the SALMO Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) fleet.
Royal Navy expands autonomous Mine Hunting capabilities
The Royal Navy continues to advance its autonomous maritime mine hunting technologies, with new capabilities being integrated into its fleet, according to Defence Minister Maria Eagle.
