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Lisa West

Lisa West
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Lisa holds a degree in Media and Communication from Glasgow Caledonian University. With a background in media, she plays a key role in the editorial team, managing industry news and maintaining the standards of the publication's online community.
Gray stealth jet flying over arid desert mountains, cockpit visible and tail marked TALON Q with registration on fuselage

Northrop Grumman swaps autonomy software mid-flight

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated a mid-flight swap of autonomy software on its Talon IQ testbed aircraft, transitioning between software from two different companies while maintaining continuous operational performance.
Large gray warship at sea with a tall central mast and sailors on the bow.

Rolls-Royce MT30 selected for Australian Mogami-class frigates

The Rolls-Royce MT30 marine gas turbine has been selected to power Australia's new fleet of up to 11 general-purpose frigates.

Britain is about to have two aircraft carriers at sea

Britain is set to have two aircraft carriers at sea for the first time in over a year, after HMS Queen Elizabeth completed a major maintenance period at Babcock's Rosyth dockyard this week and HMS Prince of Wales is due to sail from Portsmouth this evening.
Close-up of a gray military fighter jet with RAF roundel on the fuselage, parked on a runway.

RAF puts aircraft painting contract out to tender

The MoD has launched a tender for a contract to provide surface finishing and painting services across all RAF fixed and rotary wing aircraft at stations in the UK and overseas, estimated at just under £100 million over a decade.

UK reaffirms F-35 commitment but questions remain over 138

The UK has committed to 138 F-35s "across the life of the programme" but with only 74 planned in total and 48 already delivered, it remains unclear what the 138 figure actually means or when, if ever, it will be reached.

Meteor F-35 integration shows no signs of urgency

The UK has been trying to arm its F-35s with Meteor since 2019. The US-led programme has now pushed the timeline to the early 2030s.

Delayed SPEAR 3 review note set for imminent submission

A long-delayed review note that will formally set out a new timeline for the SPEAR 3 missile programme is close to being submitted for approval.
Race car driver in a black-and-white racing suit stands beside a red, white and black Toyota Corolla race car in the pit lane.

Army teams up with touring car squad to drive STEM

The British Army has announced a partnership with Speedworks Motorsport for the 2026 British Touring Car Championship season, aimed at promoting technical careers and engaging younger audiences.

UK assessing Aster missile for Mk41 launch system

The Royal Navy is continuing to assess the potential compatibility of the Aster missile with the Mk41 vertical launch system as part of wider efforts to expand missile flexibility.
Large military transport aircraft (four engines) on a snow-covered tarmac with a ground crew member nearby.

RAF C-17 lands at world’s northernmost settlement

A Royal Air Force C-17A Globemaster has landed at Canadian Forces Station Alert, the world’s most northerly permanently inhabited settlement, during a joint resupply mission with Canada in the High Arctic.