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.
Thales to test passive hull-mounted sonar on XL-UUV drone
Thales has secured a contract from Naval Group to test a passive hull-mounted sonar designed for autonomous operation on an extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XL-UUV) demonstrator.
L3Harris test of Viper Shield system for F-16
L3Harris Technologies has announced the completion of rigorous testing for its Viper Shield Electronic Warfare (EW) system, designed to enhance the protection of F-16 pilots.
BAE delivers AN/ALR-56M radar warning receivers to U.S.
BAE Systems is supplying AN/ALR-56M Advanced Radar Warning Receivers to the U.S. Air Force for use in C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
University of Lincoln partners with RAF for diabetes research
In an effort aimed at advancing diabetes research, the University of Lincoln will team up with the Royal Air Force.
Northrop Grumman develops electric X-Plane drone for DARPA
The uncrewed air system, developed for the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), has recently received its official X-plane designation as the XRQ-73.
UK Government embrace ‘NATO first’ defence strategy
"We must strengthen our defences to deter Putin effectively."
NATO aiming to accelerate weapons production
Over the next five years, NATO allies plan to acquire thousands of air defence and artillery systems, over 850 modern aircraft, mostly 5th generation F-35s as well as a substantial number of high-end capabilities.
847 NAS showcases low flying over the sea to insert troops
847 Naval Air Squadron, known as the UK's amphibious operations aviation experts, worked closely with Commando Forces on exercise off the south coast recently.
500,000 casualties show ‘how bad war is going’ for Russia
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, has spoken on the staggering impact of the conflict in Ukraine on Russia, noting that 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded since the war began.
Royal Navy Joins First Joint Exercise with Australia and Japan in Indo-Pacific
In a historic first, the Royal Navy has participated in a trilateral exercise with the Australian and Japanese navies in the Indo-Pacific region.
