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.
NATO missile defence base in Poland now ready
This site is a crucial part of a larger NATO missile shield, designed to detect, track, and intercept ballistic missiles in flight.
Lithuania orders Saab MSHORAD air defence system
Deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2025 and 2027.
British destroyer ‘fights off’ Harrier jets in Mediterranean exercise
During an air defence exercise, Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan fought off attacks from Harrier jets flying from the USS Wasp..
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.
