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Lisa West

Lisa West
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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.

Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley gunner shoots down drone

A Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle gunner successfully engaged and shot down a Russian First-Person View (FPV) drone.

NATO strengthens Mediterranean security amidst Russian tensions

NATO's Operation Sea Guardian has intensified its vigilance in the Central Mediterranean with focused maritime patrols.

E-11A Aircraft enable humanitarian airdrops in Gaza

E-11A aircraft, equipped with the Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN), have been pivotal in facilitating humanitarian airdrops in Gaza since early March 2024.

Bangladesh C-130Js reach full strength with Marshall support

The formal handover took place at Marshall's headquarters in Cambridge.

8,000-mile move of vintage Harrier to Falklands museum

Naval engineers have completed the relocation of two vintage naval aircraft, Sea Harrier ZH801 and Lynx XZ725, to a museum in the Falkland Islands.

Britain ‘should lease or buy’ more fleet support ships

Report recommends buying more Fleet Solid Support Ships and leasing commercial vessels to enhance Royal Navy replenishment capabilities

Britain urged to order more submarines

A report recommends procuring at least one additional Dreadnought class submarine as a conventionally armed nuclear-powered attack submarine designed to carry a large payload of strike missiles.

Experts recommend UK increases number of destroyers

A report urges that Britain procure eight Type 83 Destroyers as part of an overall goal of returning the escort fleet to a 32 hull force.

Britain needs Arsenal Ships says report

A report advocates for the Royal Navy to embrace the concept of the 'arsenal ship', a vessel capable of firing huge volumes of missiles.

NATO Multinational Tanker Unit expands with eighth aircraft

The MMU provides strategic transport, air-to-air refuelling, and medical evacuation capabilities to its six participating nations.