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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.

Labour criticises Tory defence record, promises change

A Labour spokesperson has sharply criticised the government's handling of the British armed forces over the past 14 years.

Russian forces achieve limited break-in near Chasiv Yar

Chasiv Yar is considered strategically valuable to Russia due to its position on a plateau and its historic use as a logistics hub.

NATO pilots ‘test mettle’ in High-G dogfights

This first-of-its-kind event saw 37 aircraft from nine NATO countries engage in simulated dogfights, pushing themselves and their machines to the limit.

MOD seeks input for next-gen torpedo defence systems

The Ministry of Defence has issued a pre-procurement notice seeking industry input for the development of next-generation Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD) systems.

Labour responds to Conservative veterans announcement

A Labour Party spokesperson has issued a statement in response to the Conservatives’ recent announcement on veterans.

Finnish jets join British jets on NATO air mission in Romania

The Finnish jets will join the RAF Typhoon detachment, participating in quick-reaction alert duty and flying patrols alongside Romanian F-16s to secure NATO airspace.

Tiger squadrons gather in Germany for NATO Tiger Meet

From June 3 to 13, 2024, Allied aircraft will participate in the annual NATO Tiger Meet at Schleswig Air Base, Germany.

Russia ‘not looking for direct confrontation with NATO’

Admiral Radakin sought to reassure, saying, "The world's got a bit more dangerous. But we should be reassured by all that we've got in place."

First woman to take charge of British aircraft carrier

Commander Claire Thompson is set to become the first female captain of a Royal Navy aircraft carrier.

A brief guide to Hypersonic missile technology

Hypersonic missiles are being developed and deployed by several countries, here's a brief guide on what they are and how they work.