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.
UK fighter jets deploy to NATO border with Russia
By projecting airpower into Eastern Europe, the UK aims to remind Moscow that its testing of NATO’s borders will be met with immediate and credible responses.
BAE to cut 116 management roles in naval ships restructure
The UK Defence Journal was contacted by a source at BAE’s shipyards who said staff were told this week that some management roles will be cut across its Naval Ships business. This has now been confirmed.
British fighter jets deploy overnight to defend Poland
Late yesterday evening, the Royal Air Force deployed Typhoon fighter jets and a Voyager tanker from RAF Coningsby to conduct air defence patrols over eastern Poland
NATO ISR Force in Sigonella marks 10th anniversary
The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a ceremony at Italian Air Force Base Sigonella, NATO stated.
Thales unveils new encryption to tackle quantum-era threats
Thales announced the launch of its Datacryptor Model 5 (DCM5), designed to help governments and organisations prepare for risks posed by quantum computing. #DSEI2025
Thales stakes claim on sovereignty and autonomy at DSEI 2025
Thales used this year’s Defence and Security Equipment International (#DSEI2025) in London to lay out where it sees the future of defence technology.
Royal Navy prepares for next gen missile defence
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy is advancing both near-term and long-term missile defence and strike capabilities, with work underway on technologies that will underpin a new class of destroyer in the 2030s.
Raytheon UK to equip CV90s with Landshield Plus GPS jammers
Raytheon UK has been awarded a contract by BAE Systems to supply its Landshield Plus anti-jamming antennas for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, the company stated.
UK and Norway join multinational CAVS armoured vehicle plan
The UK and Norway have formally joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme, becoming its sixth and seventh members alongside Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany, and Denmark.
UK industry confirmed for 37% share of new Typhoon builds
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed that Britain will manufacture a large share of the components for the Typhoon aircraft expected to be ordered by both Germany and Italy.
