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.
MOD intends to extend £12m A400M engine support contract
The Ministry of Defence intends to award a 12-month extension to the 'National Engine Support Contract 2.5' with Rolls-Royce for the provision of support for the TP400 engine.
Defence industry leaders call for faster procurement
Defence Industry Leaders Call for Faster Procurement, Greater SME Involvement, and Stronger NATO Collaboration.
Leaders from the UK defence industry have called for significant reforms...
New storage facility for over 900 Army vehicles completed
A major new storage facility capable of housing over 900 Army vehicles has been completed at MOD Ashchurch as part of the Vehicle Storage and Support Programme.
What is the role of the RAF Regiment?
The Royal Air Force Regiment plays a specialised role in protecting RAF assets and enabling air power.
UK NATO role discussed at Munich Security Conference
While the UK continues to be a key contributor to NATO strategy and rapid response capabilities, the absence of specific ARRC discussions at the conference suggests that its role remains unchanged for now.
UK and France to boost missile development to deter Putin
The UK and France must expand their defence industrial collaboration, particularly in missile development, to deter further Russian aggression, warned Maria Eagle, Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry.
UK E-7 Wedgetail programme inches forward
The UK’s E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control programme is progressing, with three aircraft currently undergoing modification and a targeted in-service date of late 2025, according to the Ministry of Defence.
British ships under ‘missile and torpedo attack’ in Norway
Exercise Tamber Shield will simulate torpedo and missile attacks, with British and Norwegian vessels engaging in high-speed combat drills throughout the fjords near Bergen.
U.S. Admiral vows NATO will “defend every inch of territory”
Admiral Stuart B. Munsch, Commander of NATO’s Joint Force Command, declared "we will defend every inch of NATO territory".
Update on the progress of Britain’s new frigates
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Type 26 and Type 31 frigate programmes remain on schedule for delivery.
