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.
MP warns British naval capability has diminished
Labour MP Alex Ballinger has warned that the Royal Navy’s surface fleet has sadly diminished, raising concerns about UK ability to meet growing security commitments across multiple theatres.
Sweeney: Award should trigger Scotland-wide shipbuilding strategy
Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has set out a detailed case for far wider reform of Scotland's commercial shipbuilding model.
Navantia UK to hire 35 apprentices in Scotland
Navantia UK has announced plans to recruit 35 apprentices across its Scottish facilities in Methil and Arnish, the company stated.
No concurrency risk to Firecrest or Cabrit, says MOD
The Ministry of Defence has said it has identified no concurrency risks to key overseas commitments despite planning for a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.
UK warns of increasing Russian Arctic militarisation
The Ministry of Defence has reiterated concerns over Russia's growing military activity in the Arctic and High North, citing increased submarine operations and continued investment in regional bases and air defence systems.
Britih Army training activity in Germany climbs again
The Ministry of Defence has published a ten-year breakdown of training activity at the Land Regional Hub Germany, outlining how many field training exercises have taken place at the site each year.
UK to run three exercises at Oman hub in 2026-27
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that three training exercises are planned at the UK Oman-based hub in the 2026-27 financial year, as the facility continues its transition into a broader tri-service site.
UK commits funding to testing Atlantic Bastion concept
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that GBP 14 million in combined government and industry funding has already been committed this year to testing and development work under the Atlantic Bastion programme.
UK-Norway firms detail 50 knot Littoral Strike Craft
BAE Systems Maritime has set out further detail on its joint UK–Norway Littoral Strike Craft (LSC) programme, describing it as a fast, low-signature vessel designed to support modern amphibious operations in contested coastal environments.
UK confirms new Chinooks to get aerial refuelling equipment
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the RAF’s incoming Chinook H-47(ER) helicopters will be fitted with full air-to-air refuelling capability.
