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.
Snapshot of the status of the British fleet
Currently, about 19% of the Royal Navy's major surface combatants are actively deployed, with an additional 24% either in maintenance or capable of being quickly regenerated for service.
180 ‘New Leaders’ Join the Royal Navy
The passing-out parade marked the culmination of weeks of rigorous training for these new officers.
HMS Protector ‘inspires artist’s Antarctic adventure’
Artist Polly Townsend joined the crew of HMS Protector, transforming her experiences into stunning visual art, which is now on display following her Antarctic voyage.
Merlin helicopters utilise air weapons range in Scotland
These exercises allow the Merlin helicopters to practice various tasks, including target engagement and manoeuvring in challenging environments.
Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tamar in Tonga
The latest leg of the Portsmouth-based warship’s Pacific patrol took her to the island chain to underscore ties between Britain and the Commonwealth kingdom.
BAE receives $79m from U.S. Marine Corps to build ACV-R test vehicles
The ACV-R will provide direct field support, maintenance, and recovery to the ACV family of vehicles (FOVs).
Spending of £10m in snowmobiles for Royal Marines
Royal Marines, say the Ministry of Defence, will "strike faster and further across the Arctic snow" thanks to a £10m investment in new snowmobiles for reconnaissance and raiding operations.
British airborne medics ‘deliver care by air’
16 Medical Regiment was recently put through its paces on Exercise Winged Serpent.
Clyde Naval Heritage sets sail to return HMS Ambuscade
Clyde Naval Heritage has proudly announced its fundraising campaign to bring back HMS Ambuscade, presently known as PNS Tariq, from Pakistan to the River Clyde.
Saab to design concepts for Swedish future fighter
Saab will now begin conceptual studies for future fighter systems.
