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.
Over 7,000 rounds of ammunition lost or stolen since 2017
Over 7,000 rounds of various types of ammunition have been reported as lost or stolen from 2017 to 2023.
RFA recruitment crisis – A decade of missed targets
The data indicates that simply 'throwing money at the problem' is not rectifying the recruitment issues, as even when the spending on recruitment rises, intake still falls.
Russia ‘more willing’ to use tactical nuclear weapons than NATO
Russian nuclear doctrine, especially regarding its large stockpile of non-strategic nuclear weapons, has become one of the most pressing issues in Euro-Atlantic security.
Veterans card rolled out – heres what you need to know
The Veteran Card service is being delivered by the Ministry of Defence as part of the work to improve the support available for veterans.
Risks for armed forces caused by MoD inventory failures
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) does not have the powers needed to deal with the fragmentation of its inventory management, it has been claimed.
US General visits Faslane naval base
General Anthony Cotton, Commander of US Strategic Command, recently paid a visit to the United Kingdom to acquaint himself with Britain's nuclear capabilities.
Three people leaving armed forces for each one joining
In a recent Public Accounts Committee session, Mark Francois MP revealed that "people are leaving the Armed Forces at a ratio of three people leaving for every one who joins".
UK ‘satisfied’ military presence on Falklands ‘is enough’
"I am satisfied that the military presence in the South Atlantic is at the appropriate level to ensure the defence of the Islands."
Meet Britain’s new Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank
The United Kingdom has officially introduced the prototype of its latest main battle tank, the advanced Challenger 3.
New funding round to supply Ukraine with air, sea defences
"A third International Fund for Ukraine bidding round, focused on maritime and air defence capabilities, will be launched shortly."
