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.
Minehunting mothership conducts trials
For the first time, three boats joined RFA Stirling Castle marking a critical milestone in the integration of autonomous minehunting systems within the navy.
Putin’s fading ‘Strong Man’ image
Vladimir Putin's image as an unassailable 'strong man' has been a vital component of his political narrative discuss @DefenceGeek, @geoallison and @AnAustinThing2.
Large fleet of NATO and Ukrainian warships arrive in Glasgow
A large fleet of NATO and Ukrainian warships have arrived in Glasgow.
A brief guide to NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, or NATO, was established as a shield for collective security and to counter the threat from the Soviet Union.
EasyJet flight declares mid-air emergency over UK
An easyJet flight from Glasgow to Amsterdam declared a mid-air emergency whilst flying over the North Sea before landing safely.
UK reiterates NATO commitment amid security transformation
In a written question, Holly Lynch queried the Secretary of State for Defence on the measures being taken to ensure that the UK fulfills its NATO obligations.
Britain reasserts Indo-Pacific strategy in Singapore
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Foreign, Commonwealth, & Development Office (FCDO) Minister of State, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, showcased the UK's commitment to the Indo-Pacific at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last week.
Video captures one day of military aviation in 60 seconds
A recently released animation provides a rapid overview of British military aviation, encapsulating 24 hours of activity in just 60 seconds.
Britain and NATO allies showcase precision strike capability
The main focus of the exercise was practising strikes on naval targets with heavy machine guns and missiles.
One Russian casualty ‘for every 48cm’ of Bakhmut
In a recent statement, the MoD disclosed that Russia had managed to push its frontlines around 29km, but it has resulted in a staggering "up to 60,000 casualties since May 2022".
