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.
UK Boxer systems deployment timelines remain unclear
In a response to Mark Francois MP, the Ministry of Defence reply suggests that, while progress continues, precise deployment timelines for these systems are still uncertain.
MOD awards £4.1m contract to Airbus for Voyager services
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £4m contract to Airbus Defence and Space for post-design services essential to maintaining the Voyager tanker aircraft fleet.
General Dynamics wins UK contract for P-8A Poseidon analysis
General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited has secured a contract from the Ministry of Defence to provide a specialised Acoustic Post-Flight Analysis (PFA) system for the P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth.
New tartan created for INTERPOL ahead of Glasgow assembly
The traditional patterned cloth was commissioned by the UK’s Home Office, in advance of INTERPOL's 92nd General Assembly which will be held in Glasgow from 4 to 7 November.
NATO chief visits Estonia, reinforces Alliance support
Mr Rutte highlighted Estonia's significant defence contributions and praised the multinational forces in Tapa – comprising personnel from Estonia, the UK, France, and Iceland.
QinetiQ secures $95m aerial target contract with US Army
QinetiQ has been awarded a substantial Aerial Target Systems contract from the US Army, marking the company’s first role as a prime contractor in the US for advanced aerial target systems.
Denmark to buy over 200 anti-air missiles in $744m deal
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale to Denmark, offering over AIM-120D missiles.
Extreme right-wing terrorist sentenced to 12 years
Gabriel Budasz, a 24-year-old from Weston Super Mare, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison with an additional three years on licence after being found guilty of serious terrorism offences.
Future Red Arrows jet type pending Strategic Defence Review
The planned out-of-service date for Hawk T1 aircraft used by the Red Arrows remains 2030, and a decision on a replacement aircraft will not be taken until after the Strategic Defence Review is completed.
UK strengthens capabilities in space warfare
The Ministry of Defence continues to prioritise sovereign capabilities in military satellite communications and space warfare, according to a series of parliamentary responses from Maria Eagle MP.
