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.
Defence Review to consider future of Typhoon procurement
The future of the UK’s combat air capability is under scrutiny as the Ministry of Defence considers the export procurement of new Typhoon jets against the potential cessation of Typhoon final assembly.
Collins secures F-15EX ejection seat contract
Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, has been selected by Boeing Defense to supply 144 ACES II ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fighter jets.
Trump walks back Zelensky ‘dictator’ remark
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed previous remarks in which he reportedly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “dictator”.
Trump will ‘always be with the British’ in times of need
The US President also praised the British military, acknowledging its long history of excellence in combat.
Sweden puts upgraded ‘spy’ submarine back to sea
The improvements are designed to boost the submarine's endurance and covert operational capability in the challenging and layered waters of the Baltic Sea.
Britain to boost defence spending amid Russia threat
In short, the UK aims to modernise its Armed Forces, rebuild stockpiles, and accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge military capabilities.
American bomber conducts ‘show of force’ near Russian border
After a flyover of the Estonian capital Tallinn to mark the nations independence day, a B-52 bomber followed the border of Belarus and Russia before returning to Britain.
Britain buying anti-tank mines to block off land
The GLADIUS system represents a reintroduction of anti-tank mine capability into the British Army.
Babcock contracted for NATO wargaming
Babcock International Group has been awarded a second contract by NATO’s Joint Warfare Centre to provide expert advice on wargaming activities.
British Army issues apology following inquest
The British Army has released a statement after a coroner concluded the inquest into the death of Gunner Jaysley-Louise Beck of 47 Regiment Royal Artillery, who died in Larkhill on 15 December 2021.
