Lisa West
Lisa holds a degree in Media and Communication from Glasgow Caledonian University. With a background in media, she plays a key role in the editorial team, managing industry news and maintaining the standards of the publication's online community.
UK assessing Aster missile for Mk41 launch system
The Royal Navy is continuing to assess the potential compatibility of the Aster missile with the Mk41 vertical launch system as part of wider efforts to expand missile flexibility.
RAF C-17 lands at world’s northernmost settlement
A Royal Air Force C-17A Globemaster has landed at Canadian Forces Station Alert, the world’s most northerly permanently inhabited settlement, during a joint resupply mission with Canada in the High Arctic.
US warship fires on vessel during blockade enforcement
U.S. forces have disabled an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Arabian Sea after it did not comply with warnings, with the USS Spruance using her five inch gun.
Babcock extends Royal Navy support contract
The extension maintains the full scope of the existing contract, covering ship engineering delivery and management for platforms including Type 23 frigates, amphibious ships, Sandown-class minehunters and landing craft.
British air power deploys to Black Sea region
Royal Air Force Typhoon jets and personnel have deployed to Romania under Operation Biloxi to support NATO air policing operations in the Black Sea region, according to the RAF.
Babcock secures extension for RAF flying training
Babcock has been awarded a four-year extension to its Light Aircraft Flying Task (LAFT) contract, which will continue its provision of military flying training to the Royal Air Force.
Thales: collaborative naval combat ‘still in early stages’
Navies face mounting pressure to improve the resilience and lethality of their forces but remain far from achieving the collaborative combat capabilities needed to meet modern threats, according to Thales's Naval Defence Advisor Eric Chaperon.
New British destroyer awaiting Defence Investment Plan
The UK Future Air Dominance System (FADS) programme, the Type 83 Destroyer, is in its concept phase, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
RAF A400M availability rises, recovery continues
The Royal Air Force A400M Atlas fleet is showing improved availability and output, with more aircraft returning to service and flying hours increasing, according to the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry.
Work underway on seven new UK submarine builds
Work underway on seven UK submarine builds, with long-lead activity for the new AUKUS SSN fleet, Rolls-Royce says. #UDT2026
