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Lisa West

Lisa West
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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.

University of Lincoln partners with RAF for diabetes research

In an effort aimed at advancing diabetes research, the University of Lincoln will team up with the Royal Air Force.

Northrop Grumman develops electric X-Plane drone for DARPA

The uncrewed air system, developed for the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), has recently received its official X-plane designation as the XRQ-73.

UK Government embrace ‘NATO first’ defence strategy

"We must strengthen our defences to deter Putin effectively."

NATO aiming to accelerate weapons production

Over the next five years, NATO allies plan to acquire thousands of air defence and artillery systems, over 850 modern aircraft, mostly 5th generation F-35s as well as a substantial number of high-end capabilities.

847 NAS showcases low flying over the sea to insert troops

847 Naval Air Squadron, known as the UK's amphibious operations aviation experts, worked closely with Commando Forces on exercise off the south coast recently.

500,000 casualties show ‘how bad war is going’ for Russia

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, has spoken on the staggering impact of the conflict in Ukraine on Russia, noting that 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded since the war began.

Royal Navy Joins First Joint Exercise with Australia and Japan in Indo-Pacific

In a historic first, the Royal Navy has participated in a trilateral exercise with the Australian and Japanese navies in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Navy reveals longest-range air-to-air missile at RIMPAC

This missile is designed as a very long-range air-to-air missile, capable of engaging high-priority ground targets, such as air defence sites and warships, functioning in a quasi-ballistic manner.

Saab signs for third GlobalEye early warning aircraft

The contract will see the delivery of the aircraft between 2024 and 2029, according to a recent press release.

British warship carries out patrol off North Korea

HMS Spey recently conducted a surveillance patrol in support of United Nations sanctions against North Korea.