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.
BAE secures $493m U.S. Army contract for more Howitzers
With the latest order, the total contract value for the M109A7 programme has reached almost $3 billion.
Where does the British defence budget actually go?
The Ministry of Defence's 2023-24 report reveals that the top three expenditures were Capital Expenditure at 33.26%, Service Personnel at 20.33%, and Equipment Support at 10.61%.
Royal Edinburgh Tattoo 2024 boasts ‘international flair’
This year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, running from 2 to 23 August, will feature 800 performers from around the world, including the United States, Australia, Canada, India, and Switzerland.
Royal Marines operate in Australian outback on exercise
Commandos were deployed under the cover of darkness from support ships RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay, which are part of a British task force designed to respond to global events.
Finnish jets complete first NATO mission in Romania
Finnish F/A-18 Hornets were on quick-reaction alert alongside the Royal Air Force's Typhoon jets, enhancing NATO's collective defence readiness in the Black Sea region.
Royal Navy joins US Navy for virtual carrier ops training
Personnel from the Royal Navy recently joined the US Navy for advanced virtual training of Carrier Strike Group operations at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Li-Fi set to be used at defence munitions sites
The trial seeks to offer an alternative to traditional Wi-Fi, which is not permitted due to safety concerns around radio transmissions near stored complex weapons.
British aircraft carrier to arrive in Scotland to load bombs
HMS Prince of Wales will shortly arrive in Scotland to 'bomb up', loading ammunition and supplies so the vessel is able to deploy operationally.
UK continues collaboration with Germany on new artillery
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its commitment to continue developing the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery Systems (RCH 155) in partnership with Germany.
Slovakia acquiring AH-1Z Attack Helicopters in $600m deal
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Slovakia involving AH-1Z attack helicopters and related equipment, valued at approximately $600 million.
