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 Systems upgrades forecast amid ongoing UK defence review
BAE Systems, the UK’s largest defence contractor, has increased its financial forecasts for 2024 following strong performance in the first half of the year.
Britain looking at options for air defence to defend UK
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently evaluating the effectiveness of the nation’s air defence systems, specifically their capacity to protect critical infrastructure.
QinetiQ wins €284m German air training contract
QinetiQ will deliver a wide range of services to Germany such as red air training, close air support, maritime air operations, ground control intercept training, air traffic control training, and target towing for ground-based air defence systems.
UK announces largest armed forces pay increase in decades
Most service personnel up to and including 1-star rank, including medical and dental officers, will receive a 6% pay increase.
US approves sale of almost 200 bombs to Belgium
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Belgium involving Small Diameter Bomb-Increment II and related logistical support, valued at an estimated $115 million.
Lockheed Martin progresses in NATO rotorcraft project
The programme seeks to develop a medium-class, multi-role rotorcraft to replace the current medium multi-role helicopters in service.
General aims to ‘double British Army fighting power’
It is understood that the intention to double and even triple the "fighting power" of the British Army will not relate to increasing the number of troops.
NATO cornerstone of European security, alliance tells Europe
“The transatlantic Alliance is the cornerstone for European security,” Stoltenberg stated.
Airbus to lead NATO Next Generation helicopter study project
The project involves participation from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, and Italy.
Royal Navy Wildcat firepower boosted in £176m missile deal
The new missiles aim to enhance the helicopters' capabilities against threats ranging from drones to small, fast attack boats.
