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.
NATO warships step up patrols in Mediterranean
NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian conducted its first focused patrol of 2025 in the Eastern Mediterranean, led by the Turkish Navy with contributions from the...
No Armed Forces TV Licence discounts or exemptions planned
No Armed Forces TV Licence discounts or exemptions planned, but many may not realise they don’t need one if they only watch on-demand or avoid live TV and BBC iPlayer.
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards prep for NATO operations
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards recently conducted rigorous urban combat training to sharpen the tactical skills necessary for their role in NATO’s Allied Reaction Force.
UK fast jet training costs and overseas training detailed
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed details regarding the cost and scope of its fast jet training over the last five years, revealing a total domestic expenditure of £500.4 million and significant training collaborations with the United States and Italy.
Government reaffirms defence spending commitment
The Tories continue to demand clarity from Labour on whether the 2.5% target will be met within this Parliament.
American supercarrier arrives in Greece
The USS Harry S. Truman and the USS Jason Dunham of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group arrived at U.S. Naval Support Activity...
Armed Forces to ‘cut red tape’ in recruitment
The new programme aims to provide "a single-entry point for prospective recruits," reducing waiting times and modernising the application procedure for the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force.
Germany selects Elbit PULS rocket artillery
The German Armed Forces have secured a contract valued at approximately $57 million to acquire the PULS Rocket Launcher Artillery System.
L3Harris demo dual-arm robot to Ministry of Defence
L3Harris has revealed details of a new dual-arm robotic system showcased during a demo day hosted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
Former U.S. advisor says British Army ‘makes me want to cry’
Former US National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster warned that while the British Army remains professional and capable, it now lacks the necessary capacity to sustain large-scale operations.
