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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.

British Forces Cyprus transfer from Griffin to Puma

The helicopter support to British Forces Cyprus has transferred from the Griffin HAR Mk.2 to the Puma HC Mk.2.

Italian air defence system online in Slovakia

SAMP/T is deployed in a purely defensive role to defend allied populations, forces, and territory.

British and German pilots maintain defence of NATO

The UK and German detachments will continue to operate over the Easter period and through to the end of April to ensure the safety of NATO territory and bolster security in the Baltic region.

UK, US strengthen cooperation on Littoral Operations

The Royal Navy, Royal Marines, US Navy, and US Marine Corps have committed to enhancing collaboration on littoral operations.

British Army to get more Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons systems

The weapons will replace the Anti-Structure Munitions the UK sent to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion last year.

Work starts on construction of huge new frigate in Scotland

Type 26 Frigate work sustains approximately 1,700 jobs in Scotland and 4,000 across the UK maritime supply chain. BAE Systems plans to hire an additional 400 tradespeople and 200 apprentices for the project in 2023.

NATO welcomes launch of multinational tanker fleet

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the launch of the multinational 'Multi-Role Tanker Transport' fleet at Eindhoven Air Base in the Netherlands.

Typhoon jet development hits milestone

Typhoon development aircraft IPA6 has reached the "unusual" milestone of its 1,000th flying hour.

Boxer armoured vehicle sub-contract awarded by WFEL

WFEL has awarded a three-year contract to Chesterfield-based Wesco Anixter for the supply of components to be used in the assembly and integration of Boxer vehicles.

NATO heavy bombers and fighters conduct mission over Romania

B-52 bombers and allied fighters have participated in coordinated combined air-to-ground drills over Romania.