Lisa West

2 days ago | ukdefencejournal.org.uk | Lisa West

Shadow Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has called on the government to take immediate action to protect Northern Ireland veterans from potential prosecution. His comments come as a petition demanding legal safeguards for veterans rapidly gains support, amassing over 38,000 signatures in just four days.

3 days ago | ukdefencejournal.org.uk | Lisa West

The Typhoon Engine Support Solution (TESS) will see Rolls-Royce continue to maintain and repair 130 EJ200 engines, which are integral to the RAF’s Typhoon fleet. The contract will support approximately 200 direct jobs while bolstering the UK-based supply chain, safeguarding up to 2,400 jobs nationwide. The programme is also expected to sustain critical skills within the UK’s combat air expertise, helping bridge the gap to future capabilities such as the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

3 days ago | ukdefencejournal.org.uk | Lisa West

The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) is actively addressing corrosion challenges within the F-35 fleet, focusing on maintaining the aircraft’s long-term mission capability and operational reliability, according to a statement from the F-35 Joint Program Office Public Affairs. One of the most visible issues is the discoloration of the aircraft’s surface, which can be observed after deployments, particularly in harsh environments.

5 days ago | ukdefencejournal.org.uk | Lisa West

Due to a change in the backend system that manages user engagement on the site, there were temporary disruptions — most notably, a lack of notifications for replies and a noticeable increase in spam. We understand how important it is for readers to follow conversations and engage meaningfully with each other, and we’re aware that these issues have affected that experience. We’re pleased to share that we now have a robust anti-spam solution in place.

1 week ago | ukdefencejournal.org.uk | Lisa West

In response to a series of parliamentary questions from James Cartlidge MP (Conservative – South Suffolk), Defence Minister Maria Eagle stated: “All capability requirements, including those for Air-to-Air refuelling, are being considered as part of the Strategic Defence Review process.”This includes evaluating the current RAF system as well as the potential merits of integrating a boom refuelling system on the RAF’s Voyager fleet – the UK’s primary aerial tanker aircraft.