Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK Government rules out Meta role in defence AI development
The Ministry of Defence has said it does not use services from Meta to build artificial intelligence systems for UK national security purposes.
Army moves to widen career paths for late entry officers
Late entry officers in the British Army face no formal restrictions on which officer appointments they can hold, with all officers now considered under a single merit-based selection system.
BAE launches incubator to spin defence tech into businesses
BAE Systems has launched a new technology incubator programme aimed at taking defence-developed technologies into wider commercial markets.
Spain puts all of its Aegis frigates to sea at once
The Spanish Navy has deployed all five of its F-100 Alvaro de Bazan-class frigates simultaneously in what it described as a rare operational and logistical milestone for the Armada.
NATO chief visits Ramstein air command
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has visited Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) in Ramstein, Germany, to observe their role in safeguarding NATO airspace and supporting deterrence measures, particularly along the Alliance's eastern flank.
U.S. Navy awards Link 16 radio contract to Data Link
Data Link Solutions is a joint venture between BAE Systems and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business.
Royal Navy Peregrine drone saved from crashing
A Royal Navy drone operator has been recognised after rapid intervention prevented an unmanned helicopter from plunging into the sea during operations aboard HMS Lancaster.
US Navy fires Commander due to loss of confidence
The U.S. Navy has relieved the commodore of First Naval Construction Regiment (1 NCR) due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the service stated.
RFA confirms 3-month crewing is optional, not default
Wording on the recruitment website for the RFA suggested that a three-month rotation was the default, that has now been removed.
American forces strike Syria hitting terror sites
US Central Command said American forces carried out five strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria between 27 January and 2 February, destroying what it described as a communications site, logistics node and weapons storage facilities.
