Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Sweden orders Saab counter-drone system
Saab has received an order worth approximately SEK 2.6 billion from Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration for a mobile counter-unmanned aerial system designed to protect both military forces and civilian infrastructure from drone threats.
Lockheed Martin lands huge PAC-3 missile production deal
The contract action is intended to enable Lockheed Martin to increase production rates and deliver what the company described as record numbers of the combat-proven interceptor to American and allied forces this year.
RFA Resurgent build gathers pace at Appledore yard
Construction of the first Fleet Solid Support ship, RFA Resurgent, is progressing at the Appledore shipyard in Devon, with teams now working on nine blocks that will form the vessel's first bow section.
UK steps up minehunting readiness for Strait of Hormuz
The UK is stepping up preparations to support mine clearance operations in the Strait of Hormuz, with ministers highlighting new capabilities and ongoing multinational planning.
US Air Force eyes Alaska bases for AI data centres
The U.S. Air Force is taking steps to potentially build one or more artificial intelligence data centres at three military installations in Alaska.
Scottish firms in Ukraine drone and air defence talks
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed that the Ministry of Defence has held multiple discussions with Scottish defence companies on collaborating with Ukrainian partners in areas including air defence, uncrewed systems and electronic warfare.
Ukraine lessons shaping UK force and munitions plans
The Ministry of Defence has outlined how lessons from the war in Ukraine are influencing changes to British military capability, doctrine and supply chain resilience.
Man arrested after US military plane damaged in Ireland
A man has been arrested at Shannon Airport in Ireland after allegedly entering a restricted area and damaging a US military aircraft on Saturday morning.
UK to procure Skyhammer anti-drone weapons from start-up
The UK is set to procure a new interceptor designed to counter drone threats, with a British start-up expected to supply systems to both UK forces and Gulf partners.
South Korean pilots to train at UK test pilot school
QinetiQ's Empire Test Pilots' School has signed a training agreement with the Republic of Korea Air Force, bringing South Korean students to the UK's oldest test pilot school for the first time.
