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Craig Langford

Craig Langford
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Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Soldier in camouflage uniform with a blue-and-red flag patch, working at a dual-monitor command station showing a map.

Allies test drone swarm warfare at UK experiment

Troops from the United Kingdom, United States and Australia have tested drone swarm technologies during the British Army’s Warfighting Experiment 2026, focusing on improving interoperability and data sharing between allied systems.

UK and US deepen military space cooperation

The United Kingdom and United States have reaffirmed their commitment to closer military cooperation in space, following a joint statement signed by senior leaders from the Royal Air Force and U.S. Space Force.

Over 500 US troops trained in UK since 2020

More than 500 United States armed forces personnel have undertaken training in the United Kingdom since 2020 across a range of military institutions.
Armored amphibious vehicle driving on a wet sandy beach as seawater sprays from its wheels at the shore.

Spain moves on new Marine Amphibious Vehicle

Indra Land Vehicles and Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), a Leonardo company, have signed a strategic agreement to support delivery of a new amphibious combat vehicle for the Spanish Marine Infantry.

L3Harris fits launched effects onto light attack aircraft

L3Harris has demonstrated the integration of its Red Wolf launched effects vehicle onto the SKY RAIDER II INTERNATIONAL aircraft.

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.