Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
F-35 to serve into 2060s as sixth-gen timeline left vague
The Ministry of Defence has said the UK’s F-35 fleet will remain in frontline service into the 2060s.
British carrier strike group now under NATO command
British carrier HMS Prince of Wales has reached full operating capability and is now under NATO command.
US, UK sign deal for nuclear missile reentry heatshield
The United States Navy has awarded TexTech a contract to deliver carbon phenolic heatshield materials and other reentry components for American and British strategic missile programmes
Gripen E cleared for KC-390 refuel after Brazil test push
Saab and Embraer have completed the certification flight test campaign proving the Gripen E can be refuelled in flight by the KC-390 Millennium.
Sweden orders additional CAMM missiles for Visby corvettes
Sweden has expanded its acquisition of the Common Anti-air Modular Missile, signing a contract amendment with MBDA to enable further deliveries for the country’s air defence requirements.
Rutte raises Brunssum team as NATO stares down Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte used a visit to Joint Force Command Brunssum to underline the Alliance’s posture on its northern and eastern frontiers and to praise the leadership of its new commander, General Ingo Gerhartz.
Elbit Systems UK delivers new radar systems to British Army
Elbit Systems UK has delivered the first batch of Ground Based Surveillance Radar systems to the Royal Artillery following successful live-fire trials earlier this year, the company stated.
UK still assessing new artillery timeline, says minister
The Ministry of Defence has said it is too early to confirm when the British Army’s new RCH 155 wheeled artillery system will enter service, though the project aims to achieve "minimum deployable capability within this decade".
Lloyd’s to certify Hunter class frigates for Australia
Lloyd’s Register has been awarded a contract by BAE Systems Maritime Australia to provide naval classification and construction oversight for the first three Hunter class frigates being built for the Royal Australian Navy.
NATO warplanes gather in Italy for Falcon Strike 2025
NATO air forces have gathered in Italy for Exercise Falcon Strike 2025, a large-scale multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Italian Air Force and aimed at strengthening Allied readiness and interoperability.
