Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
QinetiQ secures £67m role in Royal Navy laser weapon effort
QinetiQ has been awarded a £67 million contract to support the delivery of the UK’s first laser directed energy weapons to Royal Navy platforms, with initial integration planned from 2027.
AN/AQS-24 paired with US Navy drone vessel
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system with a U.S. Navy Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle, completing initial open-water testing within 45 days of contract award, according to the company.
Government pressed over delayed Defence Investment Plan
Ministers faced renewed pressure in the House of Lords on Tuesday over delays to the government’s Defence Investment Plan.
UK expects 75th F-35 delivery by end of 2033
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the United Kingdom expects to have taken delivery of its 75th F-35 Lightning aircraft by the end of 2033.
UK plans new support contract for Protector weapon station
The Ministry of Defence is preparing a new support contract for the M151 Protector Remote Weapon Station, with Defence Equipment and Support publishing an advance pipeline notice.
An update on U.S. strikes in Venezuela
This was not a full-scale invasion, but rather a limited and focused military action involving air and special operations forces, supported by strikes.
New nuclear attack submarine to join American fleet
Once commissioned, Idaho will join the fleet as a multi-mission attack submarine, with roles that include anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence collection and support to special operations forces.
American B-52 bombers to get comfier seats
The U.S. Air Force has completed flight testing of an adaptive seat cushion for the B-52H Stratofortress aimed at reducing aircrew fatigue during long-duration missions.
U.S. Navy takes delivery of new destroyer
The U.S. Navy has formally accepted delivery of the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG-128), a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer.
UK develops mobile quantum scanner to study blast effects
The UK is developing what it describes as the world’s first fully mobile quantum brain scanner designed to measure the effects of blast exposure on military personnel directly at training and operational sites.
