Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Melorius scrapped after CBRN alternative emerges
The Ministry of Defence has explained the circumstances behind a write-off linked to the cancellation of a chemical and biological medical countermeasure programme.
Britain to test launch new ballistic missiles next year
The Ministry of Defence has set out new details on its Nightfall deep-strike missile programme for Ukraine, confirming development contracts will be awarded this spring, with production expected to begin in late 2027.
GRAYBURN to cover weapons from pistols to machine guns
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project GRAYBURN, the British Army future small arms programme, will encompass the full dismounted close combat weapons portfolio, ranging from pistols through to machine guns.
France seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
France has seized a tanker linked to the shadow fleet operated by Russia after a French Navy interception operation in the Mediterranean, President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed.
SRVL trials on HMS Prince of Wales still under analysis
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that analysis of the Royal Navy’s Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing (SRVL) trials remains ongoing, more than two years after initial testing was carried out aboard HMS Prince of Wales.
Army to test ASGARD digital strike network at corps level
The British Army is set to test the next iteration of its ASGARD digital reconnaissance and strike system at corps level in the second quarter of 2026.
UK to receive first RCH 155 artillery demonstrator in 2028
The British Army is expected to receive its first RCH 155 mobile artillery demonstrator in 2028, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Royal Navy patrol ships rotate in Falklands mission
The Royal Navy has carried out a planned rotation of its South Atlantic patrol vessels, with HMS Medway taking over duties around the Falkland Islands as HMS Forth begins her return to the UK.
US and partners open new air defence cell in Qatar
U.S. Central Command and regional partners have established a new air and missile defence coordination cell at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the command stated.
UK weighs support for US boarding of sanctioned vessels
The Government has said that any future UK support for United States operations to board sanctioned vessels would be considered on a case-by-case basis, with decisions informed by legal advice and operational circumstances.
