Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Heckler & Koch expands UK manufacturing footprint
Heckler & Koch UK has acquired Globe Engineering, a precision CNC machining firm based in Braintree, Essex, marking a move into domestic manufacturing of weapon-system components.
HII outlines scaled production push for ROMULUS USVs
HII has outlined plans to expand its manufacturing approach for unmanned surface vessels, including a new assembly facility in Louisiana.
UK explores new multi-calibre sniper capability
The UK is continuing early market engagement for a new multi-calibre sniper capability under Project SHAMER, with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) outlining requirements for rifles, support equipment, and long-term sustainment.
UK reliant on US, Japan for key defence materials
The UK has relied primarily on overseas suppliers in the United States and Japan for advanced ultra-high-temperature materials used in defence applications, according to a government response to a parliamentary question.
Britain confirms plan to put laser weapons on warships
The UK DragonFire laser weapon programme remains in its demonstration and evaluation phase, with further trials underway to support installation on a Royal Navy destroyer from 2027.
25,000 troops join Arctic NATO exercise across Nordics
More than 25,000 personnel from over a dozen NATO nations have taken part in a major Arctic exercise spanning Norway, Sweden and Finland, as allied forces tested their ability to operate in high-intensity scenarios in extreme conditions.
Allied warships rehearse high-intensity Arctic warfare
Allied naval forces have conducted high-intensity maritime operations in the Arctic as part of Cold Response 2026, a major NATO exercise designed to test readiness in one of the most demanding operational environments.
Containerised launcher fires HELLFIRE in live tests
The trials, conducted in the United States, saw the system load and fire a missile from a 10-foot Tricon container, marking what the firm described as the first integrated live-fire and vertical launch demonstration of the concept.
Progress continues on new British warship in Glasgow
HMS Cardiff, the Royal Navy’s second Type 26 frigate, has passed another construction milestone with the installation of its anchor chains, according to BAE Systems.
Britain to board Russian shadow fleet vessels
UK forces will be able to board and detain sanctioned vessels transiting British waters under new measures aimed at disrupting the Russian shadow fleet.
