Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
US C-17 completes first nuclear microreactor airlift
U.S. Air Force personnel, including reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing, have supported the first military airlift of a transportable micro-nuclear reactor.
MARSS signs big Nigeria defence MoU
MARSS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence for a national C4I programme valued at over USD 190 million, the company stated.
Major defence projects slipping as delays mount
Even where costs appear contained, delays can erode capability, disrupt planning and drive further expense over time.
British forces under strain as demand rises and gaps persist
The Ministry of Defence accepted that it is operating under increasing strain, with rising global demands and ongoing capability gaps placing pressure on force readiness and delivery.
Army training dropout rate falls
The proportion of British Army recruits failing to complete initial training has fallen to 19 percent, according to new figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
UK and Norway consider up to 30 new commando craft
Joint programme explores new coastal vessels for Royal Marines and Norwegian forces, with focus on High North operations.
British warship enters Mediterranean Sea
HMS Dragon, a Type 45 air defence destroyer, was sighted near the Strait of Gibraltar this morning as it transited from the Atlantic into the Mediterranean.
UK continues efforts to strengthen defence supply chain
The UK government says it is continuing to assess the strength of the country’s defence industrial base as it seeks to expand domestic industry capacity.
UK and Germany push plans for long-range strike missiles
The UK and Germany have held talks on jointly developing a new deep precision strike missile capable of ranges exceeding 2,000 kilometres, the Ministry of Defence stated.
Lockheed delivers second SPY-7 radar set for Japan ships
Lockheed Martin has delivered the second AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar shipset for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel programme to the Japan Ministry of Defence.
