Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK plans to expand E-7 radar fleet after earlier cuts
The UK Government has signalled its intent to expand its fleet of E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft as part of the newly published Strategic Defence Review.
Royal Navy escort fleet to grow by 78% to 25 ships: report
The Royal Navy could see its destroyer and frigate fleet grow from 14 to 25 vessels, marking the most significant expansion of Britain’s surface escort force in a generation.
Labour backs Glasgow shipbuilding after SNP pulls funding
UK Defence Secretary blasts SNP as “not a serious government” over refusal to fund critical Glasgow welding centre for Royal Navy shipbuilding.
Britain expected to arm fighter jets with nuclear weapons
Britain is exploring the potential return of air-delivered nuclear weapons, in what officials are describing as a response to a “new era of threat” posed by Russia.
Raytheon wins $580m deal for Next Gen Jammer Mid-Band
Raytheon has secured a $580 million follow-on production contract from the U.S. Navy for its Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system.
Flag football brings US, UK, France together at Lakenheath
RAF Lakenheath hosted service members from the United States, United Kingdom, and—for the first time—France for its annual NATO flag football tournament.
Raytheon delivers advanced AN/TPY-2 missile defence radar
Raytheon has delivered the 13th AN/TPY-2 missile defence radar to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, marking the first unit to feature a fully gallium nitride (GaN)-based array.
American carrier sails South China Sea despite China warning
The USS Nimitz is back in the South China Sea — ignoring Beijing’s warnings and upholding freedom of navigation. As China ramps up its claims, America responds with a clear message: the seas are free, and they will keep them that way. #USNavy #Nimitz
UK leads record Ukraine trade mission to boost defence ties
A record 51 UK and international firms took part in the fifth UK-Ukraine trade mission in Kyiv this week—the largest British-led delegation to Ukraine to date—deepening defence cooperation and reinforcing multinational support for Ukraine.
Elbit wins $330m in naval defence contracts across NATO
Elbit has secured a series of naval defence contracts worth approximately $330 million from international customers, including NATO member states, as the Israeli firm strengthens its position in the maritime sector.
