Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK to procure Skyhammer anti-drone weapons from start-up
The UK is set to procure a new interceptor designed to counter drone threats, with a British start-up expected to supply systems to both UK forces and Gulf partners.
South Korean pilots to train at UK test pilot school
QinetiQ's Empire Test Pilots' School has signed a training agreement with the Republic of Korea Air Force, bringing South Korean students to the UK's oldest test pilot school for the first time.
Royal Navy tests deep-water survey system in Denmark
A specialist Royal Navy team has conducted the first sea trials of a new autonomous underwater surveying system, deploying it from a research vessel off the coast of Denmark.
BAE Systems to quadruple THAAD seeker production
BAE Systems has signed a seven-year agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to significantly expand production of the infrared seeker used in the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missile.
Massive ‘dog fight’ concludes over Britain
The Royal Air Force has hosted its biannual Cobra Warrior exercise, bringing together allied air forces from Germany and Poland for high-end tactical air training in the United Kingdom.
French Rafales deploy to lead Baltic air policing
French Air and Space Force Rafale fighter jets have deployed to Lithuania to lead NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, replacing a Spanish detachment.
NATO seeks industry input for air defence sensing trials
NATO Allied Air Command has launched an industry engagement effort to identify new sensing technologies for future air and missile defence, ahead of planned experimentation in Europe.
Portuguese F-16s take over Baltic air policing mission
Portuguese Air Force F-16 fighter jets have deployed to Estonia to take over the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission, replacing an Italian detachment, according to NATO Allied Air Command.
UK sets out funding plan for new munitions factories
The Ministry of Defence has issued an updated early engagement notice outlining plans to support the construction of new UK energetics and munitions manufacturing facilities.
Boeing to expand PAC-3 seeker production under US deal
Boeing has agreed a seven-year framework to significantly expand production of PAC-3 missile seekers.
