Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Rangers and Commandos join NATO Special Ops Taskforce
Defence Minister Al Carns has confirmed that the Army Rangers and Royal Marines Commando Force form a key part of the NATO Special Operations Taskforce.
UK confirms ongoing Typhoon upgrade assessments
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a comprehensive assessment of Typhoon capability upgrades is underway, including radar, defensive aids, avionics, and weapons, as part of the aircraft’s long-term modernisation plan.
British warship shadows Russian destroyer off UK coast
HMS Duncan earlier tracked a Russian destroyer through UK waters in a 48-hour NATO operation.
U.S. Army selects Spike NLOS for precision strike project
Lockheed Martin’s Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile has advanced to Phase 2 of the U.S. Army’s Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) competition.
Thales ramps production of Ground Fire radar for SAMP/T NG
Thales has confirmed that its Ground Fire air surveillance and air defence radar has entered continuous series production for integration with the new Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG system.
UK developing shipbuilding action plan
The government now plans to publish a dedicated shipbuilding and maritime technology action plan.
Progress on Type 45 Destroyer power upgrades
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed continued progress on the Power Improvement Project for the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers.
UK confirms success of Aether high-altitude balloon trials
Data collected during the South Dakota trials will inform future development and potential operational concepts for long-endurance uncrewed surveillance platforms.
UK leads NATO air defence integration under DIAMOND
The Ministry of Defence has stated that the United Kingdom continues to lead work on NATO’s Delivering Integrated Air and Missile Operational Networked Defences (DIAMOND) initiative, aimed at strengthening allied coordination in surface-based air and missile defence.
Royal Navy sub facilities under major Devonport upgrade
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that construction is underway on key elements of the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future (SWIF) programme at Devonport, one of the largest modernisation efforts in the history of the UK’s submarine support facilities.
