Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK still evaluating strike drone options for carriers
The UK government has reiterated that decisions on strike-capable uncrewed aircraft for the Queen Elizabeth-class carriers remain subject to the ongoing Strategic Defence Review.
NATO Secretary General visits Norway’s high north
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to northern Norway to meet with senior Norwegian officials and observe demonstrations of Allied multidomain capabilities in the strategically important High North.
UK troops conclude major NATO exercise in Estonia
Hedgehog is one of several NATO activities under Operation Razoredge taking place across Northern Europe this spring, involving 16,500 Allied troops and 6,000 from the UK.
Estonia to receive 800 Javelin missiles in $296m deal
The United States has approved a potential $296 million sale of Javelin missiles and launch units to Estonia, aimed at strengthening the country’s territorial defence.
MoD plans £12m support deal for carrier weapons handling
The Ministry of Defence has signalled its intent to procure a long-term support contract for the highly mechanised weapons handling systems (HMWHS) fitted aboard the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
German-led aviation brigade demos NATO’s Rapid Response
A major NATO exercise in the Baltic region showcased the Alliance’s expanding air mobility and deterrence posture, as German-led forces conduct fast-paced multinational operations across four countries.
MoD planning for Ocean-Going Uncrewed Survey Vessel
The Ministry of Defence has published a procurement pipeline notice for Project Lily, signalling plans to acquire a contractor-supported uncrewed surface vessel.
BAE Systems and Iveco team to deliver BvS10 to Italy
BAE Systems Hägglunds and Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue the localisation and delivery of the BvS10 all-terrain vehicle to the Italian market.
Scotland is ‘beating heart’ of British shipbuilding
The naming of HMS Glasgow at BAE Systems’ Clyde shipyard has underscored Scotland’s central role in UK defence manufacturing, with Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray calling the country the “beating heart of military shipbuilding.”
U.S. B-52 bombers in Spain to strengthen NATO airpower
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers touched down at Morón Air Base, Spain, this week as part of a scheduled Bomber Task Force deployment aimed at reinforcing NATO deterrence.
