Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
NATO chief praises Germany’s defence spending surge
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has praised Germany’s expanding role in European defence, highlighting Berlin’s increasing military spending, defence industrial output, and support for Ukraine.
UK reserve forces complete 1.17m service days in 24/25
Volunteer Reservists across the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force completed more than 1.17 million service days in the last financial year, according to Ministry of Defence data.
Rules tighten UK drone restrictions around defence sites
A new Geeksvana video explains how the legislation is changing the rules for drone operators near military and defence industrial sites, and why the implications extend well beyond traditional flight restriction zones.
The Damen Enforcer as Britain’s new strike ship – A good fit?
Could the Damen Enforcer be the basis for the Royal Navy’s Multi-Role Strike Ship?
Spike NLOS advances in U.S. Army strike missile contest
Lockheed Martin has announced that its Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile system has been down selected by the U.S. Army for the Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) competition.
UK explores passive sensor for air defence network
The Ministry of Defence is seeking industry input on a forward area passive sensor for the Land Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) programme.
US warship in Germany for Baltic deterrence exercise
American Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Bulkeley has arrived in Rostock, Germany, ahead of its participation in the German-led multinational exercise Northern Coast 2025.
UK to purchase $861m C-17 sustainment package from U.S.
The U.S. State Department has approved a sale to the United Kingdom covering sustainment support for the Royal Air Force’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, with an estimated total value of $861 million.
Surge in anti-submarine aircraft activity in Norwegian Sea
Poseidon aircraft flying from RAF Lossiemouth have been maintaining a 24-hour presence north of Norway.
Ukraine training shifts to leadership and instructor focus
What began as a five-week basic infantry course has steadily expanded into a more comprehensive system, with seven-week cycles and new specialist modules.
