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Craig Langford

Craig Langford
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Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.

UK open to Canadian involvement in new fighter jet project

The UK government has signalled its openness to future collaboration with Canada on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the international effort to develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2035.

UK stands by landmine ban as NATO allies withdraw

The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ottawa Convention, the international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, despite decisions by some of its closest NATO allies to abandon the agreement.

U.S. Air Force awards E-7A prototype contract

The total number of E-7A aircraft expected to be purchased by the United States is 26.

Rolls-Royce test mtu engines with hydrogen

Rolls-Royce has confirmed the successful completion of trials for a 12-cylinder gas variant of the mtu Series 4000 L64 engine, which operates on 100% hydrogen fuel.

Finland visits Britain to learn how RAF defend UK airspace

Representatives from the Finnish Air Force observed the advanced system utilised by the RAF for responding to potential threats in or near United Kingdom airspace.

Airbus joins UK missile defence effort

Airbus Defence and Space has entered into a partnership with the UK Ministry of Defence's Missile Defence Centre.

Dutch stealth jets being sent to patrol NATO border

The Royal Netherlands Air Force is getting ready to send eight of their F-35 fighter jets to Poland to support NATO's Enhanced Air Policing mission.

Drone pilot pleads guilty to endangering RAF Hurricane

A drone pilot who almost caused a major accident at a memorial flight event in Buxton has pleaded guilty to endangering an aircraft.

Ireland purchases new C295 military transport aircraft

The Irish Government has put down a deposit for a new medium transport aircraft for the Irish Air Corps to be used to carry troops and vehicles on foreign military missions and rescue Irish citizens in need.

NATO increases readiness in Baltic during Finnish exercise

The exercise focused on interoperability between the multinational joint forces.