Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
British, U.S. and Finnish jets train near Russian border
Air forces from the United States, United Kingdom, France and Finland have concluded Atlantic Trident 25, a two-week multinational exercise focused on high-end air combat training, interoperability, and rapid deployment in contested environments.
UK leaves door open to more F-35A purchases
The UK government has signalled that further purchases of the F-35A stealth fighter remain under consideration, following confirmation that an initial batch of 12 aircraft will be drawn from existing F-35B procurement plans.
Helsing to build drone submarine factory in Plymouth
Defence technology company Helsing will open its first UK Resilience Factory in Plymouth, creating high-value jobs and establishing the city as a national centre for marine autonomy, the government has announced.
HMS Astute begins mid-life refit
The refit, known as a Mid-Life Revalidation Period (MLRP), will be carried out by Babcock and is expected to upgrade key systems and extend the service life of the UK’s first Astute-class attack submarine.
Europe on American weapons purchase spree
Over the past two months, the US State Department has approved more than $3 billion in potential foreign military sales to European nations.
UK, Japan, Italy set 2025 contract goal for new fighter jet
The UK, Italy and Japan have taken the next formal steps in developing their sixth-generation fighter under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), confirming a new joint headquarters and a target to finalise a major international contract by the end of 2025.
Engineers begin repairs on stranded F-35B in India
A team of British engineers has arrived in southern India to begin repairs on a UK F-35B stealth fighter that has been grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala following an emergency diversion several weeks ago.
Typhoon jet assembly ends as Unite blames no UK orders
Final assembly of the Eurofighter Typhoon has ceased at BAE Systems’ Warton facility in Lancashire, as existing orders come to an end and no new domestic or export contracts have yet been secured, according to a statement issued by the Unite union on Monday.
US to retain control of nuclear bombs on UK F-35A jets
Defence Minister Lord Coaker clarified that while the UK controls the deployment and use of its F-35A aircraft, any American nuclear warheads they may carry under NATO’s nuclear sharing arrangements would remain under US custody and require US authorisation for release.
Minister defends Indo-Pacific carrier deployments
The UK must continue to deploy naval forces globally, including to the Indo-Pacific, in support of allies and open trade routes, Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence Lord Coaker told the House of Lords.
