Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Royal Navy submarine trainees pass out at HMNB Clyde
Thirty-nine Royal Navy submarine qualifying students have completed the classroom-based dry phase of their training at HMNB Clyde, the service stated.
British and French troops train for NATO rapid response role
British and French soldiers have taken part in joint training in France aimed at improving interoperability and demonstrating readiness to defend NATO territory, the Ministry of Defence stated.
Exercise Hyperion Storm validates RAF spec ops readiness
Exercise Hyperion Storm has confirmed Royal Air Force readiness to support the upcoming UK leadership role in the NATO Allied Reaction Force Special Operations Component from July 2026, the service stated.
U.S. Navy seeks to speed up Medium Landing Ship build
The U.S. Navy has issued a Request for Proposal for a Vessel Construction Manager to oversee the acquisition of its new Medium Landing Ship (LSM), with a contract award anticipated in mid-2026, the service stated.
Tekever opens UAS training school at West Wales Airport
Tekever has launched a new uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) Training School at West Wales Airport, designed to provide instruction for both internal teams and external customers.
Greens accuse Scottish Government of subservience
Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer accused the Scottish Government of subservience to the White House during a Holyrood debate on the United States military’s use of Scottish airports.
Scottish Government dismisses Green call to bar US military
The Scottish Government has rejected a Scottish Greens push to end US military use of Scotland’s publicly owned airports,
Men jailed over foiled Islamic terror plot
Three men have been jailed after being convicted over a foiled terrorist plot aimed at the Jewish community in Greater Manchester.
UK holds off on confirming next Ajax upgrade timeline
The Ministry of Defence has declined to say when it expects to begin reliability growth trials for the British Army Ajax armoured vehicle at its planned Capability Drop 4 standard, as ministers continue to await the outcome of ongoing investigations.
MOD confirms Palantir contract was direct award
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that its agreement with Palantir for defence data analytics was awarded through a direct award process, citing a lack of viable alternatives.
