Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK and Dutch aircrews train for joint Arctic mission
Dutch and British helicopter crews have completed a period of intensive flying over Salisbury Plain as they prepare for combined operations on NATO’s northern flank next year.
UK awards £67m contract for next Wildcat data link upgrade
The UK has awarded Leonardo a contract worth just over £67 million to deliver the next phase of the Wildcat Tactical Data Link upgrade, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Britain to place 155mm artillery shell orders
The UK will place further orders for 155mm artillery ammunition with BAE Systems’ Washington facility.
Britain sets out aim to boost production in case of conflict
Britain is working to strengthen its defence industrial base and prepare for high-intensity conflict by increasing production capacity and reducing exposure to overseas supply chains.
American tanks fire guns in Lithuania
US soldiers from 1-12 Cavalry Regiment have taken part in a multinational live-fire exercise in Lithuania, where an M1A3 Abrams tank fired its main gun during joint training at Pabradė Training Area.
NATO allies test counter drone system in live fire event
US, Polish and Romanian soldiers demonstrated a mobile counter unmanned aircraft system in Nowa Dęba, Poland, highlighting allied efforts to respond to rising drone activity along NATO’s eastern flank.
Hungarian Gripens finish Baltic air policing rotation
The Hungarian Air Force has completed a four month air policing mission from Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania, providing round the clock protection of allied airspace in the Baltic region.
American bombers ‘deter Russia’ in Europe
B-52 crews rehearsed find, fix, track and target procedures alongside NATO E-3 airborne warning and control aircraft.
NATO mine group joins Finnish-led Freezing Winds exercise
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 has returned to Finnish waters for Exercise Freezing Winds 25, reinforcing allied readiness in the northern Baltic Sea.
U.S. Army orders more Bradley vehicles from BAE Systems
BAE Systems and the US Army have finalised a contract modification worth more than $390 million to upgrade additional Bradley Fighting Vehicles to the A4 configuration.
