Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
US supercarrier launches largest carrier strike in history
"The USS Harry S. Truman launched the largest carrier airstrike in the history of the world — 125,000 pounds — from a single aircraft carrier into Somalia."
Poland cleared to buy 1,400 Small Diameter Bombs
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Poland of up to 1,400 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs.
Turkey buying more AMRAAM and Sidewinder missiles
The larger of the two packages includes fifty-three AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), six guidance sections, and related support, at a projected cost of $225 million.
Decisions pending on form of UK-German strike missile
The weapon’s specific characteristics—such as whether it will be a cruise missile, ballistic missile, or hypersonic weapon—are still under consideration.
UK confirms RAF Gaza flights focus only hostage search
The UK Government has reaffirmed that surveillance flights near Gaza are strictly limited to the search for hostages and are not being used in combat operations or broader intelligence sharing.
US launches missile to show ‘strength’ of nuclear force
The United States Air Force has conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile as part of ongoing efforts to demonstrate the reliability and effectiveness of its nuclear deterrent.
UK Court blocks Chagos treaty hours before signing
A dramatic overnight ruling by the High Court has halted the UK Government’s planned handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, just hours before ministers were expected to sign the controversial agreement.
UK Apache gunships shoot Hellfire in Finland for first time
AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have conducted live-fire missions with 30mm cannon and Hellfire missiles in Finland for the first time.
Rheinmetall to open large-calibre gun hall in Britain
"We’re delivering the infrastructure, the technology, and the ambition to place the UK at the forefront of global defence manufacturing."
The new wave of Russian disinformation blogs
Over the past year, there has been a marked rise in pro-Russian content proliferating on platforms such as Substack, predominantly authored by figures within the UK who are increasing the tone and volume of their output.
