Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
World’s most powerful warship currently off British coast
The United States Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has transited the Strait of Dover into the North Sea with its strike group.
Poland seals deal to upgrade F-16 fleet to Viper standard
Poland has signed a formal Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the United States to modernise its 48 F-16 Block 52+ fighter jets to the advanced F-16 Viper configuration.
Typhoon fighter jets intercept business jet over England
Two RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Coningsby on Friday after a business jet travelling from Nice lost contact with air traffic control, triggering a sonic boom heard across parts of Essex.
Lockheed marks 250th delivery of MK 48 torpedo system
The milestone coincides with the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary.
NATO envoy hails air, space integration at Ramstein visit
The U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador Matthew Whitaker, visited Ramstein Air Base this week to observe how American and allied air and space forces are integrating capabilities to strengthen collective defence.
NATO stealth jets intercept Russian military aircraft
For the first time, two Italian Air Force F-35 fighters scrambled from Ämari Air Base, Estonia, in response to Russian aircraft under NATO’s Air Policing mission.
Leonardo support Italian Navy at Formidable Shield 2025
Leonardo’s advanced naval sensors and command systems were deployed aboard the Italian Navy's Giovanni delle Bande Nere during NATO’s Formidable Shield 2025 exercise, where they demonstrated air defence capabilities alongside Allied forces.
Raytheon unveils high-def targeting for US Navy helicopters
The new system, known as MTS-A HD, is intended to provide U.S. Navy helicopter pilots with sharper imaging and improved targeting accuracy during missions in challenging environments.
Royal Navy secures £25m contract for advanced virtual training
The five-year agreement will deliver realistic simulation of missions and potential threats, allowing personnel to train for warfighting scenarios in a safe but demanding environment.
Four carriers form one of the most powerful fleets at sea
A rare formation featuring two US Navy flat tops, Japan’s JS Kaga and HMS Prince of Wales has assembled in the Northern Philippine Sea in what may be the most powerful multinational naval force currently operating anywhere in the world.
