Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK RCH 155 artillery numbers remain uncertain
The final number of artillery systems the UK intends to procure remains unclear.
MoD to re-procure support for Royal Navy website
The Ministry of Defence has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) outlining plans to procure a new contract for maintaining and developing the digital presence of the Royal Navy.
Army sets £18 million recruitment advertising budget
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the British Army's recruitment advertising budget for the financial year 2025-26 has been set at approximately £18 million.
Serco wins £1bn maritime support contracts for Royal Navy
Serco has secured three major contracts valued at over £1 billion from the Ministry of Defence to deliver maritime services for the Royal Navy.
Door remains open for aircraft carrier upgrades
The Ministry of Defence has indicated that it remains open to potentially retrofitting the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers with catapults, depending on future operational requirements.
Royal Navy warship out of service dates revealed
The Ministry of Defence has provided an update on the planned out of service dates for Royal Navy ships, with the Queen Elizabeth class due out of service by 2069.
UK outlines military collaboration with Israel
In a letter dated 1 May 2025, Luke Pollard MP, Minister for the Armed Forces, addressed Shockat Adam MP regarding concerns raised during the...
Major General Bruce new Governor of Edinburgh Castle
The role of Governor of Edinburgh Castle dates back to the early 12th century and serves as the King’s representative within the Castle, symbolising the enduring connection between the Castle and the Army in Scotland.
QinetiQ US to deliver survivability solutions for FLRAA
The contract, awarded by Integris Composites, involves the use of QinetiQ’s 'LAST Armor' Integration solution, which the firm say offers high-performance ballistic protection for both fixed-wing transport and rotary-wing platforms.
UK aiming to speed up delivery of new Challenger 3 tanks
"Additional resources have been directed towards ensuring the materials required for Challenger 3 main battle tanks are available to meet the delivery timescales."
