Craig Langford
Trained as a mechanical engineer, Craig took an unconventional route into journalism, bringing with him a rare technical precision and analytical depth that continues to set his reporting apart.
Raytheon tests drone submarine that launches weapons
Raytheon and Composite Energy Technologies have demonstrated a new uncrewed undersea vehicle launching from beneath the surface during a United States Navy exercise, the first time the service has seen the integrated capability in the water,
Thermal cameras that soldiers could carry are in view
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has developed a thermal imaging detector more than ten times as efficient as current designs.
QinetiQ placed to bring Australian radar to Britain
QinetiQ is in line to handle the integration, testing and assurance of Australian CEA radar technology across the UK defence enterprise, under a statement of intent signed in Canberra covering the potential adoption of the radar by British forces.
Britain moves closer to buying Australian radar
Britain has signed a statement of intent covering the potential adoption of Australian CEA radar tech for its forces, with QinetiQ handling integration, testing and assurance of the capability across the UK defence enterprise.
Northrop reveals 50mm gun built to beat drone swarms
Northrop Grumman has given a name to the 50mm gun-based air defence system it has been developing to shoot down drone swarms, calling it Raid Hunter.
Hybrid Foxhound and Boxer could carry lasers, paper says
Hybrid versions of Foxhound and Boxer could each carry a high-energy laser within the mass the platform is already built to take, according to a paper presented in Michigan today.
Portugal buys drones used to watch the English Channel
Tekever has signed a contract with the Portuguese Air Force to supply its AR5 uncrewed aircraft for maritime surveillance, with delivery and initial operational capability scheduled for September, the company stated.
Thales wins deal to run Britain’s Link 16 network
The Ministry of Defence has awarded Thales UK a contract worth £9.8 million to support the system that manages and monitors all Link 16 activity across the United Kingdom.
NATO agrees huge pipeline and fuel storage programme
The scale of the fuel programme places it among the largest single infrastructure commitments NATO has made through common funding.
British warship opens fire in the Arabian Sea
HMS Dragon has carried out live gunnery serials in the Arabian Sea, testing her Phalanx close-in weapon system and 30mm guns while operating in the Middle East.
