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Craig Langford

Craig Langford
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Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.

GDELS unveils new tracked artillery system ‘NEMESIS’

The NEMESIS system is seen as a potential replacement for older artillery systems, such as the M109 howitzer. #FEINDEF25

Contract awarded for British Protector drone support

The US Department of Defense has awarded a contract worth approximately $10.8 million to provide support for the United Kingdom’s Protector drones.

British troops join major NATO exercise in Estonia

Hundreds of British Army soldiers have deployed to Estonia as part of a major multinational exercise named Exercise Hedgehog.

Commando aviators win top award for global ops

At one point, seven of 845 Naval Air Squadron’s ten Merlins and all personnel were deployed simultaneously across five locations in Europe and the Middle East.

RAF joins Canadian Arctic mission

Twelve members of No. 99 Squadron RAF have joined their Canadian counterparts in the Arctic Circle for Operation Boxtop.

UK to boost SME role in Nuclear Defence Supply Chain

The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the role of British small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK’s nuclear defence programme, with new initiatives aimed at increasing access and investment across the supply chain.

Britain takes delivery of more F-35 stealth jets

The Royal Air Force has announced the arrival of two new F-35B Lightning jets at RAF Marham.

British Army reveals armoured vehicle retirement dates

The British Army has outlined projected retirement dates for several of its armoured fighting vehicles, according to a recent response from the Ministry of Defence.

£50 million ‘VALOUR’ project launched to support veterans

The Government has unveiled a new UK-wide veteran support initiative known as VALOUR, backed by £50 million in funding, aimed at streamlining access to services for former Armed Forces personnel across the country.

Navantia UK appoints Derek Jones in senior role

Navantia UK has announced the appointment of Derek Jones as its new Chief Commercial and Business Development Officer as the company expands its operations in the United Kingdom.