Craig Langford
Progress continues on Britain’s sixth generation combat jet
The sixth-generation fighter will incorporate advanced stealth technologies, cutting-edge sensors, and the ability to team with autonomous systems.
UK condemns Russian use of banned gas in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence has condemned Russia’s continued use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine, reaffirming Britain’s commitment to holding violators accountable and enhancing Ukraine’s defences against such threats.
No armed forces status for Royal Observer Corps veterans
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it does not support calls to retrospectively classify members of the Royal Observer Corps (ROC) as regular or reserve members of the UK Armed Forces.
Missiles over Europe in massive live-fire drill
Missiles are flying and being intercepted over European waters as Exercise Formidable Shield 2025, NATO’s premier integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise, kicks off at sea.
UK reiterates support for Turkish Typhoon sale
The UK Government has confirmed its continued support for the prospective sale of Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey, while acknowledging ongoing discussions with Germany and other partner nations.
Over 500,000 rounds sent to Ukraine from Britain
The UK has confirmed it has supplied Ukraine with over 500,000 rounds of artillery ammunition worth more than £1.5 billion since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Britain’s new Brimstone 3 missile project moves forward
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Brimstone 3 missile programme is progressing through its Demonstration and Manufacture phase, with major integration milestones...
MOD awards £1 billion global fuel framework deal
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a major new multi-supplier framework agreement for global bulk fuel supply worth up to £1 billion.
Chinese military continue to conduct drills around Taiwan
By 6 a.m. local time on Sunday, eight sorties of Chinese aircraft, seven vessels from the navy and one additional Chinese government ship had been detected operating near Taiwan.
BAE awarded contract for US Marine Corps vehicles
BAE Systems has been awarded a $188.5 million (£150 million) full-rate production contract by the United States Marine Corps to supply 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles.