Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
False claim of UK colonels captured in Ukraine spreads
A Russian claim about two UK colonels captured in Ukraine is spreading online. Many including former MP George Galloway have shared the story, though no evidence supports it.
British and Japanese carrier jets to operate together
The next phase of the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment, Operation Highmast, will focus on integrated air operations with British and Japanese forces preparing for combined F-35B activities at sea
QinetiQ wins $26m for US Navy submarine systems
QinetiQ US has secured approximately $26 million in subcontracts from General Dynamics Electric Boat to supply advanced electrical and electromechanical systems for the U.S. Navy’s Virginia and Columbia class submarine programmes.
F/A-18 and EA-18G surpass 12 million flight hours
The U.S. Navy’s fleet of F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft have logged more than 12 million cumulative flight hours.
UK facility becomes repair hub for U.S. Air Force
A Ministry of Defence site in North Wales has become a regional repair centre for US Air Force aircraft components, aiming to cut costs and improve availability across Europe.
American aircraft flying from British carrier
The embarked U.S. Marine Corps detachment marks a major boost for combined UK-US air operations during the carrier’s eight-month deployment.
MOD awards £12m vehicle repair contract to RBSL
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £12 million framework agreement to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the repair and overhaul of fire suppression systems and related equipment across multiple British Army vehicle platforms.
QinetiQ clears H145 helicopters for rapid deployment
QinetiQ has completed an accelerated test and evaluation campaign, enabling the Ministry of Defence to press ahead with the deployment of six Airbus H145 D3 aircraft to support British forces in Brunei and Cyprus.
NATO boosts maritime security during Operation Sea Guardian
NATO has completed another focused patrol under Operation Sea Guardian (OSG), strengthening maritime situational awareness and counter-terrorism coordination across the Mediterranean.
Devonport welcomes over 10,000 as base opens to public
More than 10,000 visitors passed through the gates of HMNB Devonport in late July, as the Royal Navy’s largest operational base hosted its first public open days in over ten years.
