Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
British jet lands on Japanese carier for the first time
A UK F-35B Lightning jet has landed on a Japanese vessel for the first time during the UK Carrier Strike Group’s Indo-Pacific deployment.
Denmark, Norway and Sweden commit $500m for Ukraine
The programme is intended to channel urgent military aid based on agreed priority lists from Kyiv, ensuring regular and sustained deliveries.
QinetiQ provides target systems for Cutlass Fury 2025
QinetiQ has delivered advanced target services in support of Cutlass Fury 2025, a multinational naval exercise held earlier this year off the coast of Canada.
BAE developing rapid capability kits for U.S. Army AMPV
The AMPV kits will build on earlier integration work that has included five turreted prototypes, such as a Modular Turreted Mortar and 30mm unmanned weapon systems.
India embraces Putin despite Ukraine kids hospital attacks
In July 2024, a Russian missile strike destroyed most of Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital. One year later, Modi calls Putin “my friend” and invites him to India.
UK awards contract to Colt Canada for C8 Rifle spares
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £4 million contract to Colt Canada Corporation for the supply of spares supporting the British military's C8 rifle system.
MBDA aiming to quadruple Aster missile output
MBDA has delivered the first batch of ASTER air defence missiles under a fast-tracked production initiative led by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR).
First British-made Boxer delivered to British Army
Produced by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) at its Telford facility, the vehicle has now been delivered to Bovington, where it will begin service as a training platform.
U.S. approves $600m to sustain Ukraine’s war effort
The United States has approved more than $600 million in Foreign Military Sales to Ukraine, focusing on the long-term sustainment, maintenance, and logistical support of critical air defence and artillery systems.
Ukraine Bradley overhaul work to be based in Europe
The United States has approved a $150 million agreement with Ukraine for the refurbishment and sustainment of Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
