Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK developing AI-enabled sonar systems to monitor Atlantic
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed progress on artificial intelligence-driven acoustic detection systems for the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion programme, part of the UK’s effort to secure the North Atlantic against submarine threats.
Navantia UK in £115m British shipyard upgrades
Navantia UK has confirmed progress on its £115 million investment across four British shipyards, with delivery now underway of a new mechanised panel production system for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessel programme, the company stated.
Babcock turns to overseas welders amid Scottish skills gap
The shortage has been linked to cuts in college training budgets and the Scottish Government’s decision not to fund a new welding centre.
American attack helicopters ‘open fire’ in Carribean
U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra and UH-1Y Venom crews conducted live fire exercises off the Caribbean coast, firing heavy machine gun and rocket systems.
Rangers and Commandos join NATO Special Ops Taskforce
Defence Minister Al Carns has confirmed that the Army Rangers and Royal Marines Commando Force form a key part of the NATO Special Operations Taskforce.
UK confirms ongoing Typhoon upgrade assessments
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a comprehensive assessment of Typhoon capability upgrades is underway, including radar, defensive aids, avionics, and weapons, as part of the aircraft’s long-term modernisation plan.
British warship shadows Russian destroyer off UK coast
HMS Duncan earlier tracked a Russian destroyer through UK waters in a 48-hour NATO operation.
U.S. Army selects Spike NLOS for precision strike project
Lockheed Martin’s Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile has advanced to Phase 2 of the U.S. Army’s Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) competition.
Thales ramps production of Ground Fire radar for SAMP/T NG
Thales has confirmed that its Ground Fire air surveillance and air defence radar has entered continuous series production for integration with the new Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG system.
UK developing shipbuilding action plan
The government now plans to publish a dedicated shipbuilding and maritime technology action plan.
