Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
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.
BAE Systems in UK to support M777 package for Ukraine
The United States has approved a new $104 million Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine for the long-term sustainment of M777 howitzers, with BAE Systems’ facility in Barrow-in-Furness, England, named as the principal contractor.
GMARS fires for first time in Rheinmetall-Lockheed milestone
GMARS is designed to offer a European-built, mobile, and survivable long-range precision fires capability.
Former Royal Navy Minehunter joins Romanian Navy
The vessel, previously known as HMS Pembroke, was commissioned as Capitan Constantin Dumitrescu (M217) during a ceremony at Rosyth, Scotland.
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.
