Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK reviews impact of Scottish defence support policy
"We are liaising with Scottish Government and Scotland’s defence industry to understand the impact assessments that have been conducted on the Defence Sector Support Policy," Pollard said.
UK confirms no end date for anti-Daesh strike mission
The UK government has said there are no plans to bring Operation Shader to an end, confirming the long-running military mission against Daesh in Iraq and Syria remains ongoing, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Trump letter to Norway raises questions among allies
US President Donald Trump has written to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in a letter that was subsequently circulated among European diplomatic missions in Washington, according to PBS News.
US warship fires weapons during South China Sea patrol
A U.S. Navy destroyer has carried out live-fire training while operating in the South China Sea as part of routine deployment activity with a carrier strike group, according to the service.
Avenger jet drone conducts simulated intercept
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has completed another autonomous flight demonstration using its MQ-20 Avenger jet, including a simulated aerial intercept against a live, piloted aircraft, according to the company.
Lockheed completes first NGSRI missile flight test
Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor, a system being developed as a potential successor to the Stinger missile, according to the company.
New Grey Wolf helis fly first U.S. ICBM security mission
MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters have completed their first operational security mission supporting a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile convoy at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, the U.S. Air Force stated.
JAGM completes first vertical launch from quad launcher
Lockheed Martin has completed a successful demonstration of a 90-degree vertical launch of the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile from its JAGM Quad Launcher, according to the company.
Royal, French navies train shipborne drones in Med
Royal Navy drone personnel have carried out joint training with their French counterparts in the Mediterranean, focused on sharing experience in the operation of uncrewed rotary-wing aircraft, the service stated.
Dutch warship downs swarm of attack drones off UK coast
The Royal Netherlands Navy has completed a live-firing exercise off the UK coast focused on countering drone swarm threats, during the first participation by a NATO ally in Exercise Sharpshooter.
