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Craig Langford

Craig Langford
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Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.

The Damen Enforcer as Britain’s new strike ship – A good fit?

Could the Damen Enforcer be the basis for the Royal Navy’s Multi-Role Strike Ship?

Spike NLOS advances in U.S. Army strike missile contest

Lockheed Martin has announced that its Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile system has been down selected by the U.S. Army for the Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) competition.

UK explores passive sensor for air defence network

The Ministry of Defence is seeking industry input on a forward area passive sensor for the Land Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) programme.

US warship in Germany for Baltic deterrence exercise

American Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Bulkeley has arrived in Rostock, Germany, ahead of its participation in the German-led multinational exercise Northern Coast 2025.

UK to purchase $861m C-17 sustainment package from U.S.

The U.S. State Department has approved a sale to the United Kingdom covering sustainment support for the Royal Air Force’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, with an estimated total value of $861 million.

Surge in anti-submarine aircraft activity in Norwegian Sea

Poseidon aircraft flying from RAF Lossiemouth have been maintaining a 24-hour presence north of Norway.

Ukraine training shifts to leadership and instructor focus

What began as a five-week basic infantry course has steadily expanded into a more comprehensive system, with seven-week cycles and new specialist modules.

World’s most powerful warship ‘opens fire’ in Europe

The United States Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest and most powerful aircraft carrier, has conducted weapons qualifications while on deployment with its strike group in waters near Europe.

Britain buys new air defence missile systems

The Ministry of Defence has announced a £118 million purchase of six Land Ceptor missile launchers, a move that will double the British Army’s deployable Sky Sabre air defence systems.

Canada cleared to buy $160m in JLTVs from the U.S.

The U.S. State Department has approved a sale to Canada of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) and associated equipment worth an estimated $160 million.