Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
British naval ship ‘opens fire’ on Pacific patrol
HMS Tamar has resumed operations in the Indo-Pacific, with its Force Protection team undertaking live-fire drills during the latest leg of its deployment.
Sweden orders $62m in BONUS precision artillery rounds
BAE Systems has signed a new contract worth nearly $62 million (SEK 600 million) with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to supply additional BONUS precision-guided munitions for the Swedish Armed Forces.
Britain wants 7,000 cruise missiles to deter Russia
Admiral Radakin described the acquisition as a critical step in increasing the UK’s conventional lethality and reinforcing deterrence at a time of growing global instability.
British Commandos fast-rope onto aircraft carrier
Royal Marine Commandos have been pictured fast-roping from a Merlin Mk4 helicopter onto the flight deck of HMS Prince of Wales, as part of ongoing operations under the UK-led Carrier Strike Group deployment, Operation Highmast.
Pending attack on Iran from Israel imminent
The Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC) has issued an elevated threat advisory for key maritime routes following an Israeli ultimatum: either a nuclear agreement is reached between Iran and the United States by Sunday, or “Israeli leadership has an intent to initiate military action against Iran.”
Armed Forces inflow up 19% as MoD tackling recruitment gap
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that recruitment inflow into the Armed Forces has increased by 19% year-on-year, while outflow has decreased by 7%, as part of a wider effort to address longstanding recruitment shortfalls.
Britain opens new artillery factory in England
The 94,000 sq. ft BAE Systems site, opened by Defence Secretary John Healey, will initially deliver M777 lightweight howitzers and expand to support other artillery and combat systems.
British gunships and rocket artillery open fire in Finland
British rocket artillery and Apache helicopters have operated together in a live-fire exercise on European soil for the first time.
NATO forces conduct huge amphibious landing on British coast
A stretch of Devon coastline has hosted its largest amphibious military exercise since the Second World War, as NATO allies conducted major landings on Braunton Burrows during Exercise Catamaran.
Britain ‘ready to fight’ and deter Russia, says forces chief
Britain’s top military officer has told MPs that the UK Armed Forces are “ready to fight”, but acknowledged that further modernisation is required—particularly for the British Army and military support services.
