Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Chinese military continue to conduct drills around Taiwan
By 6 a.m. local time on Sunday, eight sorties of Chinese aircraft, seven vessels from the navy and one additional Chinese government ship had been detected operating near Taiwan.
BAE awarded contract for US Marine Corps vehicles
BAE Systems has been awarded a $188.5 million (£150 million) full-rate production contract by the United States Marine Corps to supply 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles.
UK, US, and Australia mark key E-7A milestone
The United States Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and Royal Air Force have jointly completed a landmark test certifying the KC-46A Pegasus tanker to refuel the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft.
Have we just witnessed a long range drone drop?
An aid ship bound for Gaza was damaged off Malta in what its crew alleges was a drone attack, with data showing an Israeli C-130—raising the possibility of a real-world long-range deployment of loitering munitions from a manned aircraft.
Future Combat Air System advancing under GCAP framework
The FCAS initiative, with GCAP as its core, aims to field a sixth-generation fighter aircraft by the mid-2030s.
British Chinook sustainment programme advances
The upgraded Chinooks will feature advanced avionics, extended fuel range, and improved survivability.
MOD Sets 198,000 application target for Army recruitment
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the British Army is aiming to receive approximately 198,000 applications across all recruitment streams during the 2025–26 financial year, as part of renewed efforts to address long-standing challenges in personnel recruitment and retention.
Progress on European Common Radar System Mk2 programme
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the European Common Radar System Mk2 (ECRS Mk2) programme remains on schedule, with initial flight tests of the prototype successfully completed and development of the production-standard radar continuing as planned.
Clyde Infrastructure Programme making steady progress
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed continued progress on the Clyde Infrastructure Programme (CIP), a critical effort supporting the UK’s strategic nuclear deterrent and...
Limit set on Commonwealth recruitment despite high interest
The annual cap for recruiting non-British Commonwealth citizens into the UK Armed Forces remains fixed at 1,350 individuals across all services, despite a significant surge in applications in recent years.
