Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Nordic Air Forces conduct joint operation over Baltic Sea
Air forces from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden conducted a coordinated operation over the Baltic Sea on Wednesday.
QinetiQ Produces 10,000th Banshee Aerial Target Drone
QinetiQ has announced the production of its 10,000th Banshee aerial training target, marking a major milestone in the company’s support to global defence forces through advanced threat simulation and training technologies.
MoD issues pipeline notice for mounted SHORAD study
The system is intended to deliver a highly mobile, integrated air defence capability able to protect UK ground forces from threats such as aircraft, helicopters, drones, and potentially cruise missiles.
Final batch of British MLRS launchers funded
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $214 million contract by the U.S. Army for the continued upgrade of M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), with funding contributions from the UK, Finland, and Italy.
UK still evaluating strike drone options for carriers
The UK government has reiterated that decisions on strike-capable uncrewed aircraft for the Queen Elizabeth-class carriers remain subject to the ongoing Strategic Defence Review.
NATO Secretary General visits Norway’s high north
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to northern Norway to meet with senior Norwegian officials and observe demonstrations of Allied multidomain capabilities in the strategically important High North.
UK troops conclude major NATO exercise in Estonia
Hedgehog is one of several NATO activities under Operation Razoredge taking place across Northern Europe this spring, involving 16,500 Allied troops and 6,000 from the UK.
Estonia to receive 800 Javelin missiles in $296m deal
The United States has approved a potential $296 million sale of Javelin missiles and launch units to Estonia, aimed at strengthening the country’s territorial defence.
MoD plans £12m support deal for carrier weapons handling
The Ministry of Defence has signalled its intent to procure a long-term support contract for the highly mechanised weapons handling systems (HMWHS) fitted aboard the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
German-led aviation brigade demos NATO’s Rapid Response
A major NATO exercise in the Baltic region showcased the Alliance’s expanding air mobility and deterrence posture, as German-led forces conduct fast-paced multinational operations across four countries.
