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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.

RAF pilots training in Italy as part of international scheme

The use of the International Flight Training School forms part of wider efforts by the RAF to maintain pilot throughput during pressures on the UK’s domestic training pipeline.

Sikorsky and Bristow sign S-92 helicopter fleet support deal

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has signed a major long-term agreement with Bristow Group to provide enhanced support for the world's largest fleet of S-92 helicopters, the companies announced this week.

New autonomous submarine detection system

Anduril Industries and Ultra Maritime have announced an exclusive partnership aimed at advancing autonomous undersea surveillance tech.

British fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft

Royal Air Force Typhoons deployed in Poland have been scrambled three times in as many days to intercept Russian aircraft operating close to NATO airspace, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Chinook suppression system trials awarded to Cranfield

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £732,219 contract to Cranfield Aerospace Solutions for support to the Chinook Aircraft Infrared Suppression System (IRSS) Environmental Data Gathering (EDG) Trials.

British attack helicopters arrive in Finland

British Apache and Wildcat helicopters have deployed to Finland as part of a major effort to strengthen joint training during the Finnish Army’s spring exercises.

UK to Strengthen Gulf Ties in push for security

The United Kingdom is stepping up efforts to enhance security and economic partnerships across the Gulf region, with Foreign Secretary David Lammy visiting Oman and Qatar this week to deepen cooperation in trade, defence, and diplomacy.

Miltiary support to Birmingham bin strike concludes

Military planners were temporarily deployed to Birmingham to assist with the city's ongoing waste collection crisis, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

U.S. Navy suspends search for USS Nimitz sailor near Guam

The United States Navy has suspended its search efforts for a missing sailor from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.

Dutch F-35s share classified data in first-of-kind NATO drill

The Royal Netherlands Air Force and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works have achieved what the company described as a “breakthrough” in interoperability, conducting a live classified data transfer between a Dutch F-35 and a domestic command and control system.