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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.

MOD awards £12m vehicle repair contract to RBSL

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £12 million framework agreement to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the repair and overhaul of fire suppression systems and related equipment across multiple British Army vehicle platforms.

QinetiQ clears H145 helicopters for rapid deployment

QinetiQ has completed an accelerated test and evaluation campaign, enabling the Ministry of Defence to press ahead with the deployment of six Airbus H145 D3 aircraft to support British forces in Brunei and Cyprus.

NATO boosts maritime security during Operation Sea Guardian

NATO has completed another focused patrol under Operation Sea Guardian (OSG), strengthening maritime situational awareness and counter-terrorism coordination across the Mediterranean.

Devonport welcomes over 10,000 as base opens to public

More than 10,000 visitors passed through the gates of HMNB Devonport in late July, as the Royal Navy’s largest operational base hosted its first public open days in over ten years.

Britain looking for carrier capable stealth combat drones

UK seeks industry input on next phase of its ACP programme, aiming to develop uncrewed systems to operate with 4th, 5th & 6th-gen jets — and from Royal Navy carriers.

RAF Wedgetail testing and support remains UK-based

Defence Minister Maria Eagle has confirmed that the RAF’s new E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft is flying under a standard Military Permit To...

UK to host expansion of German anti-drone firm Alpine Eagle

A German startup developing what it calls the world’s first airborne counter-drone system has announced plans to expand into the United Kingdom as part of a growing defence technology presence.

Britain ready to fight over Taiwan says Defence Secretary

Britain's Defence Secretary has stated that the UK is prepared to fight in the Indo-Pacific if necessary.

MOD outlines reforms after Afghan data breach

The Ministry of Defence has outlined a series of reforms introduced in response to the data breach involving the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), following a written question from Lord Alton of Liverpool.

British aircraft carrier attacks ‘massive red killer tomato’

HMS Queen Elizabeth has encountered a dangerous foe at sea, a massive inflatable target known as the "Killer Tomato".