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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 looking for next-generation helmet system

The Ministry of Defence has issued a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for the Future Aircrew and Passenger Helmet Project.

Ultra Maritime awarded £1.3m to support sub countermeasures

The system provides torpedo decoy capabilities by controlling the deployment of 'Submarine Counter-measure Acoustic Devices' essential to protecting submarines from hostile threats.

British Frigate gets vital combat systems upgrades

HMS Richmond, a Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate, has become the first in her class to receive a critical data-sharing upgrade.

US Navy, Japan deepen Electronic Warfare ties with drills

U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 131, operating under Task Force 70, joined Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force units for bilateral electronic warfare training south of Okinawa.

Police Youth Volunteers tackle challenges at naval facility

A group of young Police Scotland youth volunteers took part in a weekend residential course focused on leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving at HMS Caledonia...

Lockheed Martin marks 1,000th F-35 centre wing assembly

Lockheed Martin has reached a major production milestone with the delivery of the 1,000th F-35 Centre Wing Assembly (CWA) from its Marietta facility in...

Hanwha and WB Group to produce guided missiles in Poland

Hanwha Aerospace has announced a new joint venture with Poland’s WB Group to locally produce guided missiles for the Homar-K multiple rocket launch system—part of a broader push to deepen defence ties with NATO and bolster European missile manufacturing.

RFA Tidespring gears up to support major naval deployment

The 39,000-tonne tanker is one of four Tide-class vessels built to support carrier strike operations.

New Commander takes helm of U.S. Carrier Strike Group 3

Rear Admiral Todd Whalen has assumed command of the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 3, relieving Rear Admiral Adan Cruz during a ceremony held aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.

British fighters prepare for high-stakes air combat

The Royal Air Force is gearing up for Exercise STORM WARRIOR 25-1, a large-scale combat air training event taking place from 9 to 24 July 2025.