Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK holds off on confirming next Ajax upgrade timeline
The Ministry of Defence has declined to say when it expects to begin reliability growth trials for the British Army Ajax armoured vehicle at its planned Capability Drop 4 standard, as ministers continue to await the outcome of ongoing investigations.
MOD confirms Palantir contract was direct award
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that its agreement with Palantir for defence data analytics was awarded through a direct award process, citing a lack of viable alternatives.
US urges Europe to take lead in NATO conventional defence
A senior US defence official has called on European NATO members to assume primary responsibility for the conventional defence of Europe.
NATO corps chiefs set 2026 focus on year of execution
Senior army corps commanders from across NATO met in Izmir, Turkey, in late January to align planning and training priorities for 2026 as the Alliance moves to operationalise its regional defence plans.
Lockheed reveals Lamprey sub drone carrier concept
Lamprey could include payloads ranging from anti-submarine torpedoes to UAV launchers, indicating the system could potentially act as an underwater carrier for deploying other effects or platforms.
UK Government rules out Meta role in defence AI development
The Ministry of Defence has said it does not use services from Meta to build artificial intelligence systems for UK national security purposes.
Army moves to widen career paths for late entry officers
Late entry officers in the British Army face no formal restrictions on which officer appointments they can hold, with all officers now considered under a single merit-based selection system.
BAE launches incubator to spin defence tech into businesses
BAE Systems has launched a new technology incubator programme aimed at taking defence-developed technologies into wider commercial markets.
Spain puts all of its Aegis frigates to sea at once
The Spanish Navy has deployed all five of its F-100 Alvaro de Bazan-class frigates simultaneously in what it described as a rare operational and logistical milestone for the Armada.
NATO chief visits Ramstein air command
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has visited Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) in Ramstein, Germany, to observe their role in safeguarding NATO airspace and supporting deterrence measures, particularly along the Alliance's eastern flank.
