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Craig Langford

Craig Langford
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Trained as a mechanical engineer, Craig took an unconventional route into journalism, bringing with him a rare technical precision and analytical depth that continues to set his reporting apart.
Airman in camouflage with red ear protection inspecting a large green missile on a ground launch trolley on an airfield.

US approves sale of 1,500 JDAM guidance kits to Ukraine

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Ukraine of 1,532 Joint Direct Attack Munition tail kits.
Submarine at sea firing two missiles during sunset, large smoke plumes rising into the sky over calm water.

US approves huge submarine weapons systems sale to Britain

The US has approved a USD 1 billion sale to the UK covering AUKUS submarine weapons systems, vertical deployment tubes and embedded personnel to support the joint design of the next generation nuclear-powered attack submarine.
Panel of uniformed military officers seated at a blue NATO table with flags, microphones, and water bottles during a conference briefing.

NATO naval chiefs meet at Northwood to discuss force future

NATO's Allied Maritime Command hosted chiefs of navy, fleet commanders and senior leaders from across the Alliance at its annual Maritime Operational Commanders' Conference at its headquarters in Northwood.

NATO logistics directors meet to strengthen alliance readiness

NATO's Logistics Committee met at Alliance headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday to review progress in strengthening the Alliance's logistics for collective defence.
Handheld GPS device displaying a color map, held by a person in a vehicle cockpit

BAE Systems begins production of NavGuide GPS receiver

BAE Systems has begun production and initial deliveries of its NavGuide GPS receiver, a portable M-Code GPS receiver intended to replace the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver after more than 20 years in service.

British warship ignores Chinese warnings in Spratlys

HMS Spey has carried out a freedom of navigation operation around the disputed Spratly Islands, brushing off Chinese warnings.
Quadcopter drone carrying a payload over a field with a military tank on the right under cloudy skies

British Army demonstrates future mix of drones and armour

The British Army's 3rd Division has demonstrated how it intends to fight in the near future at an Armoured Expo event on Salisbury Plain, showing how autonomous ground vehicles, drones and soldiers will operate together as an integrated force.
Grey autonomous helicopter drone with a two-bladed rotor on a forest path, rugged landing skids, surrounded by dense jungle.

Sikorsky, Robinson win US Marine autonomous logistics work

Robinson Unmanned will deliver the first R66 TURBINETRUCK to Sikorsky for integration, test and evaluation and demonstration.

Rolls-Royce reports strong defence start as orders flow

Rolls-Royce has reported a strong start to 2026 in its defence business, with more than a 20 per cent year-on-year increase in original equipment deliveries and a series of significant programme milestones.
Team of workers in high-visibility jackets stand in front of blue scissor lift and yellow JCB boom lifts at an industrial yard, with a large yellow gantry crane labeled H & W in the background.

Navantia UK appoints Belfast firm as FSS equipment supplier

Navantia UK has appointed Balloo Hire Centre, part of the Briggs Group, as its preferred hire equipment supplier for the Fleet Solid Support programme at its Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast.