Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK officials urge stronger deterrence against hybrid threats
Senior Ministry of Defence officials have underscored the importance of attribution, integration and whole-of-government coordination to counter the growing spectrum of hybrid threats facing the UK and its NATO allies.
UK ‘must prepare for war’ warns former spy chief
In a stark interview with The Independent, former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger urged the UK to rearm and rebuild its military-industrial base.
HMS Glasgow Senior Rating receives Herbert Lott award
Petty Officer Dale Thomas of HMS Glasgow has been awarded the prestigious Herbert Lott Efficiency Award for his outstanding contribution to training and governance on board the Royal Navy’s first Type 26 frigate.
US and French forces conduct parachute drills in Djibouti
American and French troops have completed a joint parachuting exercise in Djibouti, strengthening NATO interoperability through a three-day series of mixed jump operations and cross-equipment familiarisation.
MoD aiming to extend Boeing synthetic air training contract
The Ministry of Defence has extended a key training contract with Boeing Defence UK, awarding a £25 million deal to continue support for the Gladiator synthetic training environment.
UK listed in $18.8m US AMRAAM contract expansion
While the UK is among the nations listed, the announcement does not specify which countries will receive missiles under this particular $18.8 million tranche.
UK must prepare for ‘all-domain’ warfare
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has emphasised the need for Britain’s military to embrace "all-domain warfare" as standard practice in response to the increasingly blurred lines between hybrid threats and conventional conflict.
Britain’s destroyers to get laser weapons
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to accelerate the deployment of the cutting-edge 'DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon' system onboard British warships by 2027.
Britain’s armoured presence on the Russian border
The UK has maintained a consistent deployment of around 700 personnel in Estonia between 2021 and 2025.
MoD weapons and armoured vehicle spend revealed
The figures show that in 2023–24, the MoD spent £1.88 billion on weapons and ammunition and a further £553.3 million on armoured fighting vehicles.
