Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
MOD outlines procurement reforms and pledges SME action plan
The Ministry of Defence has begun implementing major procurement and acquisition reforms outlined in the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth,...
Ukraine reports 1,060 Russian troops killed in one day
Ukraine reported on Tuesday that an estimated 1,060 Russian personnel were killed over the past 24 hours, alongside the destruction of 108 drones.
Germany in deal for new reconnaissance vehicle
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has been awarded a contract worth about €3 billion to supply the Bundeswehr with its next-generation reconnaissance vehicle, known as Luchs 2.
US approves £1bn missile sale to Germany for F-35 jets
The United States has approved a potential sale of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Germany, in a deal valued at around £1 billion, according to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
American artillery ‘opens fire’ near Suwalki Gap
US Army troops conducted live-fire artillery exercises near the Suwałki Gap, a strategically important region between Poland and Lithuania that connects NATO’s Baltic members to the rest of the alliance.
UK developing AI-enabled sonar systems to monitor Atlantic
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed progress on artificial intelligence-driven acoustic detection systems for the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion programme, part of the UK’s effort to secure the North Atlantic against submarine threats.
Navantia UK in £115m British shipyard upgrades
Navantia UK has confirmed progress on its £115 million investment across four British shipyards, with delivery now underway of a new mechanised panel production system for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessel programme, the company stated.
Babcock turns to overseas welders amid Scottish skills gap
The shortage has been linked to cuts in college training budgets and the Scottish Government’s decision not to fund a new welding centre.
American attack helicopters ‘open fire’ in Carribean
U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra and UH-1Y Venom crews conducted live fire exercises off the Caribbean coast, firing heavy machine gun and rocket systems.
Rangers and Commandos join NATO Special Ops Taskforce
Defence Minister Al Carns has confirmed that the Army Rangers and Royal Marines Commando Force form a key part of the NATO Special Operations Taskforce.
