Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK Apache gunships shoot Hellfire in Finland for first time
AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have conducted live-fire missions with 30mm cannon and Hellfire missiles in Finland for the first time.
Rheinmetall to open large-calibre gun hall in Britain
"We’re delivering the infrastructure, the technology, and the ambition to place the UK at the forefront of global defence manufacturing."
The new wave of Russian disinformation blogs
Over the past year, there has been a marked rise in pro-Russian content proliferating on platforms such as Substack, predominantly authored by figures within the UK who are increasing the tone and volume of their output.
Princess of Wales to christen HMS Glasgow in Glasgow
The ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, May 22, will see Princess Kate take part in the traditional naming ritual by smashing a bottle of whisky against the ship’s hull.
False claims of Chinese airdrops to Gaza
Social media has been buzzing recently with claims that China has been dropping food and medical supplies to Gaza from the air.
MoD outlines illness support for pre-1987 veterans
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting veterans who developed health conditions linked to their military service before 1987, including those affected by asbestos-related illnesses.
Commitment to UK firearms industry reiterated by Gov
The Ministry of Defence say that it has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to strengthening domestic firearms manufacturing as part of a wider push to secure sovereign defence capabilities and stimulate economic growth.
UK-Germany defence collaboration boosts north west
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that collaboration with Germany on defence equipment is set to significantly benefit the North West of England, according...
MOD reveals £35m spend on FPV drones
The Ministry of Defence has revealed that it has spent approximately £35 million on the procurement of over 30,000 First Person View (FPV) drones since July 2024, in support of military operations, particularly related to the conflict in Ukraine.
MoD updates Reserve recruitment rules on depression
The changes mark a shift towards a more nuanced approach, aiming to balance the need for operational readiness with a recognition that many individuals recover fully from mental health challenges.
