Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK explores new multi-calibre sniper capability
The UK is continuing early market engagement for a new multi-calibre sniper capability under Project SHAMER, with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) outlining requirements for rifles, support equipment, and long-term sustainment.
UK reliant on US, Japan for key defence materials
The UK has relied primarily on overseas suppliers in the United States and Japan for advanced ultra-high-temperature materials used in defence applications, according to a government response to a parliamentary question.
Britain confirms plan to put laser weapons on warships
The UK DragonFire laser weapon programme remains in its demonstration and evaluation phase, with further trials underway to support installation on a Royal Navy destroyer from 2027.
25,000 troops join Arctic NATO exercise across Nordics
More than 25,000 personnel from over a dozen NATO nations have taken part in a major Arctic exercise spanning Norway, Sweden and Finland, as allied forces tested their ability to operate in high-intensity scenarios in extreme conditions.
Allied warships rehearse high-intensity Arctic warfare
Allied naval forces have conducted high-intensity maritime operations in the Arctic as part of Cold Response 2026, a major NATO exercise designed to test readiness in one of the most demanding operational environments.
Containerised launcher fires HELLFIRE in live tests
The trials, conducted in the United States, saw the system load and fire a missile from a 10-foot Tricon container, marking what the firm described as the first integrated live-fire and vertical launch demonstration of the concept.
Progress continues on new British warship in Glasgow
HMS Cardiff, the Royal Navy’s second Type 26 frigate, has passed another construction milestone with the installation of its anchor chains, according to BAE Systems.
Britain to board Russian shadow fleet vessels
UK forces will be able to board and detain sanctioned vessels transiting British waters under new measures aimed at disrupting the Russian shadow fleet.
Defence delays pushing investment overseas warn industry
Industry warns that competitors such as the United States, Germany and Poland are benefitting instead of UK firms.
British warship ‘fights off’ attack drones in serials
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan recently successfully tracked and neutralised multiple drone threats during a live-fire training exercise off the Welsh coast, as part of a QinetiQ-led programme designed to replicate modern warfare conditions.
