Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Army chief sets 2027 war test for UK armoured plans
The Chief of the General Staff has told an international defence audience that the British Army is reorganising its priorities around a blunt readiness question: what would have to change now if UK land forces were heading for large-scale combat in 2027.
UK confirms limits on military access to Irish airspace
The Ministry of Defence has said UK military aircraft do not enter Irish airspace for operational purposes without the express agreement of the Irish Government, following a parliamentary question on air interception arrangements.
UK reviews impact of Scottish defence support policy
"We are liaising with Scottish Government and Scotland’s defence industry to understand the impact assessments that have been conducted on the Defence Sector Support Policy," Pollard said.
UK confirms no end date for anti-Daesh strike mission
The UK government has said there are no plans to bring Operation Shader to an end, confirming the long-running military mission against Daesh in Iraq and Syria remains ongoing, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Trump letter to Norway raises questions among allies
US President Donald Trump has written to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in a letter that was subsequently circulated among European diplomatic missions in Washington, according to PBS News.
US warship fires weapons during South China Sea patrol
A U.S. Navy destroyer has carried out live-fire training while operating in the South China Sea as part of routine deployment activity with a carrier strike group, according to the service.
Avenger jet drone conducts simulated intercept
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has completed another autonomous flight demonstration using its MQ-20 Avenger jet, including a simulated aerial intercept against a live, piloted aircraft, according to the company.
Lockheed completes first NGSRI missile flight test
Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor, a system being developed as a potential successor to the Stinger missile, according to the company.
New Grey Wolf helis fly first U.S. ICBM security mission
MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters have completed their first operational security mission supporting a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile convoy at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, the U.S. Air Force stated.
JAGM completes first vertical launch from quad launcher
Lockheed Martin has completed a successful demonstration of a 90-degree vertical launch of the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile from its JAGM Quad Launcher, according to the company.
