Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Malaysia to receive 28 helicopters in deal with Leonardo
Malaysia is set to undertake one of its most extensive helicopter fleet overhauls in recent history, following the launch of a major programme between defence giant Leonardo and Malaysian aviation company Weststar.
MoD signals £42m contract for aircraft countermeasure support
The Ministry of Defence has published a pipeline notice for a £42 million in-service support contract covering key defensive systems used on UK military aircraft.
Raytheon delivers 250th RAM launcher to US Navy
Raytheon has delivered its 250th Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) MK49 launcher to the US Navy.
RAF tests global support capabilities in Auxilium Fort 2025
The Royal Air Force has launched Exercise Auxilium Fort 2025, a recurring training event designed to test the capabilities of its six Global Enablement forces.
MOD signals £559m airfield services Project HERA
The Ministry of Defence has issued an early pipeline notice for a major procurement under Project HERA, a wide-ranging programme expected to overhaul airfield services and technical support across 19 UK military sites.
NATO forces train to defend Estonia from aggression
The event involved more than 16,000 personnel from across land, air, and sea domains and is designed to enhance multi-domain interoperability, strengthen deterrence, and improve readiness across the alliance.
RAF supports multinational training during Swift Response
The RAF is supporting British Army Paratroopers with its A400M Atlas transport aircraft.
Nordic Air Forces conduct joint operation over Baltic Sea
Air forces from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden conducted a coordinated operation over the Baltic Sea on Wednesday.
QinetiQ Produces 10,000th Banshee Aerial Target Drone
QinetiQ has announced the production of its 10,000th Banshee aerial training target, marking a major milestone in the company’s support to global defence forces through advanced threat simulation and training technologies.
MoD issues pipeline notice for mounted SHORAD study
The system is intended to deliver a highly mobile, integrated air defence capability able to protect UK ground forces from threats such as aircraft, helicopters, drones, and potentially cruise missiles.
