Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Over 40 NATO warplanes to exercise near Russian border
More than 40 warplanes and over 1,000 personnel from four nations are taking part in Atlantic Trident 25, a major multinational air combat exercise in Finnish airspace from 16th to 27th June 2025.
British Army vehicles ‘rapidly’ getting laser weapons
The Ministry of Defence is inviting proposals from industry for the rapid delivery of vehicle-mounted laser weapons capable of shooting down drones at distances beyond one kilometre, as part of a new land-based counter-UAS initiative.
Huge number of U.S refuelling aircraft cross the Atlantic
On Sunday night, an unusually large formation of American aerial refuelling aircraft crossed the Atlantic bound for Europe and the Middle East.
Investigation continues into drone activity over RAF bases
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that an investigation remains ongoing into a series of drone incursions over RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell in November 2024.
UK confirms ongoing training of Israeli forces personnel
The British Armed Forces are currently training members of the IsraelI Defense Forces (IDF) on UK-based training courses as part of ongoing defence engagement between the two countries.
Scottish shipbuilders continue to churn out ships
“Our ability to design, build and support advanced warships in the UK is more important than ever," said Sir Nick Hine, Chief Executive of Babcock’s Marine Sector.
Typhoon jets moved to Cyprus in British show of force
The UK Defence Journal understands that Typhoon jets were also recently launched from RAF Akrotiri to counter a renewed one-way attack UAV threat from Iran.
British naval ship ‘opens fire’ on Pacific patrol
HMS Tamar has resumed operations in the Indo-Pacific, with its Force Protection team undertaking live-fire drills during the latest leg of its deployment.
Sweden orders $62m in BONUS precision artillery rounds
BAE Systems has signed a new contract worth nearly $62 million (SEK 600 million) with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to supply additional BONUS precision-guided munitions for the Swedish Armed Forces.
Britain wants 7,000 cruise missiles to deter Russia
Admiral Radakin described the acquisition as a critical step in increasing the UK’s conventional lethality and reinforcing deterrence at a time of growing global instability.
