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Craig Langford

Craig Langford
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Trained as a mechanical engineer, Craig took an unconventional route into journalism, bringing with him a rare technical precision and analytical depth that continues to set his reporting apart.

QinetiQ US to deliver survivability solutions for FLRAA

The contract, awarded by Integris Composites, involves the use of QinetiQ’s 'LAST Armor' Integration solution, which the firm say offers high-performance ballistic protection for both fixed-wing transport and rotary-wing platforms.

UK aiming to speed up delivery of new Challenger 3 tanks

"Additional resources have been directed towards ensuring the materials required for Challenger 3 main battle tanks are available to meet the delivery timescales."

GDELS unveils new tracked artillery system ‘NEMESIS’

The NEMESIS system is seen as a potential replacement for older artillery systems, such as the M109 howitzer. #FEINDEF25

Contract awarded for British Protector drone support

The US Department of Defense has awarded a contract worth approximately $10.8 million to provide support for the United Kingdom’s Protector drones.

British troops join major NATO exercise in Estonia

Hundreds of British Army soldiers have deployed to Estonia as part of a major multinational exercise named Exercise Hedgehog.

Commando aviators win top award for global ops

At one point, seven of 845 Naval Air Squadron’s ten Merlins and all personnel were deployed simultaneously across five locations in Europe and the Middle East.

RAF joins Canadian Arctic mission

Twelve members of No. 99 Squadron RAF have joined their Canadian counterparts in the Arctic Circle for Operation Boxtop.

UK to boost SME role in Nuclear Defence Supply Chain

The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the role of British small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK’s nuclear defence programme, with new initiatives aimed at increasing access and investment across the supply chain.

Britain takes delivery of more F-35 stealth jets

The Royal Air Force has announced the arrival of two new F-35B Lightning jets at RAF Marham.

British Army reveals armoured vehicle retirement dates

The British Army has outlined projected retirement dates for several of its armoured fighting vehicles, according to a recent response from the Ministry of Defence.