Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
US personnel killed in ISIS ambush during Syria engagement
Two US service members and a US civilian interpreter were killed in Syria on 13 December after an ambush by a lone ISIS gunman, according to US Central Command.
MOD points to early gains in retaining military engineers
Ministers say new pay incentives and flexible service terms are beginning to improve retention among engineering and technical specialists, despite continued competition from the civilian labour market.
UK to reach 3% defence spend next Parliament, Healey says
The UK remains committed to meeting NATO’s new defence spending benchmark of 5% of GDP by 2035, with defence spending set to rise to 3% in the next Parliament.
UK space collision warnings rise as activity stays high
Space activity affecting the UK remained elevated in November 2025, with a rise in collision warnings for UK-licensed satellites despite a fall in the number of objects re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, according to a new government report.
UK rejects €150bn EU defence fund over value concerns
The UK has confirmed it will not take part in the European Union’s €150 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence fund after failing to agree terms it considered good value, according to the government.
NATO deputy discusses Russia, Ukraine and drones at Aspen
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska addressed alliance unity, relations with Russia and support for Ukraine during a fireside chat at the 2025 Aspen Security Forum in Washington.
UK details how Warfighting Ready Plan 2029 will be delivered
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy’s Warfighting Ready Plan 2029 will not reach full operating capability at a single, defined moment, describing it instead as an evolving programme designed to adapt to threats.
British troops train in Finland for major NATO exercise
British Army soldiers have been operating deep inside Finland’s frozen forests as part of a large-scale Arctic warfare exercise with one of NATO’s newest members, testing their ability to fight close to Russia’s border.
UK tests networked radar to sharpen air threat detection
The UK has successfully demonstrated advanced networked radar and sensor fusion across multiple air platforms, marking a significant step towards faster and more accurate air threat detection, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Army backs drone engineering degree with NMITE
The British Army has partnered with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering to launch a new accelerated engineering degree focused on drones and autonomous systems, aimed at strengthening the UK’s domestic skills base.
