Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
RFA Resurgent build gathers pace at Appledore yard
Construction of the first Fleet Solid Support ship, RFA Resurgent, is progressing at the Appledore shipyard in Devon, with teams now working on nine blocks that will form the vessel's first bow section.
UK steps up minehunting readiness for Strait of Hormuz
The UK is stepping up preparations to support mine clearance operations in the Strait of Hormuz, with ministers highlighting new capabilities and ongoing multinational planning.
US Air Force eyes Alaska bases for AI data centres
The U.S. Air Force is taking steps to potentially build one or more artificial intelligence data centres at three military installations in Alaska.
Scottish firms in Ukraine drone and air defence talks
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed that the Ministry of Defence has held multiple discussions with Scottish defence companies on collaborating with Ukrainian partners in areas including air defence, uncrewed systems and electronic warfare.
Ukraine lessons shaping UK force and munitions plans
The Ministry of Defence has outlined how lessons from the war in Ukraine are influencing changes to British military capability, doctrine and supply chain resilience.
Man arrested after US military plane damaged in Ireland
A man has been arrested at Shannon Airport in Ireland after allegedly entering a restricted area and damaging a US military aircraft on Saturday morning.
UK to procure Skyhammer anti-drone weapons from start-up
The UK is set to procure a new interceptor designed to counter drone threats, with a British start-up expected to supply systems to both UK forces and Gulf partners.
South Korean pilots to train at UK test pilot school
QinetiQ's Empire Test Pilots' School has signed a training agreement with the Republic of Korea Air Force, bringing South Korean students to the UK's oldest test pilot school for the first time.
Royal Navy tests deep-water survey system in Denmark
A specialist Royal Navy team has conducted the first sea trials of a new autonomous underwater surveying system, deploying it from a research vessel off the coast of Denmark.
BAE Systems to quadruple THAAD seeker production
BAE Systems has signed a seven-year agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to significantly expand production of the infrared seeker used in the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missile.
