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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.

BAE wins four-year deal to support UK artillery

BAE Systems has been awarded a four-year framework agreement to supply artillery and armoured vehicle weapon system components for the UK Armed Forces, including support for the British Army's 105mm Light Gun.

Italy orders two huge new air-defence warships

The two ships are intended to replace the Italian Navy's Horizon-class destroyers and will be considerably larger vessels, measuring around 180 metres in length and displacing 13,500 tonnes.

US Army tests 30mm AMPV infantry fighting vehicles

BAE Systems has delivered two 30mm-armed Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototypes to a US Army Transformation in Contact unit, with the vehicles now undergoing field evaluation and live-fire testing.

Finnish and Swedish fighters intercept Russian aircraft

Finnish and Swedish Quick Reaction Alert fighters have jointly intercepted and identified Russian military aircraft over the Gulf of Finland, in what Sweden says was the first operational identification mission conducted together by the two air forces.

New nuke sub leaves yard and heads to Scotland for trials

HMS Agamemnon, the sixth of the Astute class, is heading to her new home Faslane to continue trials.

RAF Voyager sent to support Saudi defence operations

The UK is sending an RAF Voyager air-to-air refuelling aircraft to support Saudi Arabia following renewed Houthi attacks in the region, with the deployment agreed after a request from the Saudi Government.
Firework explosion on the water at dusk, long-exposure light trail over the dark sea.

US backs Albania military modernisation with large loan

The United States has agreed a $302 million defence financing loan with Albania to support the modernisation of its armed forces and future purchases...

US Navy lays keel for new Arleigh Burke destroyer

The keel has been laid for the future USS John E. Kilmer, DDG 134, marking the formal start of assembly of another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for the US Navy.
Welding or laser-cutting machine in operation, bright light and sparks shining on a metal workpiece in a dim workshop.

Only one defence college for Scotland without match funding

Only one of the two proposed Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland will go ahead unless the Scottish Government provides match funding.

Navigation and flight planning services bought for RAF E-7

Defence Equipment and Support has signed a contract with Jeppesen UK for navigation and flight planning services to support the Royal Air Force's E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft.