Craig Langford
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.
Defence firms left waiting as investment plan delay bites
A defence company in West Sussex developing counter-drone and air defence technology has been left on hold since last year awaiting clarity on the UK Defence Investment Plan, a Liberal Democrat MP told the House of Commons.
UK ends in-country help for Afghan relocations
The Ministry of Defence has ended in-country assistance for Afghans moving out of Afghanistan under the Afghan Resettlement Programme, requiring eligible individuals to make their own way to a third country.
UK military helicopter training marks ten years at Shawbury
The rotary wing element of the UK Military Flying Training System has marked ten years of delivery at RAF Shawbury, with Ascent Flight Training reflecting on a decade of tri-service helicopter aircrew training.
Minister unveils powers to ban foreign state proxies
The government is to introduce fast-track legislation giving authorities new proscription-like powers to ban organisations acting as proxies for foreign states, the Security Minister has told the House of Commons.
British support for Ukraine tops 20 Billion Pounds
The UK has committed a total of GBP 21.8 billion in support to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion, covering military, non-military, humanitarian, and reconstruction assistance across a broad range of programmes.
Government moves to nationalise British Steel
The government has introduced legislation to bring British Steel into public ownership, after negotiations with the company's current owner failed to produce terms that ministers considered a responsible use of public money.
27 nations back Hormuz mission in joint statement
Twenty-seven nations have signed a joint statement affirming political support for an independent multinational military mission to secure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
RAF parachute test team completes 500 jumps in Arizona
The Royal Air Force's Parachuting Test Team has completed Exercise Rising Gains in Arizona, conducting more than 500 descents across 64 sorties over three weeks as part of a programme designed to maintain and develop specialist military parachuting capability.
Destroyer joins aircraft carrier for Nordic deployment
HMS Duncan has joined HMS Prince of Wales in northern waters as the carrier strike group prepares for NATO Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 tasking.
Defence suppliers to earn more for on-time delivery
Defence companies that deliver equipment on time and on budget will earn more under new government reforms, while those that fail to meet targets will make less.
