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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.

Miltiary support to Birmingham bin strike concludes

Military planners were temporarily deployed to Birmingham to assist with the city's ongoing waste collection crisis, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

U.S. Navy suspends search for USS Nimitz sailor near Guam

The United States Navy has suspended its search efforts for a missing sailor from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.

Dutch F-35s share classified data in first-of-kind NATO drill

The Royal Netherlands Air Force and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works have achieved what the company described as a “breakthrough” in interoperability, conducting a live classified data transfer between a Dutch F-35 and a domestic command and control system.

British warships shadow Russian vessels

HMS St Albans, a Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate, was deployed to track the Russian Navy frigate Admiral Golovoko as it sailed eastward through the English Channel.

Elbit to supply $100m UT30 MK2 turrets for NATO country

The systems will be delivered to an unspecified NATO European country, with the contract set to run until the end of 2027. Elbit said the deal includes industrial cooperation with local firms, supporting regional supply chains and maintenance capabilities.

Little ‘boom’ on Clyde as Royal Navy carries out training

Royal Navy minehunting vessel HMS Ledbury has been in action on the Firth of Clyde this week, conducting explosive disposal training and navigation exercises.

Royal Anglian Regiment refocuses on infantry role

Soldiers from The 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, known as The Vikings, have returned to their core infantry role with a demanding live fire training exercise in Otterburn Training Area, Northumberland, ahead of a major deployment to Kenya next month.

Newport man jailed for sharing terrorist Material

Hakan Barac, 29, pleaded guilty to five counts of sharing terrorist publications and one count of supporting a terrorist organisation, identified in court as the Islamic State.

British carrier might asserts itself on the global stage

"UK Carrier Strike capability is a cornerstone of the UK’s conventional deterrence"

£563m Typhoon engine support deal awarded to Rolls-Royce

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £563 million contract to Rolls-Royce for the Typhoon Engine Support Solution (TESS), ensuring the long-term maintenance and repair of EJ200 engines used in the Royal Air Force's Typhoon fleet.