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.
Steel to be cut on new British attack submarine next year
Construction of Britain's first SSN-AUKUS attack submarine will begin next year, the MoD has confirmed, with the aim of delivering the first of up to 12 boats into Royal Navy service in the 2030s.
UK to hold largest home defence exercise in decades
The United Kingdom will test its readiness for international hostilities affecting the homeland through the largest home defence exercise in several decades in 2027, the Government has announced.
Royal Navy confirms withdrawal of three vessels
The Royal Navy has formally confirmed the retirement of frigates HMS Iron Duke and HMS Richmond alongside minehunter HMS Chiddingfold, with their roles passing to the incoming vessels later this decade.
UK reviewing rules that slow drone testing, MPs told
Ministers say a regulatory sandbox in the Regulating for Growth Bill would greatly help test uncrewed systems, as a review of the rules continues.
Steel tariffs are pushing up costs for defence
Luke Pollard confirmed the government's own tariff rise is adding to defence costs, in the one case where the state has imposed the increase on itself.
Treasury minister declines to confirm DIP gap
The Treasury Committee chair told Lucy Rigby it was "not credible" to deny a funding gap existed, after John Healey resigned over the same question.
MOD declines to detail Ajax crew improvements
Two months after promising heating upgrades within months, the department will say only that work is under way on a series of identified fixes.
UK puts 400m into new allied defence funding body
The MOD is establishing a Multilateral Defence Mechanism with Finland and the Netherlands, while exploring alignment with the proposed DSRB.
RFA recruitment improving after years of shortfalls
Applications to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary are at a five-year high and voluntary outflow is falling, the MOD says, though challenges remain.
Russia may test NATO with Poland provocation plans
Intelligence services are reportedly examining scenarios including drone attacks, infrastructure sabotage and a limited border incursion.
