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.
RENK to buy UK naval gearbox maker David Brown Defence
Germany's RENK Group has agreed to acquire Huddersfield-based David Brown Defence, supplier of gearboxes for the Type 26 frigate programme.
British Army to get 500-mile ballistic missile capability
The Defence Investment Plan funds a ballistic missile capability for the Army as part of a wider package covering deep fires, drones and recce strike.
Britain to buy new mine hunting motherships from Norway
The Royal Navy is to acquire new offshore support vessels alongside Norway to serve as motherships for its growing fleet of autonomous minehunters.
New jets confirmed for Red Arrows in Hawk replacement
The Red Arrows are to receive new jets to replace their ageing Hawk aircraft as part of a £360 million recapitalisation of the military's jet training system.
Almost a third of defence boost rests on autumn Budget
Almost a third of the gbp 15bn Defence Investment Plan, some 4.7bn, has yet to be pinned down and will only be settled at the autumn Budget.
UK carriers to get drone fighters and early warning craft
The Defence Investment Plan commits to Project PANTHEON to build a Hybrid Carrier Air Wing, with jet-powered drones trialled under Project VANQUISH to fly alongside the F-35B and an autonomous early warning system for the carriers.
Britain to boost elite special forces with uplift
The Defence Investment Plan gives the UK's Special Forces a 12 percent funding uplift over four years and equips its high-readiness troops, 16 Air Assault Brigade and the Commando Force, with new communications, drones and night-vision kit.
Britain confirms plan to build 12 new nuclear attack subs
The Defence Investment Plan commits the UK to building up to twelve next-generation SSN-AUKUS attack submarines, the same boats Australia will build, with steel to be cut on the first at Barrow next year.
UK commits to ‘future’ of long range strike capability
The Defence Investment Plan invests GBP 1.4bn in the Stratus missile to arm Typhoon jets and the Navy's new frigates in cooperation with France and Italy, naming it the future of UK complex weapons.
Britain confirms funding for new sixth gen fighter jet
The Defence Investment Plan confirms £8.6bn over four years for the Global Combat Air Programme, the next-generation fighter Britain is building with Japan and Italy, funding its concept and design phases.
