Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
UK condemns record-breaking Russian drone strikes
The UK has sharply condemned Russia’s escalating campaign of aerial bombardment against Ukraine and accused the Kremlin of repeated violations of international law, including the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield.
Bell to build new VTOL X-plane with new rotor breakthrough
The project aims to revolutionise military air mobility by enabling high-speed operations without relying on runways.
Iran poses threat to UK, warns Intelligence Committee
The Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament has warned that Iran presents a "wide-ranging, persistent and unpredictable threat to the UK, UK nationals, and UK interests", in a report published today.
Britain boosting production of Storm Shadow cruise missiles
The UK will expand production of Storm Shadow cruise missiles at MBDA’s Stevenage site under a new missile cooperation pact with France.
Armed Forces recruitment rebounds say Government
The government says it is making progress in tackling the armed forces’ long-standing recruitment and retention challenges, though peers have raised fresh concerns about how psychological pressures and digital-era warfare may affect future enlistment.
Government to review Royal Fleet Auxiliary conditions
The Ministry of Defence is reviewing employment conditions for Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel amid rising concern over continuous sea deployments and work-life balance.
UK to spend £4bn on drones and autonomous systems
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it will spend over £4 billion on uncrewed and autonomous military systems during this Parliament, as part of a major shift in how the UK Armed Forces fight future wars.
Royal Navy shadows five Russian warships near UK waters
Royal Navy warships and helicopters tracked five Russian vessels in and around UK waters over the first week of July, as part of a surge in maritime monitoring operations.
Russian warship ‘opens fire’ in drill near Norway’s border
A Russian guided missile cruiser has carried out live-fire exercises just 30 kilometres from the Norwegian border, in a move likely to raise concerns among NATO allies.
British ships should patrol Baltic more often, say MPs
The UK should increase its naval presence in the Baltic Sea to strengthen deterrence and protect maritime supply routes to Estonia, according to a new report from Parliament’s Defence Committee.
