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.
Ukraine claims 1.3m Russian losses since invasion began
Ukraine has said total Russian casualties, killed and wounded, have reached around 1,302,370 personnel since February 2022.
BAE wins contract for mobile air defence system
BAE Systems has secured a contract worth USD 180 million from Sweden for its TRIDON Mk2 air defence system, the company said.
Ukraine claims record Russian losses in March
More than 35,000 Russian troops were killed or seriously wounded in March according to Ukrainian officials.
MOD cancels armoured vehicle spares contract plan
The Ministry of Defence has cancelled a planned contract for artillery and armoured vehicle weapon system components, according to an updated procurement notice.
MOD moves to improve finance access for defence SMEs
The Ministry of Defence has outlined steps to improve access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector, amid concerns over how procurement rules affect bank lending.
UK to link missile warning into digital targeting network
The UK is moving to integrate ballistic missile early warning into its emerging digital targeting architecture, as part of wider efforts to modernise how the Armed Forces detect and respond to threats.
NCSC warns of messaging app targeting by Russia-linked actors
The UK National Cyber Security Centre has warned of increasing attempts by Russia-based actors to target individuals via messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Signal and Messenger.
AI drones trialled to spot mines for British troops
AI-enabled drones have been successfully tested to help British soldiers detect landmines and explosive ordnance more quickly.
People smugglers jailed over Facebook boat crossings
Two Vietnamese nationals who advertised small boat crossings to the UK on Facebook have been jailed following a joint UK-French investigation, according to the National Crime Agency.
Recruitment rises but trained strength still slips in forces
The overall size of the UK Armed Forces has edged up, with recruitment improving and outflow falling, but the number of fully trained personnel has continued to decline, according to the latest Ministry of Defence quarterly personnel statistics.
