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.
Britain’s new drone fighter may be carrier capable
A written answer in Parliament links the UK Collaborative Combat Aircraft to the Royal Navy's Hybrid Carrier Air Wing, as industry imagery shows the new drone fighters flying from a carrier deck.
Royal Navy shooters take top UK marksmanship prize with KS1
A combined Royal Marines and Royal Navy team of expert marksmen has won the UK Armed Forces' top prize for shooting for only the fourth time in 117 years, the Royal Navy stated.
Final Jackal 3 rolls off the line for the British Army
Babcock has completed its Jackal 3 delivery programme for the British Army, with the final vehicles rolling off the production line at Devonport in Plymouth.
UK and Boeing agree new C-17 crew training deal
A new five-year agreement keeps C-17 Globemaster air and ground crew training at Farnborough, safeguarding 30 skilled jobs, as the aircraft marks 25 years in UK service.
Babcock and Supacat team up for British Army LMV bid
Babcock International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with British defence SME Supacat to collaborate on its proposed replacement for the British Army's outgoing Land Rover under the Light Mobility Vehicle competition.
StormFighter drone demonstrator to fly next year
The UK's sovereign Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, StormFighter, will see a demonstrator fly next year and reach operational service by the end of the decade, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said.
Babcock takes two wins at Enginuity Skills Awards 2026
Babcock has been recognised with two awards at the Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 for its work developing engineering and advanced manufacturing skills across the UK.
Indonesia signs for 12 M-346 F light fighters from Leonardo
Leonardo and PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia have signed a contract to provide the Indonesian Ministry of Defence with 12 M-346 F Block 20 multirole light fighter aircraft to meet Indonesian Air Force operational requirements.
Tethered drone flies from uncrewed vessel in UK demo
ACUA Ocean and Teledyne FLIR Defense have completed two days of demonstrations to the UK Ministry of Defence and offshore industry partners, showing an integrated tethered uncrewed aerial system operating from an uncrewed surface vessel.
BAE lands £4M UK deal for artillery and gun components
Babcock Land Defence, acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded BAE Systems a four-year framework agreement worth £4 million for the supply of artillery, howitzer and armoured vehicle weapons system components.
