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.
First new British warhead since the early nineties advances
Astraea passed its System Design Review last August, a step the Ministry of Defence describes as significant for the design and safety of what will be the first new British nuclear warhead since the early 1990s.
European commercial rocket reaches orbit from Norway
German company Isar Aerospace has successfully placed satellites into orbit from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport, opening a new commercial route to space from the European continent, say NATO Allied Air Command.
America getting ready to build new powerful supercarrier
The US Navy has awarded HII a $336 million contract to begin buying long-lead materials for the planned aircraft carrier CVN 82, starting advance procurement for components needed before full construction gets underway.
New naval shipbuilding plan due later this year
The Government will publish a new Shipbuilding and Maritime Technology Action Plan later this year as the Royal Navy manages the retirement of its Type 23 frigates.
Teen sentenced over bomb-making video and weapons
A 14-year-old boy from Nottinghamshire has been sentenced to a three-year youth rehabilitation order after admitting possession of a bomb-making video, an offensive weapon and racially aggravated criminal damage.
Five ROMULUS 151 drone ships now under construction
Five HII ROMULUS 151 uncrewed surface vessels are now under construction in Louisiana, with the first hull completing its structural build and being turned over ahead of deck and pilothouse work.
Glasgow restaurateur named Army Honorary Colonel
Glasgow restaurateur Satty Singh has been appointed Honorary Colonel of 52nd (Lowland) Support and Signal Squadron, an Army Reserve unit supporting NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.
US attack submarine operates in Norway’s High North
The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Delaware has completed a port visit to Grøtsund, Norway, as the US Navy continues to expand undersea operations in the High North.
Spanish Navy orders SIMBAD RC missile defence systems
The Spanish Navy is to receive three SIMBAD RC shipborne air-defence systems from MBDA, giving it a capability specifically intended to counter missiles, aircraft and drones.
Steel to be cut on first new generation British attack sub
Steel will be cut on the first British SSN-AUKUS submarine in 2027 under current plans, marking the start of production on the class that will replace the Astute boats.
