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Craig Langford

Craig Langford
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Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.

Little ‘boom’ on Clyde as Royal Navy carries out training

Royal Navy minehunting vessel HMS Ledbury has been in action on the Firth of Clyde this week, conducting explosive disposal training and navigation exercises.

Royal Anglian Regiment refocuses on infantry role

Soldiers from The 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, known as The Vikings, have returned to their core infantry role with a demanding live fire training exercise in Otterburn Training Area, Northumberland, ahead of a major deployment to Kenya next month.

Newport man jailed for sharing terrorist Material

Hakan Barac, 29, pleaded guilty to five counts of sharing terrorist publications and one count of supporting a terrorist organisation, identified in court as the Islamic State.

British carrier might asserts itself on the global stage

"UK Carrier Strike capability is a cornerstone of the UK’s conventional deterrence"

£563m Typhoon engine support deal awarded to Rolls-Royce

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £563 million contract to Rolls-Royce for the Typhoon Engine Support Solution (TESS), ensuring the long-term maintenance and repair of EJ200 engines used in the Royal Air Force's Typhoon fleet.

American warship arrives in Scotland

The U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley has arrived at HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane for a routine port visit.

Healey ‘We cannot jeopardise peace by forgetting war’

Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed a major uplift in the UK’s military support to Ukraine, warning the House of Commons that despite Kremlin claims of a ceasefire, “Putin broke it”, as Russia presses attacks across multiple fronts.

Leonardo recognised among UK’s top employers by LinkedIn

Aerospace and defence firm Leonardo has been named one of the top 25 companies to grow a career in the UK, according to LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Companies list, published earlier this month.

Army advances with ISTAR, TIQUILA push

The British Army’s intelligence and drone capabilities are moving forward, with the Ministry of Defence confirming key milestones in its Land ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) programme.

Navantia UK launches major modernisation at Harland & Wolff

Harland & Wolff, the historic Belfast shipyard, is set to become one of the UK’s most advanced naval construction sites following a major investment from Navantia UK.