Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
RAF jets scrambled after aircraft loses contact with ATC
RAF Lossiemouth has confirmed that Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoons were launched earlier today after a civilian aircraft failed to respond to air traffic control.
New British battle tank to outclass Russian equivalent
The UK’s next-generation main battle tank, Challenger 3, will rival or exceed adversary platforms such as Russia’s T-14 Armata.
MoD commits to bomb disposal health amid cancer concerns
The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the health of military personnel working in bomb disposal roles, following questions raised in Parliament about the potential long-term health risks associated with the role — including the possible link to bladder cancer.
BAE Systems launches Return-to-Work programme for engineers
BAE Systems is launching a new returners programme in Scotland aimed at helping engineers and engineering professionals get back into the industry after a career break, in partnership with STEM Returners.
JFD in £11m contract to support Royal Navy subsea capability
Underwater systems specialist JFD has secured a new £11 million, eight-year contract with the Ministry of Defence to maintain and upgrade the Royal Navy’s transportable diving compression chambers, ensuring their long-term operational readiness.
UK considers Typhoons, F-35s to support Ukraine peace plan
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that elements of the UK Armed Forces remain ready to support the formation of a Multinational Force for Ukraine.
British Army contracts FPV drone fleet for strike training
This vision—announced at the RUSI Land Warfare Conference—envisions a digitally integrated battlefield where any sensor can cue any effector, enabling British forces to defeat adversaries "up to three times their size" by 2030.
UK open to Canadian involvement in new fighter jet project
The UK government has signalled its openness to future collaboration with Canada on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the international effort to develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2035.
UK stands by landmine ban as NATO allies withdraw
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ottawa Convention, the international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, despite decisions by some of its closest NATO allies to abandon the agreement.
U.S. Air Force awards E-7A prototype contract
The total number of E-7A aircraft expected to be purchased by the United States is 26.
