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.
Worlds most powerful warship arrives in Caribbean
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group has entered the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to support counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism operations in the Western Hemisphere, the U.S. Navy stated.
HMS Trent aids Jamaica after record hurricane strike
A Royal Navy patrol ship has deployed to Jamaica to assist in humanitarian relief efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
UK steel cuts ‘pose low risk’ to defence supply chain
The Ministry of Defence has downplayed concerns that reductions in Britain’s steelmaking capacity could undermine national defence projects, stating that the overall impact on critical infrastructure is “deemed low”.
RAF maintains steady supply flights for Ukraine support
British transport aircraft continue to operate regular flights between RAF Brize Norton and Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport in southeastern Poland, sustaining the air bridge that enables the delivery of equipment to Ukraine.
Repair call-out costs for UK reserve bases revealed
The Ministry of Defence has published monthly figures showing the cost of urgent repair call-outs to Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) sites across the United Kingdom since January 2023.
UK confirms Spain overflight ban ‘no impact’ on Gibraltar ops
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that restrictions on British military aircraft entering Spanish airspace continue to apply to flights arriving at or departing from RAF Gibraltar, though officials say the measures have no operational impact.
UK sends troops to Belgium after suspected Russian drones
British military personnel and equipment are being sent to Belgium following a request for assistance after a series of drone incursions forced temporary closures of airspace, including Brussels’ main airport, according to a BBC report.
UK and Norway deepen naval ties on carrier mission
Six months of combined operations aboard HMS Prince of Wales have strengthened cooperation between British and Norwegian naval forces, the Royal Navy have stated.
British carrier hosts world’s largest fifth-gen air wing
Britain has deployed 24 of its F-35B Lightning stealth jets aboard aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, forming the largest fifth-generation air wing ever put to sea as part of multinational NATO exercises in the Mediterranean.
UK plan to monitor Atlantic to include ‘lethal upgrades’
New details have been released on the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion programme, the UK’s developing anti-submarine warfare network in the North Atlantic.
