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.
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.
US Marines link drone sensors and forward air bases in drill
US Marines have operated two separate expeditionary advanced bases at the same time, combining coastal surveillance, drones, command and control and forward aircraft refuelling during training off California.
IDV unveils upgraded British VIKING UGV with EW and strike roles
IDV has unveiled the latest generation of its British-built VIKING uncrewed ground vehicle in electronic warfare and precision-effects configurations, with the upgraded platform gaining an electric-only range of up to 30km.
UK receives Babcock AI system to analyse hostile comms
Babcock has supplied the UK with its AI-powered Nomad signals intelligence platform under an urgent operational requirement, giving personnel a system designed to process and analyse intercepted voice and text comms.
