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Craig Langford

Craig Langford
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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.

Tender launched to replace MV Lord of the Isles

Caledonian Maritime Assets has launched a procurement process for the detailed design and build of a new passenger and vehicle ferry to replace MV Lord of the Isles on the Mallaig to Lochboisdale route.

UK considering land-based missile defence options

The UK government has confirmed it is considering air and missile defence capabilities for the homeland, including potential protection of major population centres and critical infrastructure.

UK defence shifts towards faster adaptation after Ukraine

The Ministry of Defence has said the UK is reshaping its approach to warfare, procurement and supply chains in response to lessons from the war in Ukraine, with a greater focus on speed, resilience and new technologies.

Destroyer HMS Daring to return to fleet this year

Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring is set to return to the fleet later this year following a prolonged period out of over 3300 days out of service.

MOD expands defence apprenticeships with skills push

The Ministry of Defence has outlined plans to expand defence-related apprenticeships as part of a wider effort to strengthen the sector’s skills base.

American supercarrier departs Europe after repairs

The carrier, the largest warship in the world, remains deployed in the Mediterranean as part of Carrier Strike Group 12 and is available for full mission tasking in support of US national objectives, the US Navy said.

UK deploys air defences across Gulf as conflict intensifies

The UK is expanding its air defence footprint across the Middle East, deploying additional systems and extending fast jet operations as the conflict with Iran enters its second month.

US forces drill air defence against drone threats in Korea

US Air Force and Army units have carried out joint air defence training at Osan Air Base during Exercise Freedom Shield 26, focusing on countering drone threats.

Princess Royal observes drills on Salisbury Plain

The Princess Royal has visited The King’s Royal Hussars during a major field exercise on Salisbury Plain, where troops demonstrated modern warfighting techniques ahead of a planned NATO deployment to Estonia.

Lockheed tests rapid launch capability in Space Force exercise

Lockheed Martin has taken part in a U.S. Space Force exercise designed to test how quickly satellites can be prepared and launched during a crisis.