Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Defence Digital, Support now part of Armaments group
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that key arms of its procurement and support apparatus—including Defence Digital and Defence Support—will be drawn into the newly created National Armaments Director (NAD) Group as part of the UK’s sweeping Defence Reform agenda.
UK Government move to save British Steel Scunthorpe plant
Parliament has passed emergency legislation safeguarding Britain’s steel industry, after what ministers described as an attempt by Chinese-owned British Steel to shut down the country's last remaining blast furnaces without warning.
French and British forces conduct operation over Black Sea
The large-scale sortie included a wide array of aircraft from both nations, operating in tandem to conduct surveillance on Russian military activity.
Putin announces £73bn naval build-up to boost Russia’s fleet
The Kremlin stated that 8.4 trillion rubles (around £73 billion) have been earmarked for warship construction over the next decade.
UK reviewing US defence tariffs as part of trade strategy
"Nobody wants a trade war,” Maria Eagle MP said. "The United States remains the United Kingdom's foremost defence and security partner."
Future A400M procurement remains under review
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that plans to acquire additional A400M Atlas aircraft remain under review as part of the ongoing Strategic Defence Review.
Frigate returns home after period tracking Russian warships
HMS Somerset has returned to Plymouth after more than 100 days on deployment, much of it spent tracking Russian naval activity around the UK.
Nearly 2,300 individuals involved in forces recruitment
A recent parliamentary disclosure has revealed that nearly 2,300 individuals—including Armed Forces personnel, civil servants, and private contractors—are currently working to support recruitment efforts across the forces.
UK to spearhead rapid tech acquisition under new reforms
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 10% of its equipment procurement budget will be earmarked for novel technologies, with the newly established UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) body set to lead the effort.
Reserve recruitment underway amid flexibility focus
The Ministry of Defence is stepping up efforts to recruit and retain personnel within the Royal Navy Reserve, according to Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Defence and Veterans, Al Carns.
