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Craig Langford

Craig Langford
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Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.

World’s most powerful warship launches fighters in Med

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, has continued flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea as part of its ongoing deployment with Carrier Strike Group 12, the U.S. Navy confirmed.

Romania adds new F-16 squadron to NATO air policing

Romania has begun flying a second F-16 squadron in NATO’s air policing mission, expanding its role in securing the Alliance’s eastern flank, according to Allied Air Command.

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales plan joint European space firm

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their space activities into a single European company, the three firms announced.

Leeds man jailed for possessing gunpowder recipe

A 49-year-old man from Leeds has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for possessing a handwritten recipe for gunpowder.

NATO commander highlights progress in Iraq mission

NATO Mission Iraq is a non-combat advisory mission established at the request of the Iraqi government.

Russia violated European airspace 20 times last month

Russia violated European airspace 20 times in October, according to a report by Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation.

MPs warn F-35 jet faces critical gaps and rising costs

MPs warn that despite its cutting-edge technology, Britain’s F-35 fighter programme is being undermined by delays, staffing shortfalls, and spiralling costs that threaten its long-term effectiveness.

UK developing seabed warfare strategy

The government has confirmed that it is developing a new seabed warfare strategy to protect critical undersea cables and infrastructure amid growing concerns about foreign interference and sabotage.

MOD outlines procurement reforms and pledges SME action plan

The Ministry of Defence has begun implementing major procurement and acquisition reforms outlined in the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth,...

Ukraine reports 1,060 Russian troops killed in one day

Ukraine reported on Tuesday that an estimated 1,060 Russian personnel were killed over the past 24 hours, alongside the destruction of 108 drones.