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.
Large drone lands on tank trail in Korean demonstration
A Mojave short take-off and landing aircraft has landed on a rough manoeuvre trail used by South Korean tanks and artilleryvehicles during a live-fire range demonstration, taking off again afterwards to continue its mission.
Babcock to explore building Ukraine-proven ground robots
Babcock has signed with Ark Robotics to explore manufacturing uncrewed ground vehicles in Britain, bringing a platform already in use on the front line in Ukraine to British and allied forces. #DVD2026
Italy’s new Teseo missile completes 20-minute test flight
MBDA has completed a new validation firing of the TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile for the Italian Navy, with the weapon undertaking an approximately 20-minute controlled cruise flight.
SNP accused of hostility towards Scotland’s defence sector
The Scottish Conservatives have accused the SNP government of being hostile to the defence industry and of undermining it through what they call grievance politics, responding to a Scottish Affairs Committee report.
UK says Falklands defences remain robust
Britain maintains a "robust" air, land and maritime military presence in the South Atlantic and considers current force levels sufficient to defend the Falkland Islands, a Minister has said.
Type 31 schedule challenges being monitored
The Type 31 frigate programme continues to face schedule challenges linked to its ambitious build timeline and the integration, testing and assurance of ship systems, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Direct award planned for helicopter load equipment deal
The Ministry of Defence intends to amend its contract with AmSafe Bridport for helicopter under slung load equipment and airdrop cargo nets without a competition
Laser weapons could go on a range of platforms, MP told
The Ministry of Defence continues to assess the most effective ways to deploy and integrate directed energy weapons across different environments and platforms.
Counter-drone system to protect British bases
The Ministry of Defence is investing £240 million in Project PRESAGIUM, an enhanced counter-drone system intended to detect and defeat emerging drone threats.
No date yet for integrated military rail plan
The Ministry of Defence has said work is continuing on a more integrated approach to domestic and international military rail movements, but no completion date has yet been set.
