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.
Iran poses threat to UK, warns Intelligence Committee
The Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament has warned that Iran presents a "wide-ranging, persistent and unpredictable threat to the UK, UK nationals, and UK interests", in a report published today.
Britain boosting production of Storm Shadow cruise missiles
The UK will expand production of Storm Shadow cruise missiles at MBDA’s Stevenage site under a new missile cooperation pact with France.
Armed Forces recruitment rebounds say Government
The government says it is making progress in tackling the armed forces’ long-standing recruitment and retention challenges, though peers have raised fresh concerns about how psychological pressures and digital-era warfare may affect future enlistment.
Government to review Royal Fleet Auxiliary conditions
The Ministry of Defence is reviewing employment conditions for Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel amid rising concern over continuous sea deployments and work-life balance.
UK to spend £4bn on drones and autonomous systems
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it will spend over £4 billion on uncrewed and autonomous military systems during this Parliament, as part of a major shift in how the UK Armed Forces fight future wars.
Royal Navy shadows five Russian warships near UK waters
Royal Navy warships and helicopters tracked five Russian vessels in and around UK waters over the first week of July, as part of a surge in maritime monitoring operations.
Russian warship ‘opens fire’ in drill near Norway’s border
A Russian guided missile cruiser has carried out live-fire exercises just 30 kilometres from the Norwegian border, in a move likely to raise concerns among NATO allies.
British ships should patrol Baltic more often, say MPs
The UK should increase its naval presence in the Baltic Sea to strengthen deterrence and protect maritime supply routes to Estonia, according to a new report from Parliament’s Defence Committee.
British, U.S. and Finnish jets train near Russian border
Air forces from the United States, United Kingdom, France and Finland have concluded Atlantic Trident 25, a two-week multinational exercise focused on high-end air combat training, interoperability, and rapid deployment in contested environments.
UK leaves door open to more F-35A purchases
The UK government has signalled that further purchases of the F-35A stealth fighter remain under consideration, following confirmation that an initial batch of 12 aircraft will be drawn from existing F-35B procurement plans.
