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.
UK details how Warfighting Ready Plan 2029 will be delivered
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy’s Warfighting Ready Plan 2029 will not reach full operating capability at a single, defined moment, describing it instead as an evolving programme designed to adapt to threats.
British troops train in Finland for major NATO exercise
British Army soldiers have been operating deep inside Finland’s frozen forests as part of a large-scale Arctic warfare exercise with one of NATO’s newest members, testing their ability to fight close to Russia’s border.
UK tests networked radar to sharpen air threat detection
The UK has successfully demonstrated advanced networked radar and sensor fusion across multiple air platforms, marking a significant step towards faster and more accurate air threat detection, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Army backs drone engineering degree with NMITE
The British Army has partnered with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering to launch a new accelerated engineering degree focused on drones and autonomous systems, aimed at strengthening the UK’s domestic skills base.
Ajax woes loom over UK Defence Investment Plan
Parliamentary answers and Commons exchanges have highlighted continued uncertainty over the Ajax armoured vehicle programme, amid signs that unresolved issues may be contributing to delays in wider defence planning.
US carries out more lethal strikes on alleged narco vessels
US forces carried out lethal strikes against three vessels in international waters on 15 December, killing eight men described by Washington as “narco-terrorists”, as the Trump administration continues its expanding maritime campaign in the Caribbean.
UK commits £140m to counter Russian drone threat
The Ministry of Defence has announced a rapid £140 million investment in drone and counter-drone technology through the newly formed UK Defence Innovation.
American warship fires five inch main gun off Morroco
U.S. Navy destroyer USS Paul Ignatius has conducted a live firing of its Mk 45 five-inch gun during a naval surface fire support drill in the Atlantic Ocean, according to information released by the service.
BAE Systems wins mega $1.7Bn U.S. Navy weapons contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a five year contract by the United States Navy for the continued production of APKWS laser guidance kits.
Half of Britain’s destroyer fleet now have power issue fixed
Three of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers have now completed the long-running Power Improvement Project (PIP) to resolve previous power generation problems.
