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.
France seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
France has seized a tanker linked to the shadow fleet operated by Russia after a French Navy interception operation in the Mediterranean, President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed.
SRVL trials on HMS Prince of Wales still under analysis
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that analysis of the Royal Navy’s Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing (SRVL) trials remains ongoing, more than two years after initial testing was carried out aboard HMS Prince of Wales.
Army to test ASGARD digital strike network at corps level
The British Army is set to test the next iteration of its ASGARD digital reconnaissance and strike system at corps level in the second quarter of 2026.
UK to receive first RCH 155 artillery demonstrator in 2028
The British Army is expected to receive its first RCH 155 mobile artillery demonstrator in 2028, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Royal Navy patrol ships rotate in Falklands mission
The Royal Navy has carried out a planned rotation of its South Atlantic patrol vessels, with HMS Medway taking over duties around the Falkland Islands as HMS Forth begins her return to the UK.
US and partners open new air defence cell in Qatar
U.S. Central Command and regional partners have established a new air and missile defence coordination cell at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the command stated.
UK weighs support for US boarding of sanctioned vessels
The Government has said that any future UK support for United States operations to board sanctioned vessels would be considered on a case-by-case basis, with decisions informed by legal advice and operational circumstances.
Over 87% of defence equipment spend goes to UK industry
The Ministry of Defence has said that the vast majority of its equipment spending is with British companies, while noting it does not track...
Army chief sets 2027 war test for UK armoured plans
The Chief of the General Staff has told an international defence audience that the British Army is reorganising its priorities around a blunt readiness question: what would have to change now if UK land forces were heading for large-scale combat in 2027.
UK confirms limits on military access to Irish airspace
The Ministry of Defence has said UK military aircraft do not enter Irish airspace for operational purposes without the express agreement of the Irish Government, following a parliamentary question on air interception arrangements.
