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 sends troops to Belgium after suspected Russian drones
British military personnel and equipment are being sent to Belgium following a request for assistance after a series of drone incursions forced temporary closures of airspace, including Brussels’ main airport, according to a BBC report.
UK and Norway deepen naval ties on carrier mission
Six months of combined operations aboard HMS Prince of Wales have strengthened cooperation between British and Norwegian naval forces, the Royal Navy have stated.
British carrier hosts world’s largest fifth-gen air wing
Britain has deployed 24 of its F-35B Lightning stealth jets aboard aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, forming the largest fifth-generation air wing ever put to sea as part of multinational NATO exercises in the Mediterranean.
UK plan to monitor Atlantic to include ‘lethal upgrades’
New details have been released on the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion programme, the UK’s developing anti-submarine warfare network in the North Atlantic.
Royal Navy ship deployed to aid hurricane-hit Jamaica
HMS Trent, which arrived in storm-hit Falmouth on Tuesday, is carrying a crew of 75, including specialist engineers who will work alongside Jamaican authorities on infrastructure assessments and emergency repairs.
Experts warn UK faces software, dependency risks with F-35s
Britain’s reliance on the U.S.-led F-35 fighter programme could leave it exposed to technical and strategic vulnerabilities, experts have told the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee.
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.
