Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
F-35 flying without key weapons as UK hunts interim options
The UK’s frontline F-35 stealth fighter jets are unable to carry their intended missiles and are being forced to rely on stopgap weapons with limited range, according to a new report.
NAO warns of serious capability gaps in UK F-35 programme
The Ministry of Defence’s flagship F-35 stealth fighter jet programme is facing significant operational and financial shortfalls, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO).
Two U.S. supercarriers join forces in Middle East
Sailing together, these two U.S. Navy supercarriers, USS Carl Vinson and USS Nimitz, carry more firepower than the entire air force of most nations.
Less than 3% of Afghan ARAP applicants accepted in 2025
New data from the Ministry of Defence shows that only a small fraction of Afghan applicants to the UK's relocation scheme have been granted eligibility so far this year.
UK condemns record-breaking Russian drone strikes
The UK has sharply condemned Russia’s escalating campaign of aerial bombardment against Ukraine and accused the Kremlin of repeated violations of international law, including the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield.
Bell to build new VTOL X-plane with new rotor breakthrough
The project aims to revolutionise military air mobility by enabling high-speed operations without relying on runways.
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.
American jets land on British aircraft carrier in Pacific
US Marine Corps F-35B stealth jets have landed, refuelled, and launched from Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales.
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.
