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Craig Langford

Craig Langford
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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.

Defence review co-author warns UK looks like soft target

The co-author of the Strategic Defence Review has warned that Britain increasingly looks like a soft target, telling MPs the country is extraordinarily vulnerable to foreign interference.
A gray military warship sailing in calm, open sea as seen from above.

Royal Navy maintains unbroken watch on Russian warship

Royal Navy warships and helicopters maintained an unbroken watch on a Russian frigate and its accompanying vessels around UK waters throughout April.

US approves 10,000 precision kill weapon systems for Israel

The US has approved an emergency USD 992 million sale of 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rounds to Israel, bypassing standard congressional review on national security grounds.

Defence review chief says PM yet to act on key pledge

The man who led the Strategic Defence Review has told MPs that the Prime Minister has still not launched the national conversation on defence and security he committed to, despite having personally accepted the recommendation.
Airman in camouflage with red ear protection inspecting a large green missile on a ground launch trolley on an airfield.

US approves sale of 1,500 JDAM guidance kits to Ukraine

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Ukraine of 1,532 Joint Direct Attack Munition tail kits.
Submarine at sea firing two missiles during sunset, large smoke plumes rising into the sky over calm water.

US approves huge submarine weapons systems sale to Britain

The US has approved a USD 1 billion sale to the UK covering AUKUS submarine weapons systems, vertical deployment tubes and embedded personnel to support the joint design of the next generation nuclear-powered attack submarine.
Panel of uniformed military officers seated at a blue NATO table with flags, microphones, and water bottles during a conference briefing.

NATO naval chiefs meet at Northwood to discuss force future

NATO's Allied Maritime Command hosted chiefs of navy, fleet commanders and senior leaders from across the Alliance at its annual Maritime Operational Commanders' Conference at its headquarters in Northwood.

NATO logistics directors meet to strengthen alliance readiness

NATO's Logistics Committee met at Alliance headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday to review progress in strengthening the Alliance's logistics for collective defence.
Handheld GPS device displaying a color map, held by a person in a vehicle cockpit

BAE Systems begins production of NavGuide GPS receiver

BAE Systems has begun production and initial deliveries of its NavGuide GPS receiver, a portable M-Code GPS receiver intended to replace the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver after more than 20 years in service.

British warship ignores Chinese warnings in Spratlys

HMS Spey has carried out a freedom of navigation operation around the disputed Spratly Islands, brushing off Chinese warnings.