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.
Navy drone project kept quiet to protect advantage
Project HORUS is supporting an urgent operational requirement, and the Ministry of Defence will not specify the platforms involved, the length of the contract or the timing of a procurement decision.
Boxer built with room to upgrade its weapon station
The British Mechanised Infantry Vehicle was designed with capacity for future upgrades including to its remote weapon station, though no decision has been taken to replace the current system.
New nuclear sub design review finished ahead of schedule
The SSN-AUKUS Preliminary Design Review was conducted in June and concluded on 1 July, three months earlier than the September date it had been expected to meet.
Canada GCAP observer role to strengthen defence ties
Canada's involvement as an observer in the Global Combat Air Programme will further strengthen British bilateral defence cooperation with Canada, building on decades of close collaboration.
Defence Readiness Bill due before end of this Parliament
Legislation giving the government the powers it needs to respond effectively during escalation towards war is being developed and will be brought forward before the end of this Parliament.
Devonport to restart submarine defuelling at 14 Dock
Recommissioning 14 Dock at Devonport will allow legacy submarine defuelling to restart, paid for from the £7 billion going into the naval base over the next decade under Project Royal Oak.
British submarine hunters delayed by Norway frigate sale
The Royal Navy will not meet its requirement for eight frigates fitted with the Sonar 2087 towed array until 2037 if two Type 26 frigates being built for Britain are sold to Norway, according to a report by the Defence Committee.
No new Light Gun barrels planned, Pollard tells MPs
There is no current requirement for the procurement of new 105mm artillery barrels for the Light Gun, and consequently no plans to restore domestic production capacity.
Ministers to brief industry chiefs on hostile state threat
The Security Minister and the Minister for the Armed Forces will chair chief executive roundtable threat briefings with critical national infrastructure and industry leaders.
Britain lacks what it needs in the High North, says report
Britain must address serious military capability gaps in the High North, according to a report by the Defence Committee.
