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.
Stealth F-22 jets arrive in UK amid Iran strike concerns
Twelve US Air Force F-22 Raptors have arrived at RAF Lakenheath, supported by a large-scale aerial refuelling operation ahead of a possible strike on Iran.
British fighter jets intercept number of Russian warplanes
"NATO instructed us to scramble, intercept and identify an unknown aircraft transiting close to NATO airspace."
Autonomous US jet completes simulated aerial shoot-down
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has successfully completed a simulated autonomous shoot-down during a multi-aircraft test involving both live and virtual elements.
American aircraft carriers converging on Iran
The United States is building up its military presence near Iran with multiple carrier strike groups and a growing array of supporting assets converging in the region.
Over 40 NATO warplanes to exercise near Russian border
More than 40 warplanes and over 1,000 personnel from four nations are taking part in Atlantic Trident 25, a major multinational air combat exercise in Finnish airspace from 16th to 27th June 2025.
British Army vehicles ‘rapidly’ getting laser weapons
The Ministry of Defence is inviting proposals from industry for the rapid delivery of vehicle-mounted laser weapons capable of shooting down drones at distances beyond one kilometre, as part of a new land-based counter-UAS initiative.
Huge number of U.S refuelling aircraft cross the Atlantic
On Sunday night, an unusually large formation of American aerial refuelling aircraft crossed the Atlantic bound for Europe and the Middle East.
Investigation continues into drone activity over RAF bases
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that an investigation remains ongoing into a series of drone incursions over RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell in November 2024.
UK confirms ongoing training of Israeli forces personnel
The British Armed Forces are currently training members of the IsraelI Defense Forces (IDF) on UK-based training courses as part of ongoing defence engagement between the two countries.
Scottish shipbuilders continue to churn out ships
“Our ability to design, build and support advanced warships in the UK is more important than ever," said Sir Nick Hine, Chief Executive of Babcock’s Marine Sector.
