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.
QinetiQ clears H145 helicopters for rapid deployment
QinetiQ has completed an accelerated test and evaluation campaign, enabling the Ministry of Defence to press ahead with the deployment of six Airbus H145 D3 aircraft to support British forces in Brunei and Cyprus.
NATO boosts maritime security during Operation Sea Guardian
NATO has completed another focused patrol under Operation Sea Guardian (OSG), strengthening maritime situational awareness and counter-terrorism coordination across the Mediterranean.
Devonport welcomes over 10,000 as base opens to public
More than 10,000 visitors passed through the gates of HMNB Devonport in late July, as the Royal Navy’s largest operational base hosted its first public open days in over ten years.
Britain looking for carrier capable stealth combat drones
UK seeks industry input on next phase of its ACP programme, aiming to develop uncrewed systems to operate with 4th, 5th & 6th-gen jets — and from Royal Navy carriers.
RAF Wedgetail testing and support remains UK-based
Defence Minister Maria Eagle has confirmed that the RAF’s new E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft is flying under a standard Military Permit To...
UK to host expansion of German anti-drone firm Alpine Eagle
A German startup developing what it calls the world’s first airborne counter-drone system has announced plans to expand into the United Kingdom as part of a growing defence technology presence.
Britain ready to fight over Taiwan says Defence Secretary
Britain's Defence Secretary has stated that the UK is prepared to fight in the Indo-Pacific if necessary.
MOD outlines reforms after Afghan data breach
The Ministry of Defence has outlined a series of reforms introduced in response to the data breach involving the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), following a written question from Lord Alton of Liverpool.
British aircraft carrier attacks ‘massive red killer tomato’
HMS Queen Elizabeth has encountered a dangerous foe at sea, a massive inflatable target known as the "Killer Tomato".
Typhoon jobs at Warton secured ‘well into the 2030s’ say Gov
The Ministry of Defence has pointed to rising export orders and long-term investment plans as evidence that Typhoon production at BAE Systems’ Warton facility is secure into the next decade.
