Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
RFA Tidespring gears up to support major naval deployment
The 39,000-tonne tanker is one of four Tide-class vessels built to support carrier strike operations.
New Commander takes helm of U.S. Carrier Strike Group 3
Rear Admiral Todd Whalen has assumed command of the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 3, relieving Rear Admiral Adan Cruz during a ceremony held aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
British fighters prepare for high-stakes air combat
The Royal Air Force is gearing up for Exercise STORM WARRIOR 25-1, a large-scale combat air training event taking place from 9 to 24 July 2025.
Defence Digital, Support now part of Armaments group
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that key arms of its procurement and support apparatus—including Defence Digital and Defence Support—will be drawn into the newly created National Armaments Director (NAD) Group as part of the UK’s sweeping Defence Reform agenda.
UK Government move to save British Steel Scunthorpe plant
Parliament has passed emergency legislation safeguarding Britain’s steel industry, after what ministers described as an attempt by Chinese-owned British Steel to shut down the country's last remaining blast furnaces without warning.
French and British forces conduct operation over Black Sea
The large-scale sortie included a wide array of aircraft from both nations, operating in tandem to conduct surveillance on Russian military activity.
Putin announces £73bn naval build-up to boost Russia’s fleet
The Kremlin stated that 8.4 trillion rubles (around £73 billion) have been earmarked for warship construction over the next decade.
UK reviewing US defence tariffs as part of trade strategy
"Nobody wants a trade war,” Maria Eagle MP said. "The United States remains the United Kingdom's foremost defence and security partner."
Future A400M procurement remains under review
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that plans to acquire additional A400M Atlas aircraft remain under review as part of the ongoing Strategic Defence Review.
Frigate returns home after period tracking Russian warships
HMS Somerset has returned to Plymouth after more than 100 days on deployment, much of it spent tracking Russian naval activity around the UK.
