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.
UK brigade held ready to repel Russian attack
A British Army brigade is being held at readiness in the UK to reinforce forces in Estonia as part of NATO plans for responding to a potential Russian attack on the Alliance’s eastern flank.
HMS Agamemnon remains in final in-water commissioning
The sixth Astute-class attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, is still completing the final stages of its in-water commissioning before being handed over to the Royal Navy for sea trials.
Army associations told to review private club links
Regimental Associations have been directed to review their links with private members' clubs and consider cutting ties where club rules or practices may conflict with Army values of equality and respect.
Veterans strategy linked to future Armed Forces recruitment
The Government says its 10-year Veterans Strategy is intended not only to support former service personnel but also to strengthen the appeal of military service to future recruits.
Second phase of RAF air command system cancelled
The Ministry of Defence has cancelled the second phase of Project Guardian, a Royal Air Force command and control system.
American nuclear attack submarine arrives in Scotland
A United States Navy Virginia class attack submarine has undertaken a routine visit to Faslane naval base in Scotland.
Ministers reject stalking notice powers for service police
Ministers have rejected calls to write a new service stalking protection notice into the Armed Forces Bill, arguing existing protection exists.
British aircraft carrier sails as NATO command vessel
HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed this weekend for three months of training and operations around northern Europe in her new role as NATO command ship for the Allied Response Force.
Report urges Britain to offer EU nuclear protection
Britain should explore formally extending its nuclear deterrent over the European Union in exchange for access to European defence funds, according to a report by the Council on Geostrategy.
Vessels installed as targets at UK weapons range
Two vessels have been installed as military targets at Holbeach Air Weapons Range, where they will be used to support weapons training by fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation has said.
