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Craig Langford

Craig Langford
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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.

British firm boosts missile tube assembly for UK and US subs

Babcock has deepened its involvement in both the UK’s Dreadnought-class and the US Columbia-class nuclear submarine programmes.

Work begins on future British nuclear attack submarine

Babcock has confirmed it has begun long-lead work on the UK’s future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines.

Babcock business boosted by Scotland shipbuilding

In its preliminary financial results, Babcock highlighted the pace of delivery in its Rosyth yard, where the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates are under construction.

MoD awards £125m for armoured vehicle tracks

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £125 million framework contract to Cook Defence Systems (CDS) for the supply of heavy armoured vehicle tracks and associated items.

UK outlines training provided to Israeli Defence Forces

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that fewer than ten members of the Israel Defence Forces have been enrolled each year since 2020 on non-combat academic training courses delivered in the United Kingdom.

British naval vessel puts pressure on North Korea

HMS Spey worked alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force to monitor maritime activity suspected of breaching sanctions.

Royal Navy again hunting German subs in Norwegian fjords

Royal Navy aircrew have returned from Norway after testing their submarine-hunting skills against German and Norwegian diesel-powered boats.

RAF bases under threat amid Palestine Action escalation

Telegraph journalists infiltrated a recent online planning meeting in which members allegedly discussed forming autonomous cells to conduct covert actions against defence contractors and military sites.

UK ‘committed’ to E-7 Wedgetail as oversight continues

The Ministry of Defence has stated the strategic importance of the E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft, while confirming that the programme remains under regular scrutiny to assess cost-effectiveness and ensure accountability.

BAE open huge new shipbuilding facility in Glasgow

The state-of-the-art shipbuilding hall, officially named the Janet Harvey Hall, will allow two Type 26 frigates to be constructed side by side for the first time fully undercover.