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.
MoD questioned on contract extensions for Defence Review
The Ministry of Defence has not confirmed whether the contracts of the three external reviewers working on the ongoing Strategic Defence Review have been...
Reservists train for global operations in Northern Ireland
Over 150 Royal Navy Reservists and Royal Marines came together in Ballykinler, Northern Ireland, for Exercise Northern Star, an annual training event designed to sharpen operational readiness for deployments around the world.
BAE Systems wins $70m Virginia sub missile tube contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a $70 million contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat to manufacture missile tubes for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation Virginia-class submarines.
UK says security guarantees key to lasting peace in Ukraine
The UK has called on its international partners to offer "real and credible security assurances" to Ukraine, warning that a durable peace will only be possible if Russia is deterred from continuing its aggression.
UK Defence Journal tricks Russian state media
An April Fools’ Day article published by the UK Defence Journal was mistakenly reported as fact by Russian state media outlet RT.
RAF jets scrambled after aircraft loses contact with ATC
RAF Lossiemouth has confirmed that Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoons were launched earlier today after a civilian aircraft failed to respond to air traffic control.
New British battle tank to outclass Russian equivalent
The UK’s next-generation main battle tank, Challenger 3, will rival or exceed adversary platforms such as Russia’s T-14 Armata.
MoD commits to bomb disposal health amid cancer concerns
The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the health of military personnel working in bomb disposal roles, following questions raised in Parliament about the potential long-term health risks associated with the role — including the possible link to bladder cancer.
BAE Systems launches Return-to-Work programme for engineers
BAE Systems is launching a new returners programme in Scotland aimed at helping engineers and engineering professionals get back into the industry after a career break, in partnership with STEM Returners.
JFD in £11m contract to support Royal Navy subsea capability
Underwater systems specialist JFD has secured a new £11 million, eight-year contract with the Ministry of Defence to maintain and upgrade the Royal Navy’s transportable diving compression chambers, ensuring their long-term operational readiness.
