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.
Turkey buying more AMRAAM and Sidewinder missiles
The larger of the two packages includes fifty-three AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), six guidance sections, and related support, at a projected cost of $225 million.
Decisions pending on form of UK-German strike missile
The weapon’s specific characteristics—such as whether it will be a cruise missile, ballistic missile, or hypersonic weapon—are still under consideration.
UK confirms RAF Gaza flights focus only hostage search
The UK Government has reaffirmed that surveillance flights near Gaza are strictly limited to the search for hostages and are not being used in combat operations or broader intelligence sharing.
US launches missile to show ‘strength’ of nuclear force
The United States Air Force has conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile as part of ongoing efforts to demonstrate the reliability and effectiveness of its nuclear deterrent.
UK Court blocks Chagos treaty hours before signing
A dramatic overnight ruling by the High Court has halted the UK Government’s planned handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, just hours before ministers were expected to sign the controversial agreement.
UK Apache gunships shoot Hellfire in Finland for first time
AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have conducted live-fire missions with 30mm cannon and Hellfire missiles in Finland for the first time.
Rheinmetall to open large-calibre gun hall in Britain
"We’re delivering the infrastructure, the technology, and the ambition to place the UK at the forefront of global defence manufacturing."
The new wave of Russian disinformation blogs
Over the past year, there has been a marked rise in pro-Russian content proliferating on platforms such as Substack, predominantly authored by figures within the UK who are increasing the tone and volume of their output.
Princess of Wales to christen HMS Glasgow in Glasgow
The ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, May 22, will see Princess Kate take part in the traditional naming ritual by smashing a bottle of whisky against the ship’s hull.
False claims of Chinese airdrops to Gaza
Social media has been buzzing recently with claims that China has been dropping food and medical supplies to Gaza from the air.
