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.
British aircraft carrier heads north as Arctic tensions rise
HMS Prince of Wales has departed Scotland for Nordic waters recently, where the aircraft carrier will conduct exercises with NATO and Joint Expeditionary Force partners focused on Atlantic and High North security.
Six F-16 pilots decorated for Iran nuclear strikes
Six F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 55th Fighter Squadron have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for their roles in Operation Midnight Hammer, the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites carried out in June 2025.
Northrop Grumman hybrid electric drone begins flight tests
The Northrop Grumman XRQ-73 uncrewed aircraft has begun flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, under DARPA's Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration programme.
Ukrainian pilots graduate from British flying programme
The latest cohort of Ukrainian student pilots has graduated from the Royal Air Force's Elementary Flying Training programme, in a ceremony attended by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth.
Man jailed for acting as Islamic State media activist
A 23-year-old man living in Birmingham has been sentenced to six years in prison after admitting membership of the Islamic State, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands.
British intelligence aircraft takes a peek at Russia
A Royal Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint has carried out an intelligence-gathering flight near the Russian territory of Kaliningrad.
US nuclear missile sub in port call to British territory
A U.S. Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine arrived in Gibraltar for a port visit that the U.S. Sixth Fleet said demonstrates American "capability, flexibility, and continuing commitment to its NATO allies".
Britain to deploy air defence warship to Hormuz
The Royal Navy is deploying HMS Dragon to the Middle East, where the Type 45 destroyer will pre-position ahead of a potential multinational mission to protect international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
17 nations conduct boarding drills in Senegal for Obangame
Drills progressed from classroom instruction through to full-mission boardings on simulated suspect vessels.
British troops receive medals for Kosovo tour
Soldiers from C Squadron, the Household Cavalry Regiment, were presented with medals at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on 27 April, marking the conclusion of a six-month deployment to Kosovo on Op ELGIN 17.
