Craig Langford
Craig initially trained as a mechanical engineer, but after a brief and disillusioning stint designing ventilation systems, he pivoted to journalism.
Swift Response 25 sees NATO forces deploy across Europe
The choice of locations—many close to Russia’s borders—further underlined the strategic message behind the exercise.
Defence jobs to grow in western Scotland
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to using defence investment as a tool for economic development across the nations and regions of the UK, including the west of Scotland.
UK backs troop mobility push to support Estonia
The UK is stepping up efforts to boost military mobility across Europe, with Defence Minister Luke Pollard citing Exercise Hedgehog as a live demonstration of Britain’s commitment to NATO’s eastern flank.
UK-Germany strike missile plans lack detail
Plans for a new long-range strike missile jointly developed by the UK and Germany remain in the early conceptual stage, with key technical decisions yet to be finalised.
UK-EU defence pact won’t give ECJ new powers, says MOD
The Ministry of Defence has clarified that the newly announced Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) with the European Union does not grant additional oversight or powers to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over British defence matters—either in Great Britain or Northern Ireland.
Plans to expand cadet forces in state schools
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to expand Combined Cadet Forces (CCFs) in state schools as part of a broader effort to improve youth development and opportunity.
MOD confirms Puma gap fix as H145s prep for 2026 ops
The Ministry of Defence has responded to concerns over a potential capability gap following the retirement of Puma helicopters in Cyprus and Brunei, confirming mitigation measures are in place until their replacements—the Airbus H145 Jupiter HC2—become fully operational in 2026.
Russian spyship operating off Scottish coast – again
HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer, was sent to track the Russian intelligence collection ship Yuri Ivanov as it lingered off the Outer Hebrides.
MOD pledges safety reports after MP Faslane concerns
The Ministry of Defence has pledged to enhance transparency around nuclear safety incidents at HM Naval Base Clyde, following direct concerns raised by SNP defence spokesperson Dave Doogan MP.
Regiments told off for political posts critical of Labour
The British Army has updated its guidance on regimental social media use following unauthorised posts by two regiments that promoted a petition opposing government legal reforms.
