Claire Sadler

For almost two decades, Claire reported on the British military around the world - covering wars, exercises, tech developments and anything in between - but always focusing on what matters to the forces community. Her expertise as a defence journalist also spans video production - from shooting and editing to presenting and digital content creation. Now, as Head of Video Production, Claire directs Forces News' video storytelling.

Afghanistan
'They're Not Going To Let Us Live': Stark Words As Veterans Help Most Wanted Afghans Escape

Veterans group 'Support Our Afghans' wants to raise £100,000 to aid evacuation and see the Taliban's most wanted thrive in the UK.

Claire Sadler Tom Sables
24th September 2021
Land vehicles
Could Tracks On Military Vehicles Be A Thing Of The Past?

The wheeled Mobility Test Rig can climb obstacles and cross gaps only tracked vehicles have been able to in the past.

Claire Sadler
16th September 2021
Afghanistan
Ex-Defence Minister: China, Russia And Iran 'Laughing Their Socks Off' After Afghanistan Withdrawal

Lord Robathan also said that the down-sizing of the Armed Forces to its lowest level since 1714 is "bonkers".

Claire Sadler Ros Moore
8th September 2021
Sport
British Army Crowns Fittest 'Warriors' After Year-Long Competition

The two winners were out of 670 male and female soldiers who took part in the British Army Warrior Fitness competition.

Claire Sadler
2nd September 2021
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: ISIS Threat Means More People 'Won't Get Out', Armed Forces Minister Says

James Heappey refused to comment on whether today would be the last day of evacuation flights from Kabul airport.

Harry Adams Claire Sadler
26th August 2021
China
Icy Warnings From Beijing As Carrier Strike Group Arrives In Disputed South China Sea

China says it is ready to deal with 'improper acts' as the fleet patrols the international waters.

Claire Sadler
29th July 2021
Afghanistan
Allow More Afghan Interpreters To Resettle In UK, Ex-Military Chiefs Urge

"Far too many applicants are being rejected" according to a group of military figures, who say they're "gravely concerned" by the situation.

James Knuckey Claire Sadler
28th July 2021
Tri-Service
Behind The Scenes At The Military's 'Unique' COVID Rehabilitation Centre

Almost 200 personnel have completed the course at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall.

Claire Sadler
29th June 2021
Royals
Princess Royal Leads Armed Forces Day Tributes At National Memorial Arboretum

Physical and virtual celebrations have been held across the country to mark this year’s Armed Forces Day.

Claire Sadler
26th June 2021
Forces Charities
Gurkha Veteran Raises £4,300 With Hotel Room Marathon

The former Gurkha officer completed more than 4,600 lengths of his room to raise money for veterans charity 'The Tommy Club'.

Claire Sadler
17th June 2021
Sea vessels
HMS Prince Of Wales Arrives Back In Portsmouth After Sea Trials

The Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier is currently working towards becoming fully operational and will go through further sea trials.

Claire Sadler
26th May 2021
Afghanistan
UK Troops Twice As Likely To Die In Afghanistan Than Americans, Report Finds

More than 450 British personnel have died in Afghanistan since the start of operations in 2001.

Claire Sadler
13th May 2021
Russia
Russia Marks 76th Anniversary Of Nazi Defeat

There were commemorations held right across the country in remembrance of the Second World War victory.

Claire Sadler
9th May 2021
Royals
Camilla visits 5 RIFLES for first time as Colonel-in-Chief

The Duchess of Cornwall took over as Colonel-in-Chief of the RIFLES from the Duke of Edinburgh in July 2020.

Claire Sadler
7th May 2021
Sea vessels
Carrier Strike Group 21: HMS Queen Elizabeth Prepares To Set Sail On Maiden Deployment

The Carrier Strike Group will visit 40 countries over 28 weeks during the deployment and will sail through the disputed South China Sea.

Claire Sadler
1st May 2021
RAF
Exercise Springhawk: Red Arrows Prepare For Display Season In Greece

The team have been conducting three flights a day, five or six days a week, in preparation for the display season.

Claire Sadler
30th April 2021