Simon Newton

Simon Newton began his career as a print journalist in the early 1990s before moving into broadcasting. He has reported for Sky News, BBC News and ITV and received numerous awards. He reported extensively from Afghanistan and spent three months embedded with British troops in Helmand. He now covers the war in Ukraine.

News
Climate Warriors: Solving the aircraft carrier energy dilemma

How did Navy respond when HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales doubled energy consumption at Portsmouth naval base?

Simon Newton
14th February 2022
News
Climate Warriors: Can the British military go green?

It is estimated that the world's militaries produce about 6% of global CO2 emissions.

Simon Newton
3rd February 2022
Arctic/Antarctic
Climate warriors: The military's fight against global warming

We travelled with Lt Gen Richard Nugee, who devised the UK military's strategy on sustainability, on his 9,000-mile trip to Antarctica.

Simon Newton
20th January 2022
RAF
Why chip fat can help RAF overcome 'most significant' hurdle in going green

Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston said going net-zero is "pretty daunting" but that now is the time for change.

James Knuckey Simon Newton
25th November 2021
Technology
RAF test pilot's world record flight on 100% synthetic fuel

The aircraft took off from Cotswold Airport, using fully synthetic gasoline made from just water, thin air and renewable energy.

Simon Newton
17th November 2021
Afghanistan
'Guilt' Of Escaping The Taliban: Veteran Forced To Leave Staff Behind Speaks Out

Private contractor Lloyd Comer fled Afghanistan with the help of his staff, but says he will be haunted if they fail to escape themselves.

Simon Newton Harry Adams
23rd August 2021
Space
UK makes giant leap as Space Command becomes official

UK Space Command will oversee all of British defence's space capabilities from its new headquarters at RAF High Wycombe.

Simon Newton
30th July 2021
Weapons and Kit
'A Step Change': The Military's New Night Vision Goggles Providing 'Crisp Clear' Images

An Army officer said the new goggles will allow troops to to "fight further, faster and smarter".

Harry Adams Simon Newton
30th July 2021
Aircraft
Red Arrows Soar At Duxford Summer Air Show

The event has returned for its first show since 2019, before the COVID pandemic led to cancellations.

Simon Newton
24th July 2021
Land vehicles
Army Hybrids: Up Close With Military's New Experimental Vehicles

The vehicles, including a Jackal, a Foxhound and a MAN supply truck, are part of the military's aim to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Simon Newton Tom Sables
20th July 2021
Technology
What Is Multi-Domain Integration?

Forces News looks into one of the latest technological advances aiming to revolutionise the way the Armed Forces operate in combat zones.

Simon Newton
13th July 2021
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: British Forces' Operation Toral Mission Ending

Since British forces entered Afghanistan in 2001, 457 UK personnel have been killed in the country.

James Knuckey Simon Newton
8th July 2021
News
MOD's Top Climate Change Advisor Says Military Going 'Green' Could Save Lives

Lieutenant General Richard Nugee was speaking at the launch of a landmark report into global climate security.

Simon Newton
8th June 2021
Sea vessels
Carrier Strike Group 21 Will Project UK's Military 'Hard Power', PM Says

Boris Johnson also said the formation's deployment to the Far East would not be "confrontational".

Simon Newton
21st May 2021
Army History
New Royal Logistic Corps Museum Opens To The Public

The new Royal Logistic Corps Museum has officially opened its doors to the public after coronavirus measures in England were eased.

Simon Newton
18th May 2021
Royals
Prince Charles Thanks Troops In Wales For Their Work Fighting COVID

The Prince of Wales spoke to personnel involved in the mass COVID-19 testing programme in Merthyr Tydfil.

Simon Newton
14th May 2021