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.

Weapons and Kit
Latest military aid being sent to Ukraine from the West

The UK has been one of the biggest providers of support but the Ukrainians need much more artillery and all that goes with it.

Simon Newton
22nd April 2022
RAF
Climate Warriors: The RAF's quest to go green

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, wants to see the service achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2040.

Simon Newton
20th April 2022
Ukraine
Watch: Is Russia gearing up for a huge Donbas offensive?

Analysts say the Kremlin is focused on seizing the region to claim some form of victory in Ukraine.

Simon Newton
19th April 2022
Ukraine
A look at the $800m package of weapons and kit the US is sending to Ukraine

The kit, which includes helicopters and heavy artillery, is worth around £610m.

Simon Newton
14th April 2022
Ukraine
Ukraine: How do you counter the threat of a drone strike?

Ukraine and Russia are increasingly using jamming systems to disrupt and, in some cases, down enemy drones.

Simon Newton
8th April 2022
Ukraine
Mozart Group: The counter to Russia's infamous Wagner Group mercenaries

A former US Special Forces commander has set up the Mozart Group, aiming to pass on his, and other veteran's, frontline experience.

Simon Newton
7th April 2022
Ukraine
How the UK might contribute lethal aid to Ukraine defence

The UK has sent Ukraine large consignments of weapons in its defence against Russian invasion.

Simon Newton
5th April 2022
Nato
US Growler jets sent to Germany to strengthen NATO's eastern flank

The Pentagon says the electronic warfare jets will not engage with Russian forces.

Simon Newton
30th March 2022
Army
Royal Welsh take over as lead UK battlegroup on NATO's eastern flank

They took over from the Royal Tank Regiment at a transfer ceremony in Estonia.

Simon Newton
18th March 2022
History
Sir Ernest Shackleton: His military career and Antarctic expeditions

Sir Ernest Shackleton is best known for his endeavours in the Antarctic, but he was also a Royal Navy reservist and a former Army major.

Simon Newton
9th March 2022
RAF
Climate Warriors: RAF in race to cut emissions and carbon footprint

RAF, the largest CO2 emitter in defence, has committed to achieving net-zero by 2040 – ahead of the UK Government's 2050 target.

Simon Newton
15th February 2022
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