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.

Navy
First Sea Lord: Climate Change Could Mean New Global Threats For UK

Admiral Tony Radakin was speaking during a visit to HMS Prince of Wales, where he set out his vision for the Navy.

Simon Newton
8th October 2020
World
Open Skies: What Would Happen If The US Pulled Out Of Treaty?

Members of the International Relations and Defence Committee heard evidence from a group of experts.

Simon Newton
2nd October 2020
Navy
Defence Officials: Carrier Strike Programme On Time And On Budget

HMS Queen Elizabeth is to embark on her first operational deployment in 2021, but three supply ships are years behind schedule.

Simon Newton
28th September 2020
News
Ceasefire In Libya As Coronavirus Cases And Tensions Rise

Recent months have seen a drastic increase in COVID-19 cases nationwide and continued conflict.

Simon Newton
21st August 2020
RAF
Chelsea Football Club Adopts RAF Lancaster Aircraft

The Avro Lancaster was one of 13 aircraft available for adoption.

Simon Newton
18th August 2020
USA
RAF Lakenheath: US Air Force Begins Intensive Flying Over East Anglia

The "surge" operation will involve F-15 jets being flown as part of ongoing training for pilots and support personnel.

Simon Newton
11th August 2020
Forces Charities
Veterans Devastated By COVID-19 Closure Of RAF Benevolent Fund Centre

Princess Marina House has welcomed veterans of all ages since 1969, but is closing amid safety concerns for vulnerable members.

Simon Newton
31st July 2020
Navy
Navy Nuclear Submarine Was At 'Serious Risk Of Collision' With Ferry

A report has found the Navy crew misjudged the range and speed of the Stena Superfast VII ferry, putting both vessels in "immediate danger".

Simon Newton
16th July 2020
Reserves
How The Army Trains Sappers To Build Bridges

The Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers have served the crown since 1539 and have been on their bridging camp in Dorset

Simon Newton
14th July 2020
Army
Soldiers Conduct Mock Battle And Mine Clearing In Op Cabrit Preparations

Personnel from 5 RIFLES were due to be on exercise in Canada, but are instead preparing for a NATO deployment by training in the UK.

Simon Newton
7th July 2020
Army
Royal Signals Centenary: How The Corps Has Evolved

The Royal Corps of Signals was formed in 1920 and has been at the forefront of military technology since then.

Simon Newton
29th June 2020
RAF
Coronavirus: RAF Aircraft Reconfigured To Transport COVID-19 Patients

Two RAF BAe 146s have been transformed in the space of just two months to be used in the coronavirus crisis.

Simon Newton
17th June 2020
Veterans
Charity Helps 100-Year-Old D-Day Veteran Pay Tribute To Fallen Comrades

Each year, Ted Hunt normally visits Normandy to pay his respects to those killed on D-Day in 1944.

Simon Newton
8th June 2020
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Military Withdrawal Without Taliban Commitment Would Be 'Rash'

Former Ambassador Sir Nicholas Kay has spoken to Forces News about the future of Afghanistan.

Simon Newton James Hirst
5th June 2020
Cyber
Army Launches First-Ever Dedicated Cyber Regiment

The new unit, named 13th Signal Regiment, will provide the basis of the British Army's Cyber Information Security Operations Centre.

Simon Newton
4th June 2020
Politics
Government Told To Learn From Military Planners' Coronavirus Response

A study, published by Policy Exchange, suggests military planning teams could be used more by the Government in the future.

Simon Newton James Knuckey
3rd June 2020