Tom Sables

Tom Sables began his career as a freelance journalist before joining BFBS Forces News in 2019. He has been shortlisted for an AIB International Media Excellence Award, developing specialisms in military mental health and special forces operations. Travelling across Europe to report from large-scale NATO deployments, Tom’s coverage includes a broad range of stories – from political developments to technological innovation.

Royal Marines
Royal Marines versus US Marine Corps on exercise in Californian desert

Training battles on Exercise Green Dagger will prepare 40 Commando for operations under a new task group.

Tom Sables
26th October 2021
World
Carrier Strike Group part of 'ambitious' tri-service training with India

The week-long joint phase of the Konkan Shakti 21 exercise involved is part of HMS Queen Elizabeth's return journey.

Tom Sables
25th October 2021
World
Gordon Brown calls for international military airlift of unused COVID vaccines

The former Prime Minister says aircraft and ground support could help save 100,000 lives in low-income countries.

Tom Sables
17th October 2021
Army
COVID Support Force commander retires after 38 'amazing' Army years

Lieutenant General Sir Tyrone Urch led military’s role in constructing NHS Nightingale Hospitals during the coronavirus outbreak.

Tom Sables
16th October 2021
RAF
RAF drivers called up to deliver fuel

Personnel are now working alongside the Navy and Army as part of Operation Escalin.

Tom Sables
16th October 2021
Navy
What is a First Sea Lord and what do they do?

Royal Marines, nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers all fall under the Navy chief's command.

Tom Sables
15th October 2021
Sea vessels
Watch: Take a virtual tour of the future Type 26 submarine hunter

Concept design footage used by shipbuilder BAE Systems has given crews a fresh look at the incoming ships.

Tom Sables
14th October 2021
North Korea
North Korean troops chop bricks and lie on bed of nails in front of Kim Jong Un

In an unorthodox show of military might, troops displayed their pain tolerance in front of North Korean leader.

Tom Sables
13th October 2021
Navy
Welcome back! HMS Shoreham home after three-year Middle East mission

The Royal Navy minehunter has returned home to HMNB Clyde after the lengthy deployment.

Tom Sables
13th October 2021
RAF
Incredible images of landmark RAF flights over Egypt's pyramids

The Royal Air Force has flown with the Egyptian Air Force for the first time in 20 years.

Tom Sables
13th October 2021
Navy
Second Sea Lord to retire at 'end of this job'

Vice Admiral Nick Hine says he will not be in the race to become the next Navy chief when the role is vacated in November.

Tom Sables
12th October 2021
Aircraft
Take-offs and touchdowns: US F-15s kickstart NFL London Games

Military jets from RAF Lakenheath roared over Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to begin the American Football series.

Tom Sables
11th October 2021
Technology
Underground robot triathlon reshaping US military's 'first-in' approach

Experimental teams competed for millions in prize money as defence pushes for technology to enter danger zones first.

Tom Sables
11th October 2021
Tri-Service
'Speech without offence': MOD releases guide for inclusive language

The Ministry of Defence says the 2021 terminology document is not 'political correctness gone mad' or an attempt to police language.

Tom Sables
8th October 2021
Afghanistan
'They're people I know': Wreaths laid 20 years since UK operations began in Afghanistan

Emotional memories for Armed Forces Minister James Heappey at ceremony to honour those who died in Afghanistan.

Tom Sables James Hirst
7th October 2021
Wales
Military Re-Deploy To Support Welsh Ambulance Service

Working as non-emergency drivers, the service personnel are expected to be deployed until the end of November.

Tom Sables
7th October 2021