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.

Military Life
New strategy aims to boost military living standards

Defence minister and Army veteran Sarah Atherton launched the new accommodation plan.

Tom Sables
22nd October 2022
Navy
Royal Naval Air Reserve Branch commissioned as HMS Pegasus

The ceremony at RNAS Yeovilton included a Royal Guard and a display from the Black Cats Helicopter Display Team.

Tom Sables
14th October 2022
Tri-Service
Majority of UK public believes Armed Forces are good value for money, research reveals

New data suggests the Armed Forces are the third most-favoured institution in the UK behind the fire service and NHS.

Tom Sables
12th October 2022
Royal Marines
Royal Marine gets Tower of London keys in thousand-year first

The role of the Constable of the Tower is one of the oldest offices in the country, existing since 1078.

Tom Sables
7th October 2022
Gaming
Exhibition explores how video games interpret war stories and conflict

London's Imperial War Museum's exhibition walks through the evolution of video games from battleship board games to virtual franchises.

Tom Sables
30th September 2022
Army
Royal Tank Regiment reunites after mission deterring Russian aggression in Estonia

The parade marked the first time all the regiment has been together for 18 months.

Tom Sables
27th September 2022
Ukraine
Explaining the tactics behind Ukraine's rapid counter-offensive

Diversion and Western-style strike tactics have liberated swathes of Russian-held land in the east.

Tom Sables
23rd September 2022
The Queen
Military gives glimpse at Queen's funeral with rehearsal at night

Members of the Armed Forces carried out a full rehearsal for the procession of the coffin to Wellington Arch before sunrise.

Tom Sables
15th September 2022
Russia
Russia vs Britain: How do their militaries stack up?

Russia has been ranked as the second-most-powerful military power – so how does its military strength compare to Britain's?

Tom Sables
25th August 2022
Veterans
Top mark for RAF veteran, 92, in GCSE maths exam

Derek Skipper, who served in the Korean War, brought an NHS magnifying glass to a gym hall packed with 16-year-olds.

Tom Sables
25th August 2022
News
A quarter of Army private's salary could go to energy bills, Labour says

MOD forecasts show personnel and families in service accommodation are on the frontline of the cost of living crisis.

Tom Sables
23rd August 2022
Aircraft
US F-22 Raptor v Russian SU-35 Flanker – which jet is better?

We have looked at how the high-performance multi-role aircraft compare.

Tom Sables
9th August 2022
Weapons and Kit
What is the Pion artillery weapon used in Ukraine?

The tracked heavy gun is used by both sides and has a range of 37.5km.

Tom Sables
1st August 2022
Aircraft
Next generation fighter demo to hit skies within five years

The supersonic, piloted aircraft will test 21st century technologies in a UK first.

Tom Sables
19th July 2022
RAF
RAF could ditch fitness tests for tech specialists, service chief suggests

Attracting recruits who handle data rather than fighter jets could see a change to entry testing, the Chief of the Air Staff hints.

Tom Sables
15th July 2022
Army
Salisbury Plain fires: MOD apologises for disturbance to locals

The fires started while a British Army unit was conducting pre-deployment training.

Tom Sables
13th July 2022