Thomas is a defense writer and editor with over 20 years’ experience covering military aerospace topics and conflicts. He’s written a number of books and edited more, and has contributing to many of the world’s leading aviation publications. He comes to The War Zone from his previous position as Editor of AirForces Monthly.
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Taiwan Extends Mandatory Military Service Due To Chinese Invasion Threat
By Thomas Newdick / Published Dec 27, 2022

This Could Be Our First Glimpse Of China’s Enhanced J-20 Stealth Fighter
By Thomas Newdick / Published Dec 23, 2022

Russia’s Unfortunate Aircraft Carrier Has Caught Fire Again
By Joseph Trevithick / Published Dec 22, 2022

F-22 Test Pilot Details The Raptor’s Incredible Speed
By Thomas Newdick / Published Dec 21, 2022

Thai Warship Sinks After Power Loss In Heavy Storm, Dozens Still Missing (Updated)
By Thomas Newdick / Published Dec 19, 2022

European Future Combat Air Program Wants Demonstrators Flying By 2029
By Thomas Newdick / Published Dec 16, 2022

What Joint Direct Attack Munitions Could Do For Ukraine
By Thomas Newdick / Published Dec 15, 2022

A MiG-29 Pilot’s Inside Account Of The Changing Air War Over Ukraine
By Thomas Newdick / Published Dec 15, 2022

Ex-Marine Pilot Allegedly Tried To Source T-2 Carrier Trainer Jet For China
By Thomas Newdick / Published Dec 14, 2022

Inside Ukraine’s Desperate Fight Against Drones With MiG-29 Pilot “Juice”
By Thomas Newdick / Published Dec 13, 2022

South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter Will Get A New Bunker-Busting Cruise Missile
By Thomas Newdick / Published Dec 13, 2022

New Stealth Fighter Will Be Developed Jointly By Japan, Britain, Italy
By Thomas Newdick / Published Dec 9, 2022