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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Malfunctioning Russian Missile May Have Saved RC-135 Spy Plane
By Thomas Newdick / Published Apr 13, 2023

The Ironic Saga Of Ukraine’s Newly Donated MiG-29 Fulcrums
By Thomas Newdick / Published Apr 12, 2023

Ukraine Situation Report: Denmark To Decide By Summer On F-16s For Kyiv
By Thomas Newdick / Published Apr 11, 2023

Romania Unveils Plan To Buy F-35s
By Thomas Newdick / Published Apr 11, 2023

China Simulates Attacking Taiwan From All Sides With Help From Its Carrier Force
By Thomas Newdick / Published Apr 10, 2023

Our Best Look At China’s Re-Engined Y-20B Cargo Jet
By Thomas Newdick / Published Apr 6, 2023

China’s Massive Fleet Of Radar Planes And The Strategy Behind It
By Andreas Rupprecht / Published Apr 5, 2023

Mine-Clearing System Seen Being Used As Devastating Urban Artillery In Ukraine
By Thomas Newdick / Published Apr 5, 2023

Navy Drops Air Force’s Mission From Its Next ‘Doomsday Plane’
By Thomas Newdick / Published Apr 4, 2023

Our First Look At An ALTIUS-600M Loitering Munition Detonating
By Thomas Newdick / Published Apr 3, 2023

Ukraine Confirms JDAM Precision Bombs Are Now Being Used In Combat
By Thomas Newdick / Published Mar 31, 2023

Air Force Pulls Plug On Much-Hyped Hypersonic Missile
By Thomas Newdick / Published Mar 30, 2023