Jonathan Moynihan
@jonathanmoynihan.bsky.social
Website Reporter @ Forces News | Gold Standard NCTJ qualified PA | Words: Daily Express, MyLdn, Forth One, Forces News | Views are my own
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My first showreel 📺
Thanks to the Presenter Studios for putting it together and helping me learn more about doing pieces-to-camera
Thanks to the Presenter Studios for putting it together and helping me learn more about doing pieces-to-camera
The UK and Indonesia have agreed a landmark £4bn maritime deal ⚓
The deal will see the two countries jointly develop capability for Indonesia’s navy using British shipbuilding expertise 🇮🇩 ⬇️
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The deal will see the two countries jointly develop capability for Indonesia’s navy using British shipbuilding expertise 🇮🇩 ⬇️
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UK and Indonesia agree landmark £4bn deal to develop maritime capability for Jakarta
The new partnership programme will see vessels being built in Indonesia using British shipbuilding expertise
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November 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The UK and Indonesia have agreed a landmark £4bn maritime deal ⚓
The deal will see the two countries jointly develop capability for Indonesia’s navy using British shipbuilding expertise 🇮🇩 ⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/services/nav...
The deal will see the two countries jointly develop capability for Indonesia’s navy using British shipbuilding expertise 🇮🇩 ⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/services/nav...
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Trump peace plan would ‘sell out European security’ – German politician
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Trump peace plan would ‘sell out European security’ – German politician
We spoke to senior German Politician and former chair of the Bundestag foreign affairs committee Norbert Roettgen from Friedrich Merz's CDU party and began by asking him whether the EU's response to T...
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November 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Trump peace plan would ‘sell out European security’ – German politician
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www.channel4.com/news/trump-p...
Are you upset about England’s performance in the first Ashes test? 🏏
I am, but you can distract yourself by reading my comparison of the UK and Aussie armed forces 🇬🇧🇦🇺⬇️
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I am, but you can distract yourself by reading my comparison of the UK and Aussie armed forces 🇬🇧🇦🇺⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/explainers/f...
Forget The Ashes – find out how the UK and Australian armed forces compare
BFBS Forces News has looked at the strength and size of the UK and Australian militaries to coincide with the Ashes starting in Oz
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November 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Are you upset about England’s performance in the first Ashes test? 🏏
I am, but you can distract yourself by reading my comparison of the UK and Aussie armed forces 🇬🇧🇦🇺⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/explainers/f...
I am, but you can distract yourself by reading my comparison of the UK and Aussie armed forces 🇬🇧🇦🇺⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/explainers/f...
A 28-point peace plan, which would force Ukraine to capitulate territory to Russia, has been leaked after secret talks between Russia and the US
I’ve examined the peace plan and analysed what the key leaders have said in response ⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/russia/every...
I’ve examined the peace plan and analysed what the key leaders have said in response ⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/russia/every...
Everything you need to know about US-Russia peace plan to end Ukraine war
BFBS Forces News has examined the 28-point peace plan drafted by Washington and analysed what the key leaders have said in response
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November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A 28-point peace plan, which would force Ukraine to capitulate territory to Russia, has been leaked after secret talks between Russia and the US
I’ve examined the peace plan and analysed what the key leaders have said in response ⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/russia/every...
I’ve examined the peace plan and analysed what the key leaders have said in response ⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/russia/every...
🗣️”I just bow my head and think about them”
I spoke to five veterans about their views on Remembrance in the context of their service in post-WW2 conflicts 🌹
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I spoke to five veterans about their views on Remembrance in the context of their service in post-WW2 conflicts 🌹
Read more 🔗
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Remembrance through veterans' eyes: Northern Ireland, Falklands, Gulf, Kosovo, Afghanistan
BFBS Forces News spoke to five veterans about their views on Remembrance in the context of their service in post-Second World War conflicts
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November 12, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🗣️”I just bow my head and think about them”
I spoke to five veterans about their views on Remembrance in the context of their service in post-WW2 conflicts 🌹
Read more 🔗
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I spoke to five veterans about their views on Remembrance in the context of their service in post-WW2 conflicts 🌹
Read more 🔗
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In A House of Dynamite, a single ICBM has been fired from an unidentified location, targeting the US
In light of the new film’s content, I spoke to @chathamhouse.org’s Russian military expert, Keir Giles, about US and UK missile defences and the ‘Golden Dome’
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In light of the new film’s content, I spoke to @chathamhouse.org’s Russian military expert, Keir Giles, about US and UK missile defences and the ‘Golden Dome’
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A House of Dynamite: How prepared are the US and UK for a missile attack?
BFBS Forces News spoke to Keir Giles, Chatham House's Russian military expert, about UK and US missile defences and Trump's Golden Dome
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October 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
In A House of Dynamite, a single ICBM has been fired from an unidentified location, targeting the US
In light of the new film’s content, I spoke to @chathamhouse.org’s Russian military expert, Keir Giles, about US and UK missile defences and the ‘Golden Dome’
Read more 🔗
brnw.ch/21wWXOl
In light of the new film’s content, I spoke to @chathamhouse.org’s Russian military expert, Keir Giles, about US and UK missile defences and the ‘Golden Dome’
Read more 🔗
brnw.ch/21wWXOl
BFBS Forces News has launched author profiles on the website 💻
This new feature will enable users to read all the articles written by each of our journalists and find out more about them and their backgrounds
You can read my articles here ⬇️
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This new feature will enable users to read all the articles written by each of our journalists and find out more about them and their backgrounds
You can read my articles here ⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/jonathan-moy...
Jonathan Moynihan | Forces News
Jonathan studied Politics and International Relations at the University of York before obtaining a master’s degree from UCL in Security Studies. He previously wrote for the Daily Express, MyLondon and...
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September 29, 2025 at 12:09 PM
BFBS Forces News has launched author profiles on the website 💻
This new feature will enable users to read all the articles written by each of our journalists and find out more about them and their backgrounds
You can read my articles here ⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/jonathan-moy...
This new feature will enable users to read all the articles written by each of our journalists and find out more about them and their backgrounds
You can read my articles here ⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/jonathan-moy...
Great Britain finished 21st in the medal table, behind the Netherlands, Canada and Sweden at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 🇬🇧
I’ve analysed what went wrong for British Athletics 🎽
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I’ve analysed what went wrong for British Athletics 🎽
Read more 🔗
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What went wrong for British Athletics at the world championships in Tokyo?
In this Substack, I’ll analyse what went wrong for British Athletics, identify the broader problems at UK Athletics, and look at the future prospects
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September 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Great Britain finished 21st in the medal table, behind the Netherlands, Canada and Sweden at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 🇬🇧
I’ve analysed what went wrong for British Athletics 🎽
Read more 🔗
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I’ve analysed what went wrong for British Athletics 🎽
Read more 🔗
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Donald Trump has a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister at Chequers today as part of his second state visit to the UK 🇺🇸
I’ve explored the areas of defence that Sir Keir and Mr Trump could converse about 💬
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I’ve explored the areas of defence that Sir Keir and Mr Trump could converse about 💬
Read more 🔗
www.forcesnews.com/usa/defence-...
Defence topics up for debate with Starmer during Trump's second state visit to UK
BFBS Forces News has looked into what Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer might discuss at Chequers while the US leader visits the UK
www.forcesnews.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Donald Trump has a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister at Chequers today as part of his second state visit to the UK 🇺🇸
I’ve explored the areas of defence that Sir Keir and Mr Trump could converse about 💬
Read more 🔗
www.forcesnews.com/usa/defence-...
I’ve explored the areas of defence that Sir Keir and Mr Trump could converse about 💬
Read more 🔗
www.forcesnews.com/usa/defence-...
Donald Trump is heading to the UK on what will be his second state visit, with defence topics expected to be on his agenda 🇺🇸
I’ve explored the areas of defence that Sir Keir and Mr Trump could converse about 💬
Read more 🔗
www.forcesnews.com/usa/defence-...
I’ve explored the areas of defence that Sir Keir and Mr Trump could converse about 💬
Read more 🔗
www.forcesnews.com/usa/defence-...
Defence topics up for debate with Starmer during Trump's second state visit to UK
BFBS Forces News has looked into what Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer might discuss at Chequers while the US leader visits the UK
www.forcesnews.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Donald Trump is heading to the UK on what will be his second state visit, with defence topics expected to be on his agenda 🇺🇸
I’ve explored the areas of defence that Sir Keir and Mr Trump could converse about 💬
Read more 🔗
www.forcesnews.com/usa/defence-...
I’ve explored the areas of defence that Sir Keir and Mr Trump could converse about 💬
Read more 🔗
www.forcesnews.com/usa/defence-...
Reform UK’s conference is underway in Birmingham, with their four MPs, councillors, mayors, and over 10,000 people attending
BFBS Forces News has analysed Reform UK’s defence policies to see what the party would do if it were to win to power ✈️
Read more ⬇️
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BFBS Forces News has analysed Reform UK’s defence policies to see what the party would do if it were to win to power ✈️
Read more ⬇️
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Reform UK: Defence priorities for the first 100 days and the future if they win power
BFBS Forces News has analysed Reform UK's defence policies to see what the party would do if they were to seize power
www.forcesnews.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Reform UK’s conference is underway in Birmingham, with their four MPs, councillors, mayors, and over 10,000 people attending
BFBS Forces News has analysed Reform UK’s defence policies to see what the party would do if it were to win to power ✈️
Read more ⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/politics/ref...
BFBS Forces News has analysed Reform UK’s defence policies to see what the party would do if it were to win to power ✈️
Read more ⬇️
www.forcesnews.com/politics/ref...
🗣️”Given my extensive usage of the app, where I have a streak as long as people have Duolingo streaks”
I’ve written about my difficult relationship with food and how MyFitnessPal has not helped with it
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I’ve written about my difficult relationship with food and how MyFitnessPal has not helped with it
Read more 🔗
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Food Glorious Food: How calories and food control my life
A nut allergy, MyFitnessPal, and a gym-obsessed society have all contributed to my difficult relationship with food
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August 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
🗣️”Given my extensive usage of the app, where I have a streak as long as people have Duolingo streaks”
I’ve written about my difficult relationship with food and how MyFitnessPal has not helped with it
Read more 🔗
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
I’ve written about my difficult relationship with food and how MyFitnessPal has not helped with it
Read more 🔗
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British Council office in Kyiv "severely damaged". The EU mission hit. Russian gloats it hit its targets. Which means it meant to hit the British Council and EU.
August 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
British Council office in Kyiv "severely damaged". The EU mission hit. Russian gloats it hit its targets. Which means it meant to hit the British Council and EU.
The RAF’s six Global Enablement forces were last seen undergoing training to examine their capabilities in the recent Ex Auxilium Fort ✈️
I’ve looked into what roles make up RAF Global Enablement 💻
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I’ve looked into what roles make up RAF Global Enablement 💻
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Global Enablement: RAF proves it's not all about Typhoons and the Red Arrows
These RAF personnel work in a variety of roles from logistics to air traffic control - and without them operations simply wouldn't happen
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July 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The RAF’s six Global Enablement forces were last seen undergoing training to examine their capabilities in the recent Ex Auxilium Fort ✈️
I’ve looked into what roles make up RAF Global Enablement 💻
Read more 🔗
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I’ve looked into what roles make up RAF Global Enablement 💻
Read more 🔗
brnw.ch/21wUtsY
After having glandular fever, the flu and being unwell for nearly a year,
I'm almost back to where I was fitness-wise
Also, don't recommend doing a Crossfit session in close to 30 degrees
I'm almost back to where I was fitness-wise
Also, don't recommend doing a Crossfit session in close to 30 degrees
June 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
After having glandular fever, the flu and being unwell for nearly a year,
I'm almost back to where I was fitness-wise
Also, don't recommend doing a Crossfit session in close to 30 degrees
I'm almost back to where I was fitness-wise
Also, don't recommend doing a Crossfit session in close to 30 degrees
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Chants of 'death to America' at funeral for Iranian military commanders and scientists
Chants of 'death to America' at funeral for Iranian military commanders and scientists
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Tehran to mourn top military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Iran's 12-day war with Israel.
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June 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Chants of 'death to America' at funeral for Iranian military commanders and scientists
My first showreel 📺
Thanks to the Presenter Studios for putting it together and helping me learn more about doing pieces-to-camera
Thanks to the Presenter Studios for putting it together and helping me learn more about doing pieces-to-camera
June 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
My first showreel 📺
Thanks to the Presenter Studios for putting it together and helping me learn more about doing pieces-to-camera
Thanks to the Presenter Studios for putting it together and helping me learn more about doing pieces-to-camera
With the Nato summit about to get underway in The Hague 🇳🇱, I’ve taken a look at what Nato and the key states want from it
The summit takes place as the Israel-Iran conflict continues unabated
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The summit takes place as the Israel-Iran conflict continues unabated
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What do Nato and member countries want from this month's summit in The Hague?
Ahead of the key summit in the Netherlands, BFBS Forces News has analysed what states in the alliance need to gain from the meeting
brnw.ch
June 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
With the Nato summit about to get underway in The Hague 🇳🇱, I’ve taken a look at what Nato and the key states want from it
The summit takes place as the Israel-Iran conflict continues unabated
Read more🔗
brnw.ch/21wTDUg
The summit takes place as the Israel-Iran conflict continues unabated
Read more🔗
brnw.ch/21wTDUg
A bit on the nose…
May 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A bit on the nose…
I haven’t played golf in absolutely ages ⛳
So, I went down to my local driving range in Edinburgh to hit some balls
📺 Watch here ⬇️
So, I went down to my local driving range in Edinburgh to hit some balls
📺 Watch here ⬇️
April 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I haven’t played golf in absolutely ages ⛳
So, I went down to my local driving range in Edinburgh to hit some balls
📺 Watch here ⬇️
So, I went down to my local driving range in Edinburgh to hit some balls
📺 Watch here ⬇️
Spurs balloon is the only one being popped as Liverpool’s title party gets underway 🏆
#LIVTOT #PremierLeague
#LIVTOT #PremierLeague
April 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Spurs balloon is the only one being popped as Liverpool’s title party gets underway 🏆
#LIVTOT #PremierLeague
#LIVTOT #PremierLeague
Bethlehem representing Christ’s College on University Challenge on the day the Pope passes…
#UniversityChallenge
#UniversityChallenge
April 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Bethlehem representing Christ’s College on University Challenge on the day the Pope passes…
#UniversityChallenge
#UniversityChallenge
Of the more than 100,000 Russian soldiers “killed in Ukraine”, a significant proportion of the deaths come from volunteers (24%) and prisoners (16%), who are sent to war by Putin.
These figures come after Moscow attacked Sumy with cluster munitions on Palm Sunday.
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These figures come after Moscow attacked Sumy with cluster munitions on Palm Sunday.
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One hundred thousand killed.
New study reveals the true cost paid by soldiers and officers of the illegal invasion for Moscow, after three years of bloodshed.
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New study reveals the true cost paid by soldiers and officers of the illegal invasion for Moscow, after three years of bloodshed.
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New research reveals the scale of Russian and Ukrainian losses in the Ukraine war
New statistics have found that nearly 102,000 Russian soldiers have been ‘killed in Ukraine’, according to a media investigation.
www.forcesnews.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Of the more than 100,000 Russian soldiers “killed in Ukraine”, a significant proportion of the deaths come from volunteers (24%) and prisoners (16%), who are sent to war by Putin.
These figures come after Moscow attacked Sumy with cluster munitions on Palm Sunday.
Read more 🔗
These figures come after Moscow attacked Sumy with cluster munitions on Palm Sunday.
Read more 🔗
I had a great time at the Presenter Studio training learning about tv and how to do pieces-to-camera.
I read an autocue for the first time ever, did a walk and talk, and was involved in a screen test too.
#presenterstudio #tv #journalism
I read an autocue for the first time ever, did a walk and talk, and was involved in a screen test too.
#presenterstudio #tv #journalism
April 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I had a great time at the Presenter Studio training learning about tv and how to do pieces-to-camera.
I read an autocue for the first time ever, did a walk and talk, and was involved in a screen test too.
#presenterstudio #tv #journalism
I read an autocue for the first time ever, did a walk and talk, and was involved in a screen test too.
#presenterstudio #tv #journalism
Moving out and the chaos of packing everything you own into see-through plastic boxes and random bags
March 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Moving out and the chaos of packing everything you own into see-through plastic boxes and random bags