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Delighted to announce @Astroscale_UK as a Strategic Partner for #DefenceSpace25. "We are proud to join industry and government in driving forward the capability, innovation and partnerships needed to strengthen our national space capability." @NickShave12 https://bit.ly/4mIgASZ
Drones are changing warfare.
In Ukraine, they are vital to withstanding the Russian assault.
A 🧵 on how the UK is ramping up drone support for Ukraine.
National Armaments Director to drive forward defence reform and bolster national arsenal
The Defence Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Rupert Pearce as National Armaments Director (NAD) at the Ministry …
National Armaments Director to drive forward defence reform and bolster national arsenal
The Defence Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Rupert Pearce as ...
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🛰️Tickets for #DefenceSpace25, the annual conference of @UKSpaceCmd delivered by the @airpowerassn are available now.
📅2 December 2025
📍IET, Savoy Place, London and Online
More info and registration 👇
https://airspacepower.com/conference/defence-space-conference-2025/
After numerous Russian incursions of NATO airspace, and an increase in air attacks on Ukraine, hear @gregbagwell and @BellusUK discuss how NATO could dramatically change its approach to our collective air defence posture. http://bit.ly/46Q9PsZ
This week @RoyalAirForce AM Paul Lloyd spoke to our members about the force's strategic priorities. Hear more about the UK's @NATO first policy & nuclear mission, new technology & procurement, resilience, war readiness & vital role of space capabilities.
https://bit.ly/4nKP4Fi
AUS🤝UK! We have strengthened our space ties with Australia, signing a new 10 year cooperation framework - boosting interoperability, joint ops and secure information sharing between Space Commands @ukinaustralia
The Royal Navy has made their opening foray into a hybrid Carrier air wing (hybrid meaning a mix of crewed and un-crewed platforms). Project VANQUISH seeks a technical demonstrator by the end of 2026. This is an evolution of the previous and more ambitious Project VIXEN👇 🧵1/5
UK Space Command and @spacegovuk have announced a new project to detect & analyse lasers being used against UK satellites
Lasers are used for a variety of reasons in space. This technology will help us detect lasers & identify whether they pose a threat
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/critical-uk-satellites-to-be-defended-from-laser-threats
The Commander of United Kingdom Space Command (UKSC), Maj. Gen. Paul T. Tedman, has told the BBC that Russian satellites have been consistently “stalking” British military satellites in orbit, while ground-based systems in Russia have been attempting to jam U.K. and NATO…
"We know where you are. If you do anything wrong, then there are consequences"🗣️
✈️Former RAF Commander @gregbagwell explains what should be happening if restricted airspace is invaded
🎧Listen to the latest #BFBSSitrep🔗https://youtu.be/MdC2sQ289IY?feature=shared
✈️💥 Precision. Power. Partnership.
As #CobraWarrior 25-2 progresses, more @NATO assets integrate & cooperate alongside key allies.
Air-to-Air Refuelling tankers from RAF Mildenhall keep 🇺🇸 USAFE F-35s & F-15s from RAF Lakenheath mission-ready.
#StrongerTogether
The @ChiefofAirStaff Global Air & Space Chiefs’ Conference is now less than two months away! In this video, RAF Deputy Commander Operations, Air Marshal @HarvSmyth, tells us more about the topics we can expect to hear about.
Find out more: http://ow.ly/MkS050Oznu5
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