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💡 Rebuilding the UK's Air and Missile Defence Posture
Read as Dr Sophy Antrobus reflects on the future of IAMD in the UK, noting its significant shortfalls & how it could be improved through strategic themes - the 4 ‘Ps’
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https://ow.ly/HsSj50VRCmG
Not quite as sensational as it sounds (and not entirely true either), but worth reading for the damage that the delay in the announcement and flow of defence investment might cause to businesses now being lured by overseas investment and opportunity. 🧵1/n
There is no money for new weapons until 2030, former military chief warns
General Sir Richard Barrons slams MoD for going ‘backwards’ as a lack of spending is driving defence firms abroad
www.thetimes.com
🚨🇺🇸 The biggest concern now may be whether America can sustain another conflict.
Fmr deputy Commander at RAF Air Command Greg Bagwell says stockpiles are no longer at levels needed to deter or fight a major power like China.
He says that creates a serious strategic
EXCLUSIVE: The UK is preparing a new version of a major plan to ready the whole nation - from the military and police to hospitals and industry - for the transition to war, the head of the armed forces has told Sky News.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said the updated
Tune in now to our latest High Ground podcast with @gregbagwell and @BellusUK as they discuss the ceasefire in Iran and unpick what America has achieved. They also take a look at the incredible rescue of the downed F-15E aircrew. https://airspacepower.com/the-high-ground-an-aspa-podcast/
@gregbagwell @BellusUK On YT here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oy5KeqEDzMPlS3kmb8Qrg?
@gregbagwell @BellusUK On YT here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oy5KeqEDzMPlS3kmb8Qrg?
Can Britain achieve its Arctic ambitions?
Join us for an online panel discussion to explore the UK’s Arctic ambitions across air, land & sea. What does it want to achieve, and what trade-offs are being accepted?
📅 17 April
⏲️10am BST
📍Zoom
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https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/arctic-sentry-and-beyond-can-britain-achieve-its-arctic-ambitions
Yesterday was a tough day at the office for American airpower, and it added losses to a small but growing number. It sounds like at least 2 x A-10, an F-15E and a Reaper drone were lost on (not so Good) Friday, and a number of aircraft damaged. What lessons can we glean? 🧵1/13
In our latest high Ground podcast @gregbagwell and @BellusUK assess the the Iran war three weeks on, and what the possible outcomes might be, including the impact on Ukraine. https://airspacepower.com/the-high-ground-an-aspa-podcast/
There have been quite a few politicians calling for the UK to join strikes against Iran, particularly against those systems posing any threat to UK bases and personnel. Let me explain some of the challenges with taking that approach. Let’s start with the threat. 🧵1/10
British military bases in Cyprus. This is what Ukraine’s security proposal could look like – our experts would place interception teams, and set up radars and acoustic coverage, and this would all work. If Iran launched a large-scale attack – similar to Russian attacks – we would
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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