ASPA Bulletins
Autumn 2026
This bulletin explores UK defence readiness and the evolving air and space security landscape, alongside conference highlights and ASPA's expanding NATO events programme. It looks ahead at the 2027 calendar, research and partnership news, space education initiatives, and plans to broaden stakeholder engagement through digital communications.
Spring 2026
This bulletin examines the implications of shifting US policy, the war in Ukraine and delays to the Defence Investment Plan for UK air and space power. It previews the inaugural Battlespace Advantage Symposium and UK Space Power Conference, alongside GASCC 2026, NATO events, the ASPA Awards and research on space control, University Air Squadrons and Russian airpower.
Autumn 2025
This bulletin covers the implications of the Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy, Russian incursions into NATO airspace, and ASPA’s plans to strengthen public and parliamentary engagement. It previews the 2025 Defence Space Conference and Industry Dinner, reviews highlights from GASCC 2025, and looks ahead to the 2026 Global Air & Space Chiefs’ Conference.
Spring 2025
This bulletin tackles European missile defence and long-range strike options, the UK’s training of Ukrainian pilots through Operation Interstorm, and research on Russian counterspace capabilities and Ukrainian air defence. It previews GASCC 2025’s focus on integrated air and space power, alongside NATO unmanned aircraft systems discussions, the return of Air Combat Power Visits and ASPA’s new Defence Diary.
Autumn 2024
This bulletin discusses nuclear deterrence, training for sixth-generation combat aircraft and the UK’s integrated air and missile defence needs, alongside ASPA’s publication ‘UK Air & Space Power in a More Dangerous World: 10 Perspectives’. It reviews GASCC 2024’s focus on deterrence, previews the Defence Space Conference, and shares updates on space education masterclasses and a new partnership with the Royal College of Defence Studies.
Spring 2024
This bulletin explores conventional deterrence and UK defence preparedness, the RAF’s changing appetite for risk, and smarter airspace management to improve military training and reduce emissions. It previews GASCC 2024, the Defence Space Conference and NATO unmanned aircraft systems meetings in Ottawa, alongside research on space security and sovereign capability in the Global Combat Air Programme.
Autumn 2023
This bulletin talks about the RAF’s Air Operating Concept, including Agile Combat Employment, resilience and lessons from Ukraine, alongside the importance of recruiting and retaining skilled personnel. It reviews GASCC 2023 and Sir Rich Knighton’s priorities as the new Chief of the Air Staff, reports on ASPA’s first NATO unmanned aircraft systems conference, and previews Defence Space 2023 and new space education masterclasses.
Spring 2023
This bulletin showcases air power lessons from Ukraine and the strategic and industrial significance of Japan joining the UK and Italy in the Global Combat Air Programme. It previews GASCC 2023’s focus on NATO’s eastern flank, the High North and the Indo-Pacific, alongside Defence Space plans and ASPA’s new £50,000 partnership with the National Space Academy to support student masterclasses and teacher training.