My lovely mate Group Captain Pip Harding is enduring brain cancer right now. I attended his living memorial and he is still fighting. ~79,000 more signatures required. If you live, work, or study in the UK (inc under 18), you can sign. Link below. Thank you. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

WATCH tonight’s #SecurityBrief is now on @YouTube. The evolution of Chinese Hypersonic Missile Capability - that’s missiles that travel at Mach 5+ and warheads that can manœuvre. The West currently has no answer. Unless space is weaponized? @BBCWorld youtu.be/5B7684WXSVo?...

China’s development of Hypersonic missiles has opened up a big capability gap in how the West can counter this threat. We take a deep dive tonight at 1840hrs on BBC News. Join me, Christian Fraser, and @frankgardner.bsky.social for the #SecurityBrief

Watch an episode of the #SecurityBrief breaking down U.S submarine operations & capability. Guest is Ret’d Commodore Bob Fancy, former trainer on the Royal Navy’s elite Perisher course-arguably one of the hardest courses to pass in the British military. youtu.be/h7worIW6shU?...

Nothing correlates. Misinformation and disinformation (no surprise there). Don’t take anything at face value. I’m working hard to join the dots. As there is a lot that doesn’t sync. #Doha

Really good discussion on @BBC Ukrainecast with @lucyhockings @vitalybbc and @mikey-kay.bsky.social to talk about the recent horrific attacks on Ukraine and possible new sanctions on Russia. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Back on air w/ a 10min brief at 2035hrs questioning: how IDF strike aircraft got close to drop precision munitions on Qatar. Route and airspace considerations; types of aircraft and weapons used; Qatar quick reaction alert assets; and battle space deconfliction? #BBCWorld

On air now with breaking analysis on the IDF strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, discussing Gaza ceasefire proposals. #BBCNews

At Arrivals at Bordeaux airport. Literally like being on the set of Love Actually. If you want to reaffirm your faith in goodness and love, and humanity, it’s a brilliant exercise! I am actually waiting for friends! 😅

Last night’s #SecurityBrief on U.S/U.K & Russia submarine capability. With a superb guest: Retired Royal Navy Commodore Bob Fancy, former Commander of HMS Trafalgar (SSN) - insights are fascinating from someone that’s been there and done it. BBC World youtu.be/h7worIW6shU?...

The #SecurityBrief rescheduled from last night to tonight (August 6, 2025), 2030hrs. Analysis on the U.S Submarine Nuclear deterrent. Our guest? A former UK submarine commander. BBC World - one to watch!

The UNSC conference pushed us to tomorrow night, on BBC World at 2030hrs (Wed 7 Aug, 2025). Join me then for the #SecurityBrief, and a fascinating guest who is a former commander of a UK hunter killer submarine. A précis below.

Tonight on the #SecurityBrief. I’m taking a look at U.S Submarine capability in response to Trump’s comments on moving 2 x U.S nuclear subs into position. We don’t know if Trump was referring to nuclear powered, or nuclear ballistic missile capable. Tonight, 2030hrs on BBC News World.

July 30, 2025 @BBCWorld #SecurityBrief - U.S Secondary Sanctions| Trump goes after India, but we also take a look at Western-made components in Russian weapons, that are being used to strike Ukraine. Producer @sammcmanus.bsky.social youtu.be/7bAg2kz3VmY?...

Another shift in the Israel/Iran conflict. This time deescalatory. We’ll be starting coverage at 15.30hrs on BBC World (Tuesday 24 June), with in depth analysis on the #SecurityBrief at 2030hrs. We’ll be using maps, graphics and visuals to talk you through the last 12 days.

A distilled version of last night’s #SecurityBrief on @BBCWorld is now available on @YouTube. Where does the Israel/Iran conflict go next. And to what extent will the U.S and UK get involved? youtu.be/0-YDTOWIQSo?...

Joined The UkraineCast to chat though how Putin’s military is fairing since invading Ukraine. The proliferation of drone warfare, and I breakdown why Zelensky is so keen to get his hands on the German Deep Strike attack missile - Taurus. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Last week’s #SecurityBrief now available on @BBCiPlayer. Inc my report from Op Chessman. UK Typhoons & Swedish Gripens on Quick Reaction Alert in Poland. NATO bolstering presence in advance of Russia/Belarusian Joint Training exercises this year? www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

If you aren’t watching The Security Brief on BBC and you want a non filtered update catch @mikey-kay.bsky.social . Very detailed info.

Filming with the hosts of Op Chessman today, in Poland, for a report coming out on the #SecurityBrief next Wednesday. The Polish Air Force flying the legendary Mig 29. Join us!

Deployed overseas with the RAF for 5 months,Unable to watch @netflix.com as I need to log on to my home network. I am unable to see my wife and kids for 5 months let alone my network. Netflix online chat unwilling to help! @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @mikey-kay.bsky.social @tonyevans92a.bsky.social

Filming with the hosts of Op Chessman today, in Poland, for a report coming out on the #SecurityBrief next Wednesday. The Polish Air Force flying the legendary Mig 29. Join us!

I’m in Poland this week filming a report on Enhanced Air Policing for next week’s #SecurityBrief. UK Typhoons and Swedish Gripen’s working together for the first time on this NATO Air Policing mission. The Security Brief is now on iPlayer and repeated on the weekends on BBC World. Join us then!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... The Iran #SecurityBrief from 2 weeks ago. gives you detailed analysis on Iran’s military capability. WATCH HERE—-> www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

This week’s #SecurityBrief now on iPlayer. India, Pakistan and Kashmir. We breakdown the historical context and military capabilities of both countries. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Need an International Relations security fix? Be sure to catch #SecurityBrief by @mikey-kay.bsky.social on BBC. Must watch reporting.

Last week’s #SecurityBrief now on iPlayer. We cover the 1000tons of sodium percholate (SP) sat off Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port in a Chinese tanker. SP is a critical chemical in the making of solid booster fuel for Iran’s Ballistic Missiles. 3 days later the port blew up. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Miss this week’s #SecurityBrief on #Iran? For the first time since its inception, it is now being repeated on Saturday at 1430hrs on BBC News. And will be available on iPlayer shortly after. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

The #SecurityBrief that started in October 2024 as a weekly 12-min segment, is now 30 mins, and will have a new home on BBC New’s iPlayer soon. Thanks to all of you that that watch and support. It’s a privilege to run it for you. Producer: @sammcmanus.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

On this weeks #SecurityBrief I look at U.S targeted strikes on the Houthis in Yemen. Including how the U.S have deployed their B2 Stealth Bomber aircraft, for airstrikes against hardened Houthi targets. Producer: @sammcmanus.bsky.social Full #SecurityBrief here: youtu.be/hw51OUdLB24?...

Tracking: this looks like a Bell 206L Long Ranger Helicopter. Also appears that the main rotor and tail are detached when the main fuselage impacts the Hudson River, in NYC. The main nut/pin that holds the main rotor onto the helicopter’s fuselage is called the ‘Jesus Nut. ‘

March 31, 2025 #SecurityBrief now available online. #BBCNews Russia’s most western enclave and why European Defence planners should pay attention. Sky Shield, protecting Ukraine’s airspace, and the latest on FO FPV drone warfare. Producer: @sammcmanus.bsky.social youtu.be/xagq2dk5iOU?...

March 31, 2025 #SecurityBrief now available online. #BBCNews Russia’s most western enclave and why European Defence planners should pay attention. Sky Shield, protecting Ukraine’s airspace, and the latest on FO FPV drone warfare. Producer: @sammcmanus.bsky.social youtu.be/xagq2dk5iOU?...

Join me tonight for a special edition of The #SecurityBrief. BBC News, 2030hrs. I’ll be taking a dive into Kaliningrad, Sky Shield and FO FPV drones!!

1ST thing you learn in the military is to salute everyone and everything. 2ND is the importance of confidentiality and the legal consequences for anyone responsible for a breach, willingly or not. These guys are supposed to live and breathe this. Their defense is ridiculous (and I’m being polite)

Want to know what the full transcript meant? If I can translate the messaging then I’m pretty sure Russia’s FSB/GRU intel agencies can. Your primer on security classifications and how they apply to the signals texts by Trump’s cabinet. #SignalGate #BBCNews #SecurityBrief

WATCH| The #SecurityBrief March 26, 2025. Who are the main players negotiating for U.S/Russia & what are their credentials? An interview w/ the U.K's former National Security Advisor. And #SignalGate. I translate the messaging between members of Trump's cabinet-you decide. youtu.be/272CEbsHo1I?...

Why GCHQ and MI6 are concerned about the sloppiness of the Trump Admin’s approach to OPSEC. Especially when it concerns UK assets in Russia and China. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

I’ll just leave this here. Coincidence?

On BBC World all afternoon tracking developments on #Ukraine, and Europe posturing to isolate itself from the U.S. Join me.

Join me tomorrow at 2130hrs (March 19) for this week’s #SecurityBrief on BBC News World. An in-depth breakdown of where we are at on Ukraine. And Europe’s evolving response to Putin, and Trump. Remember: todays ceasefire proposal on stopping strikes on energy infra, hasn’t been presented to Ze.

Editing a short film from Malawi. Raising funds for projects in Africa has never been more important. Probably one of the most soulful videos I’ve ever filmed using a drone. These children taught me a lot. @selfhelpafrica.org is a brilliant organisation that is making a difference.

After years of intending to acquire F-35 fighter jets from the US, Turkey will now purchase 40 Typhoon jets from Britain instead. Turkey was one of the original 9 partner nations in the F-35 program and had plans to purchase 100 F-35s.

WATCH| this week’s #SecurityBrief. We join the dots on what these meetings could mean for Ukraine. How Trump turning off military aid/ intel sharing to Ukraine, has effected Zelensky's military capability. And what does a 30-day temporary ceasefire mean without the detail? youtu.be/r6KCI8Haq9A?...

WATCH| this week’s #SecurityBrief. We join the dots on what these meetings could mean for Ukraine. How Trump turning off military aid/ intel sharing to Ukraine, has effected Zelensky's military capability. And what does a 30-day temporary ceasefire mean without the detail? youtu.be/r6KCI8Haq9A?...

Putin outlines Russia’s conditions for the ceasefire. • Ukraine must withdraw troops from Donetsk & Lugansk • Ukraine must formally abolish plans to join NATO. We covered this on The #SecurityBrief last night. Link coming this afternoon.

On The Front Line The Cartels & America's Drug Crisis www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Sources tell me that a major assessment is underway by GCHQ and MI6, regarding the Five Eyes Intelligence relationship (formalized in 1946). US/UK/CAN/NZ/AUS. The priority concern being the cover of UK RUS/CHI assets could be blown, due to the priorities of the Trump Admin.

Sources tell me that a major assessment is underway by GCHQ and MI6, regarding the Five Eyes Intelligence relationship (formalized in 1946). US/UK/CAN/NZ/AUS. The priority concern being the cover of UK RUS/CHI assets could be blown, due to the priorities of the Trump Admin.

Flying back from Malawi. The #SecurityBrief will be back Wednesday at a new time of 21.30hrs, on BBC News World. Join me, there is a lot of ground to cover.