How should the UK respond to the growing threat of space conflict? FASI's @nuclearbalm.bsky.social explains "The use of dual-use civilian space systems further complicates escalation, as interference may unintentionally draw private actors into conflict." Read 👇 inews.co.uk/news/world/r...

In a week marked by extraordinary escalation in the middle east, join us to discuss the 10th anniversary of the JCPOA, a landmark nuclear agreement between Iran & world powers Hear our panel examine Iran’s evolving strategic posture & the JCPOA’s legacy: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/a-dec...

What a fantastic day it was at the @fasikcl.bsky.social conference with four panels of incredible research by the next gen of air and space power thinking! 🚀🌟

This afternoon’s fireside chat at #LDC2025 explores ‘The Private Sector’s Role in Allied Space Defence’ Featuring FASI’s @nuclearbalm.bsky.social as Co-Chair, the panel explore how the increasing accessibility of space is reshaping global dynamics.

Applications close tomorrow! This is a great opportunity to do a funded PhD on a contemporary air power topic! ✈️🖋️

How has the RAF’s approach to sUAS evolved in response to the Ukraine war? FASI’s Arun Dawson & @aleixnadal.bsky.social discuss in new research titled ‘Concept to Combat: The Royal Air Force, Small Drones and the War in Ukraine’ Read here 👇 brill.com/view/journal...

📢 The Freeman Air and Space Institute is hiring! We are looking for a PhD Studentship to support FASI’s research in the field of air power. 💡 Fully funded, stipend, tuition, & research support 🗓️ Deadline to apply: 9 April Apply now 👇 ow.ly/ZFqY50Vnb4G

📢 Are you or someone you know considering a career in the think tank sector? We're hosting an online webinar for those interested in the sector, aimed particularly at those from under-represented groups. Find out more and sign up here👇 buff.ly/3CYMwky

💡Join FASI's @nuclearbalm.bsky.social & @sophyhiggins.bsky.social who will be celebrating Intl. Women’s Day with a panel discussion highlighting the contributions of women to diplomacy & security. 📆 6 March, 12:15 📍 Bush House(SE)2.06 Register now 👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/events/csss-...

⏰TODAY⏰ Join us today for an online panel discussion exploring the resilience of Ukraine’s air defence & the challenges of Russia’s use of counterspace capabilities. 📅 28 Feb ⏲️15:00 GMT Register now 👇 kcl.ac.uk/events/war-a...

Tomorrow is the final day for submissions! 🌟

🌷 Celebrating Intl. Women’s Day with this panel discussion on 6 March highlighting the contributions of women to diplomacy and security - organised by CSSS @warstudieskcl.bsky.social @fasikcl.bsky.social 📆 6th March, 12:15 - 13:30 📍 Bush House (SE)2.06 www.kcl.ac.uk/events/csss-...

The EU is beefing up its subsea security. Today, we are taking steps to sanction saboteurs, deter adversaries and mobilise our military and civil capacities when needed. This includes boosting funding to safeguard critical infrastructure.

A question many Europeans are asking themselves. on.ft.com/3Xad4pR How will the UK pay for higher defence spending? 🎁🔗

Are you an ECR interested in nuclear weapons and nuclear policy issues? Then check out the EVN, part of @basicint.bsky.social. More info can also be found here: basicint.org/emerging-voi...

The FCC is looking to reallocate more C-band spectrum, but the question is whether it will go to LEO broadband or terrestrial wireless providers, or a mix of everyone

Great announcement about Oberon today. R&D is at the beginning for the UK to grow sovereign space capabilities and it’s important to celebrate and recognise R&D as a piece fitting into the larger space power puzzle. www.gov.uk/government/n...

More images from Tyche released here: youtu.be/1hpTlC3DWYQ?...

First image from Tyche out is pretty exciting!! 🛰️✈️https://www.forcesnews.com/news/new-satellite-system-set-deliver-advanced-surveillance-uk-military-ps127-million-deal

Great to speak with @camillegrand.bsky.social from @ecfr.eu on the future of European defence in the face of uncertain US support for the transatlantic alliance. www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...

Are you a @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Masters student working on air & space related topics? FASI are hosting a 'Drop-In Session' where students can discuss dissertation proposals & get tailored industry expert advice. 📅25th Feb, 10:00 📍Dockrill Room Sign up 👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/events/postg...

This is a great opportunity for KCL students to learn more about careers in air & space! Final few spots remaining ✈️📡

💡In case you missed it... The call for papers for FASI's Inaugural Air & Space Postgraduate Conference is open until Friday 28th February. Find out more on how to submit your paper here👇

Yesterday FASI’s Julia Balm and Aleix Nadal Campos hosted a strategic wargame that focused on the UK’s Space Architecture. Players were able to consider the evaluation of space dependencies and allied support in 2030. Special thanks to Evan D'Alessandro for developing & running the game.

🔭🚨 Astronomer PSA: the ESA Research Fellowships in space science are open for the 2024 recruitment round! These Fellowships can be held at ESAC (E), ESTEC (NL) or here at @spacetelescope.bsky.social (US) >> jobs.esa.int/job/Baltimor...

Thrilled about this next FASI event- “Masters of the Air: Depictions of Air Power in TV & Film”- it’s going to be a blast so be sure to get your tickets in advance ✈️🎥🎞️ 📅18.30 - 20.30, 27th March ow.ly/bxyp50QJomJ

Aleix Nadal’s new paper with @fasikcl.bsky.social is certainly worth a read. The most comprehensive review of the UK’s space deterrence posture to date with key insights into why deterrence by denial is a strong strategic approach 🇬🇧🛰️ @kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨 "The state of the UK economy 2024" brings together leading academics to assess how the UK can break from the current economic and political "doom loop". It highlights the impact of "short-termism" and "political instability". 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/research-pap...

If cybercrime was a country, it would have one of the largest economies in the world. Statista estimates that the cost of cybercrime was $8.15 trillion in 2023.

🌌🔭How dependent are we on space? In a new article for FASI, @nuclearbalm.bsky.social defends the importance of space systems and explores the need for better communication around our critical dependence on space. Read here🔽 www.kcl.ac.uk/space-depend...

My slides from a talk I did for the @mybisa.bsky.social Astropolitics Working Group on publishing books in International Relations are available here: www.bisa.ac.uk/members/work...

🛰️📡Published an article on our growing dependence on space systems. More effort is needed to convey the realities of a modern world dependent on critical space infrastructure- this starts with a better communications strategy: www.kcl.ac.uk/space-depend...

FASI’s hosting an online event on 14 February at 15:00 with Mr Roberto I. Guerrero on “'How to create an energy-optimised Air Force”- do join!! www.kcl.ac.uk/events/how-t...