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RUSI @rusi.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Ready to share your innovative ideas on defence and security? Enter the Trench Gascoigne Essay Prize and showcase your expertise in national or international security! Visit our website for more details.

RUSI's Trench Gascoigne Essay Prize is Now Open to Entries for 2025

The Trench Gascoigne Essay Prize is RUSI's annual competition for original writing on contemporary issues of national and international defence and security.

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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 2d

💡The Role of Cybercrime in Russian Hybrid Warfare

Join Bernhard Schneider, Senior Intelligence Analyst at CrowdStrike, as he explores Russia's outsourcing of destabilising operations.

🗓️ 29 Oct | ⏰ 16:30 | 📍King's Building

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www.kcl.ac.uk/events/the-r...

The Role of Cybercrime in Russian Hybrid Warfare | King's College London

This event will showcase unique research into a cybercriminal actor illustrating the Russian state's likely outsourcing of destabilizing operations from cyber espionage, influence operations, to physi...

www.kcl.ac.uk

Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 5d

🌟 3 weeks left to nominate for the 2025 RAF Museum Academic Awards!

Designed to inspire and reward high-quality research by up and coming scholars, the awards welcome entries that consider a variety of topics.

Find out more here👇
rafmuseum.org.uk/news/raf-mus...

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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 6d

Could the Tempest be the most advanced combat aircraft the world has ever seen?

"To meet threats we don't even yet know about, we must create a next-generation air combat system which is agile, flexible, connected, rapid to update & affordable."

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www.forcesnews.com/services/raf...

Tempest: The RAF fighter designed to meet threats we don't even know about

The sixth-generation jet is being built under the Global Combat Air Programme to replace the capabilities provided by the 4.5-gen Typhoon

www.forcesnews.com

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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 9d

💡 Is 3 per cent of GDP enough for the UK's defence spending?

Professor Spry explores if the UK needs to increase defence spending at a faster rate, than the current proposed fixed percentage of GDP would provide.

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www.kcl.ac.uk/baumols-cost...

Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 13d

💡Have you read our latest FASI paper?

In case you missed it, check out the below 👇

Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 20d

How can Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) continue to successfully operate despite Western embargo?

Read as @dbsalisbury.bsky.social explores how Russia has adopted a multi-pronged embargo response, including illicit procurement & strategic international partnerships.

www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...

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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 14d

Why is Russia testing Nato - and what might happen if it does so again?

FASI's David Jordan explains "this is a typical Russian approach of doing something and then denying it, even when there is clear evidence that it has to be them."

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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Wednesday briefing: What Russia wants with Nato airspace – and what options it leaves the west

In today’s newsletter: Intentional or not, recent incursions by drones and fighters jets are testament to Moscow’s increasingly cavalier attitude, and pose difficult questions of the alliance

www.theguardian.com

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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 19d

The Ministry of Defence has announced a new Boeing contract to deliver advanced military aircraft for the US Air Force.

Creating more than 150 jobs, the contract delivers over £36M to UK economy.

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www.gov.uk/government/n...

Jobs boost as UK set to build military aircraft for United States for first time in over fifty years

More than 150 jobs to be created in Birmingham by new contract to deliver advanced surveillance aircraft for US Air Force, with a further 190 jobs supported across the UK

www.gov.uk

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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 20d

How can Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) continue to successfully operate despite Western embargo?

Read as @dbsalisbury.bsky.social explores how Russia has adopted a multi-pronged embargo response, including illicit procurement & strategic international partnerships.

www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...

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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 21d

🛰️Last month, the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) team, from the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command, , warned UK-licensed satellite operators of 971 potential collision risks.

Explore the report👇
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 22d

💡 How are western militaries adapting to drone warfare, and what challenges do they face?

Read as Dr Dominika Kunertova explores the five main challenges militaries are facing on the journey towards drone diversity.

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www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...

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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 23d

🛰️Tickets for #DefenceSpace25, the annual conference of
UK Space Command, delivered by the The Air & Space Power Association are available now.

📅 2 December 2025
📍IIET, Savoy Place, London and Online

More info and registration 👇
airspacepower.com/conference/d...

Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 27d

⚙️Making the Digital Targeting Web a reality

In this latest case study Dstl explain how they are developing the necessary building blocks to make DTW real - and ready to ensure the UK’s armed forces are equipped for 21st century warfare.

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www.gov.uk/government/c...

Building the Digital Targeting Web

Dstl and partners are enabling the UK's Integrated Fighting Force by developing underlying technology that will connect platforms and systems.

www.gov.uk

Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 29d

Can 'pre-bunking' counter misinformation and disinformation online?

Jon Roozenbeek's research on exposing the tactics of the production of misinformation has been influential in how governments and companies tackle this threat.

Learn more👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUye...

Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · Sep 3

Canadian PM reiterates funding support for Ukraine including $3.5m for a project fighting WMD disinformation, co-led by @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Associate Prof Filippa Lentzos of the @warstudieskcl.bsky.social dept.

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King's project to fight WMD disinformation is backed by Canada's PM Carney

In his first official visit to Kyiv on Sunday 24 August, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated his country’s financial support of Ukraine. This includes a $3.5 million King’s-led project that...

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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · Sep 1

Last week, Russia accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack which damaged the Kursk power plant.

Dr Marina Miron explores how nuclear plants have become significant pawns in the Russia-Ukraine war.

"After an nth time this becomes sort of normal"

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inews.co.uk/news/world/a...

Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · Aug 27

How can military aircraft be used to gain influence in other nation-states?

Piers Register spoke to @milavhis.bsky.social to examine a shift in the military aircraft export market & whether attitudes around aircraft supply & development need to change.

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDVg...

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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · Aug 22

💭 The Road to Victory Workshop

Join the RAF Museum Midlands for a 1 day workshop delving into the rich history of how the 'road to victory' was paved during the Second World War.

📅 30 September
🎟️ £5 tickets
📌 Free livestream via Crowdcast

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www.rafmuseum.org.uk/midlands/wha...

The Road to Victory Workshop - RAF Museum

On Tuesday 30 September 2025 between 10am and 4.30pm, the RAF Museum will hold a workshop delving into the rich history of how the road to victory […]

www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · Aug 22

📣 £118 million boost for Britain’s air defences

The Ministry of Defence announces contract for 6 Land Ceptor air defence missile systems.

The systems will form part of Sky Sabre, a state-of-the-art system capable of intercepting cruise missiles, aircraft & drones.

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www.gov.uk/government/n...

UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers

The UK is buying six Land Ceptor air defence missile launchers, supporting up to 140 jobs across the country and strengthening our national security

www.gov.uk

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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · Aug 21

🛰️Last month, the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) team, from the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command, warned UK-licensed satellite operators of 1,038 potential collision risks.

Explore the report👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...

Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · Aug 20

Is China set to invade Taiwan in 2027?

In the latest episode of 'From the Crows' Nest', FASI's
Duncan McCrory explores the rising concerns of China’s escalation toward Taiwan and what it could mean for future global stability.

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fromthecrowsnest.transistor.fm/episodes/wil...

From the Crows' Nest | Will China Invade Taiwan in 2027?

In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by returning guest Duncan McCrory from the Freeman Air & Space Institute at King’s College London to unpack concerns of a Chinese ...

fromthecrowsnest.transistor.fm

Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · Aug 19

🛰️Tickets for #DefenceSpace25, the annual conference of
UK Space Command, delivered by the The Air & Space Power Association are available now.

📅 2 December 2025
📍IIET, Savoy Place, London and Online

More info and registration 👇
airspacepower.com/conference/d...

Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · Aug 18

💭 What role does Gen Z want to play in shaping future European security?

Join RUSI NextGen for an in-depth discussion exploring Gen Z's perspective on defence - highlighting what kind of future young people want.

📅7 October
📍RUSI, 61 Whitehall

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my.rusi.org/events/the-n...

Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · Aug 14

Research from FASI’s Dr @sophyantrobus.bsky.social and Dr Julia Muravska contributed to the latest POSTnote on UK airspace defence.

The briefing explores the UK's current capabilities, and how can they be improved.

Read more here 👇
post.parliament.uk/research-bri...

Defending UK airspace

Developments in aerial warfare have increased concerns about UK air defence. What are UK capabilities, and how can they be improved?

post.parliament.uk

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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · Aug 13

What challenges lie ahead for a Ukraine peace deal?

Dr Marina Miron highlights how that the Coalition of the Willing is “constrained in their capabilities, their means, their troop numbers as well as experience, and, of course, political will.”

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inews.co.uk/news/uk-mili...

UK military 'too stretched' to provide troops under Ukraine peace deal

Armed forces may have to be pulled off existing commitments in order to be deployed should Trump manage to strike a peace deal for Ukraine, former MoD official warns

inews.co.uk