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A first take on the UK's Strategic Defence Review and the implications for the Air and Space domains. Our President Greg Bagwell shares his insights here with Sean Bell FRAeS FIoD CDir BSc. bit.ly/3H3rcw4 YouTube: bit.ly/435XPSn Spotify: spoti.fi/3Flh7KB

🚨 Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton has been picked as the next Chief of Defence Staff He beat Roly Walker to the job A career engineer, with a 1st Class degree from Cambridge, Knighton was the first non-pilot to lead the RAF He will now command all 3 services via MSHQ

20% of the UK's GDP relies on satellite services and the space domain is increasingly contested. The Strategic Defence Review recognises this critical domain. Maria Eagle MP visited the National Space Operations Centre where civil and military teams protect UK space interests.

The Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP & Sir Chris Bryant MP, alongside ACM Sir Rich Knighton, have opened a National Space Operations Centre facility at RAF High Wycombe. Space is a critical national infrastructure sector, a site of growing competition, and a domain that is central to warfighting.

They have awarded space operator badges to members of UK Space Command, signifying the excellence of defence space professionals.

💡 Defence In Review: shaping the future of Air & Space Power Join us for a roundtable discussion exploring the key outcomes and conclusions from the UK Government’s 2025 Strategic Defence Review. 📅 13 June ⏲️ 09:45 BST Register now 👇 kcl.ac.uk/events/defence…

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The inaugural Defence Industrial Joint Council united industry, unions and investors today with a focus on making defence an engine for growth. Co-chaired by @johnhealey_mp and BAE Systems CEO Dr. Charles Woodburn, the council will drive closer collaboration with industry.

Nearly 20% of GDP is reliant on satellites. Disruption to timing signals from space would cost the economy an estimated £1bn a day A new era of threat requires a new era for defence, and the Strategic Defence Review recognises space as a critical domain gov.uk/government/pub…

'"A transformative vision for defence but requires further detail" The RAeS SDR advisory group assesses the UK defence review #SDR #avgeek #defence ow.ly/ARcB50W6AqS

A cost estimate jumped 46% in three years to C$27.7 billion ($20.2 billion) to complete the acquisition of 88 F-35As for the Royal Canadian Air Force. aviationweek.com/defense/budget…

Don't miss the ACM Sir Rich Knighton Royal Air Force #GlobalAirSpaceChiefs conference. The focus is on the future fight, countering emerging tech in a high-intensity battlespace and integrating forces, assets & industrial might to secure the fighting edge. bit.ly/4jnRmrI

Protector Enters Service with Royal Air Force | Royal Air Force raf.mod.uk/news/articles/…

This week's 'The High Ground' sees Greg Bagwell and Sean Bell FRAeS FIoD CDir BSc talk to Col Mike Ryan about what Donald Trump aims to achieve with Europe, NATO, Russia & China. Plus they discuss potential outcomes of Israel and Iran and what it might mean for the UK. bit.ly/3H3rcw4

A fascinating insight into what Trump is really seeking to achieve with respect to Russia and why it all leads to China. Mike Ryan was a Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy during Trump’s first term and he explains the logic at play.

Join us 16-18 July at the Global Air & Space Chiefs Conference as 50 Chiefs gather to discuss ‘Integrated Air and Space Power in the Evolving Battlespace'. Don’t miss the innovative keynotes shaping the future of defence. Tune in 👉 airspacepower.com/conference/the… #GlobalAirSpaceChiefs

Leaving aside the fact that our tankers are incompatible with Israeli fighter aircraft; this is another wake up call for our domestic security on bases - whether it be enemy drones, or activists on e-scooters we need to be better prepared and protected. telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/2…

"Of course, they can do it again tomorrow if required." The bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites by the US was "a feat of endurance", says former RAF air marshal Greg Bagwell. @ChloeTilley | Calum Macdonald

Ok, I’m going to say it. This was somewhat over complicated, and looks more like the perfect execution of the plan they would had prepared assuming that it was a US pre-emptive strike and that they were the first ones in.🧵1/8

A word of thanks and congratulations for Group Captain Louise Henton and the entire team at ⁦RAF Brize Norton, especially⁩ after a tough few days. For those hearing a different narrative, this is what the RAF Transport fleet does. bbc.com/news/articles/…