Angus Lapsley
@acwlapsley.bsky.social
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the UK to NATO
#CSG25 is a key moment in delivering a high readiness UK carrier strike group with 5th gen air power to NATO. Control of the Atlantic and the ability to strike from the sea all around the European peninsula are critical UK roles in collective defence. Great to see Norway supporting too.
HMS Prince of Wales waved off by large crowds as she sails from Portsmouth at the start of the #CSG25 deployment.
In-depth coverage over the next 7 months here: navylookout.com/tag/csg25/
Via: PortsmouthProud
In-depth coverage over the next 7 months here: navylookout.com/tag/csg25/
Via: PortsmouthProud
April 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#CSG25 is a key moment in delivering a high readiness UK carrier strike group with 5th gen air power to NATO. Control of the Atlantic and the ability to strike from the sea all around the European peninsula are critical UK roles in collective defence. Great to see Norway supporting too.
My last time chairing the NATO Defence Policy and Planning Committee. A great bunch who have done so much the behind the scenes to strengthen Alliance deterrence and defence over last few years. 💪
March 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
My last time chairing the NATO Defence Policy and Planning Committee. A great bunch who have done so much the behind the scenes to strengthen Alliance deterrence and defence over last few years. 💪
Two days with the amazing folks at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories. Their ability to harness multidisciplinary expertise, data and computing power is a huge asset to US and allied security. Deterrence, space and resilience all on the agenda. Worth the trip out there.
March 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Two days with the amazing folks at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories. Their ability to harness multidisciplinary expertise, data and computing power is a huge asset to US and allied security. Deterrence, space and resilience all on the agenda. Worth the trip out there.
Indeed. In June NATO defence Ministers will agree an ambitious and detailed new set of capability targets for all Allies that reflect the demands of our collective defence plans. It is a generational shift in requirements reflecting the transformed security environment in Europe.
In fairness @acwlapsley.bsky.social & co have been busy setting capability targets that the extra money can fulfil.
February 18, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Indeed. In June NATO defence Ministers will agree an ambitious and detailed new set of capability targets for all Allies that reflect the demands of our collective defence plans. It is a generational shift in requirements reflecting the transformed security environment in Europe.
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📆February 11, 10am-4pm ET
Join us for PONI's 2025 Virtual Winter Conference! The theme of this conference is "Strengthening U.S. Alliances and Partnerships" with a keynote from @acwlapsley.bsky.social at NATO.
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Join us for PONI's 2025 Virtual Winter Conference! The theme of this conference is "Strengthening U.S. Alliances and Partnerships" with a keynote from @acwlapsley.bsky.social at NATO.
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PONI 2025 Virtual Winter Conference | CSIS Events
The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) will host its 2025 Virtual Winter Conference on February 11. The theme of this conference is “Strengthening U.S. Alliances and Partnerships.”
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January 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📆February 11, 10am-4pm ET
Join us for PONI's 2025 Virtual Winter Conference! The theme of this conference is "Strengthening U.S. Alliances and Partnerships" with a keynote from @acwlapsley.bsky.social at NATO.
Register here:
Join us for PONI's 2025 Virtual Winter Conference! The theme of this conference is "Strengthening U.S. Alliances and Partnerships" with a keynote from @acwlapsley.bsky.social at NATO.
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“Had European nations procured some 100,000 quadcopter drones in 2023—an approach that seemed sensible at the time—it is likely that these systems would now be largely useless. Instead, the European defence industry must be positioned to scale up production & modify systems as needed”
Drones in Ukraine: Four lessons for the West
From overreliance on China to the growing involvement of civilians, the extensive use of drones in the Ukraine war offers crucial lessons for future conflicts
ecfr.eu
January 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
“Had European nations procured some 100,000 quadcopter drones in 2023—an approach that seemed sensible at the time—it is likely that these systems would now be largely useless. Instead, the European defence industry must be positioned to scale up production & modify systems as needed”
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Great point. We don't need to buy a million drones. That would be a huge mistake. We need the capacity to produce them, the supply chains to do so reliable, the institutional agility to be able to modify them in days & weeks in response to emerging battlefield conditions.
“Had European nations procured some 100,000 quadcopter drones in 2023—an approach that seemed sensible at the time—it is likely that these systems would now be largely useless. Instead, the European defence industry must be positioned to scale up production & modify systems as needed”
Drones in Ukraine: Four lessons for the West
From overreliance on China to the growing involvement of civilians, the extensive use of drones in the Ukraine war offers crucial lessons for future conflicts
ecfr.eu
January 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Great point. We don't need to buy a million drones. That would be a huge mistake. We need the capacity to produce them, the supply chains to do so reliable, the institutional agility to be able to modify them in days & weeks in response to emerging battlefield conditions.
Winter has come to NATO. But with a month to go to a key meeting of Defence Ministers that will review both support for Ukraine and strengthening our deterrence and defence, we are speeding up.
January 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Winter has come to NATO. But with a month to go to a key meeting of Defence Ministers that will review both support for Ukraine and strengthening our deterrence and defence, we are speeding up.
This is great news. No better advocate for the changes that need to be made if Europeans are to take on more responsibility for our defence within NATO.
Major announcement 😉
I am thrilled to join @gmfus.bsky.social in March as Senior Vice President for Transatlantic Security and member of the executive team. The transatlantic partnership is more important (and complex) than ever, and I am excited to drive this work forward!
I am thrilled to join @gmfus.bsky.social in March as Senior Vice President for Transatlantic Security and member of the executive team. The transatlantic partnership is more important (and complex) than ever, and I am excited to drive this work forward!
January 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This is great news. No better advocate for the changes that need to be made if Europeans are to take on more responsibility for our defence within NATO.
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Let's talk allies! Nextgen scholars, you can apply to present @poni.csis.org winter conference 👇The conference will include a keynote presentation w @acwlapsley.bsky.social from NATO www.csis.org/events/poni-...
PONI 2025 Virtual Winter Conference | CSIS Events
The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) will host its 2025 Virtual Winter Conference on February 11. The theme of this conference is “Strengthening U.S. Alliances and Partnerships.”
www.csis.org
January 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Let's talk allies! Nextgen scholars, you can apply to present @poni.csis.org winter conference 👇The conference will include a keynote presentation w @acwlapsley.bsky.social from NATO www.csis.org/events/poni-...
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“For too long, we did not act.
Georgia in 2008.
Crimea in 2014.
And many did not want to believe he would launch all-out war on Ukraine in February 2022.
How many more wake-up calls do we need?”
Every European citizen should read this speech by NATO SecGen Rutte.
www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...
Georgia in 2008.
Crimea in 2014.
And many did not want to believe he would launch all-out war on Ukraine in February 2022.
How many more wake-up calls do we need?”
Every European citizen should read this speech by NATO SecGen Rutte.
www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...
“To Prevent War, NATO Must Spend More” - Speech by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Concert Noble, Brussels
(As delivered)
www.nato.int
December 12, 2024 at 7:05 PM
“For too long, we did not act.
Georgia in 2008.
Crimea in 2014.
And many did not want to believe he would launch all-out war on Ukraine in February 2022.
How many more wake-up calls do we need?”
Every European citizen should read this speech by NATO SecGen Rutte.
www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...
Georgia in 2008.
Crimea in 2014.
And many did not want to believe he would launch all-out war on Ukraine in February 2022.
How many more wake-up calls do we need?”
Every European citizen should read this speech by NATO SecGen Rutte.
www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...
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I thought this was an interesting conversation between @paulmason.bsky.social , Viktorija Starych-Samuoliené of @congeostrategy.bsky.social and Deputy Secretary-General of NATO @acwlapsley.bsky.social
I particularly enjoyed the bit when they discussed Deutsche Bahn :-)
I particularly enjoyed the bit when they discussed Deutsche Bahn :-)
NATO and the Future of European Security – Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage
Angus Lapsley, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning joins Defence Talks season 2 episode 1 to discuss NATO and the future of European security.
www.geostrategy.org.uk
December 7, 2024 at 8:32 PM
I thought this was an interesting conversation between @paulmason.bsky.social , Viktorija Starych-Samuoliené of @congeostrategy.bsky.social and Deputy Secretary-General of NATO @acwlapsley.bsky.social
I particularly enjoyed the bit when they discussed Deutsche Bahn :-)
I particularly enjoyed the bit when they discussed Deutsche Bahn :-)
Space is critical to how NATO defends and ensures resilience, and US Space Command in Colorado Springs is at the heart of the effort. So great to visit this week to discuss growing challenges ahead and meet embedded staff from Allies and Partners. 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇩🇰 🇦🇺 🇯🇵 🇩🇪 🇨🇦
December 6, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Space is critical to how NATO defends and ensures resilience, and US Space Command in Colorado Springs is at the heart of the effort. So great to visit this week to discuss growing challenges ahead and meet embedded staff from Allies and Partners. 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇩🇰 🇦🇺 🇯🇵 🇩🇪 🇨🇦
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Season 2 Episode 1 of #DefenceTalks is out now!
🎙️ @acwlapsley.bsky.social, #NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning, speaks to Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė and @paulmason.bsky.social about 'NATO and the future of European security'.
👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/podcasts/nat...
🎙️ @acwlapsley.bsky.social, #NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning, speaks to Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė and @paulmason.bsky.social about 'NATO and the future of European security'.
👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/podcasts/nat...
December 4, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Season 2 Episode 1 of #DefenceTalks is out now!
🎙️ @acwlapsley.bsky.social, #NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning, speaks to Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė and @paulmason.bsky.social about 'NATO and the future of European security'.
👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/podcasts/nat...
🎙️ @acwlapsley.bsky.social, #NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning, speaks to Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė and @paulmason.bsky.social about 'NATO and the future of European security'.
👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/podcasts/nat...
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What a contraption.
December 1, 2024 at 2:10 PM
What a contraption.
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When your dog hears a bag of treats being opened…
November 26, 2024 at 8:55 PM
When your dog hears a bag of treats being opened…
I do a lot of diplotartling then.
Word of the day is a favourite, from old Scots.
To ‘tartle’ is to hesitate while introducing someone because you have completely forgotten their name.
To ‘tartle’ is to hesitate while introducing someone because you have completely forgotten their name.
December 1, 2024 at 3:36 PM
I do a lot of diplotartling then.
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🎙️This week we heard from @acwlapsley.bsky.social, #NATO Assistant Secretary General about 'NATO and the future of European security'
#DefenceTalks season 2 premieres on the 3rd of December
Subscribe here 👇
geostrategy.org.uk/defencetalks/
@baesystems.bsky.social, @paulmason.bsky.social
#DefenceTalks season 2 premieres on the 3rd of December
Subscribe here 👇
geostrategy.org.uk/defencetalks/
@baesystems.bsky.social, @paulmason.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 1:55 PM
🎙️This week we heard from @acwlapsley.bsky.social, #NATO Assistant Secretary General about 'NATO and the future of European security'
#DefenceTalks season 2 premieres on the 3rd of December
Subscribe here 👇
geostrategy.org.uk/defencetalks/
@baesystems.bsky.social, @paulmason.bsky.social
#DefenceTalks season 2 premieres on the 3rd of December
Subscribe here 👇
geostrategy.org.uk/defencetalks/
@baesystems.bsky.social, @paulmason.bsky.social
On my way to Wilton Park and a quick glimpse of London now that storm Burt has loosened its grip.
November 25, 2024 at 11:14 AM
On my way to Wilton Park and a quick glimpse of London now that storm Burt has loosened its grip.
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Please don't get caught up on the range of the missile system launched. Whether it was an ICBM or an IRBM, the range isn't the important factor.
For signalling purposes it's much more significant that it was a MIRVed payload, which is exclusively associated with nuclear-capable missiles.
For signalling purposes it's much more significant that it was a MIRVed payload, which is exclusively associated with nuclear-capable missiles.
November 21, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Please don't get caught up on the range of the missile system launched. Whether it was an ICBM or an IRBM, the range isn't the important factor.
For signalling purposes it's much more significant that it was a MIRVed payload, which is exclusively associated with nuclear-capable missiles.
For signalling purposes it's much more significant that it was a MIRVed payload, which is exclusively associated with nuclear-capable missiles.
Thank you Major General Tim Hodgetts for your brilliant leadership of NATO’s medical community over the last 3 years. Medical is now recognised as a core NATO capability priority, critical to how we deter and defend.
November 21, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Thank you Major General Tim Hodgetts for your brilliant leadership of NATO’s medical community over the last 3 years. Medical is now recognised as a core NATO capability priority, critical to how we deter and defend.
NATO’s plans for collective defence rely on movement and sustainment of forces. So great to meet two key actors; LtGen Kai Rorschneider, who heads our enablement command, JSEC, and Dr Sigrid Nikutta, CEO of DeutscheBahn Cargo. Both critical to moving the stuff with which we defend the Alliance.
November 21, 2024 at 6:25 AM
NATO’s plans for collective defence rely on movement and sustainment of forces. So great to meet two key actors; LtGen Kai Rorschneider, who heads our enablement command, JSEC, and Dr Sigrid Nikutta, CEO of DeutscheBahn Cargo. Both critical to moving the stuff with which we defend the Alliance.
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Details of the just announced package of military assistance to #Ukraine from the United States.
www.defense.gov/News/Release...
www.defense.gov/News/Release...
Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine
The Defense Department announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
www.defense.gov
November 20, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Details of the just announced package of military assistance to #Ukraine from the United States.
www.defense.gov/News/Release...
www.defense.gov/News/Release...
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Hello, Bluesky! Are we welcome here? We’re the UK Defence Journal, stepping in to bring you the latest in defence news and insights. We’ve come over from Twitter and are ready to get started. Is there space for us? If you’re interested, let us know, share this post, and follow along for updates!
November 19, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Hello, Bluesky! Are we welcome here? We’re the UK Defence Journal, stepping in to bring you the latest in defence news and insights. We’ve come over from Twitter and are ready to get started. Is there space for us? If you’re interested, let us know, share this post, and follow along for updates!
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My memoir of my daughter, no paywall to read www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Miranda’s Last Gift
When our daughter died suddenly, she left us with grief, memories—and Ringo.
www.theatlantic.com
November 13, 2024 at 12:50 PM
My memoir of my daughter, no paywall to read www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...