Julia Balm
@nuclearbalm.bsky.social
Research Associate, Freeman Air and Space Institute (FASI), KCL | space strategy, non-proliferation, space security 🚀🛰️✨
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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...
Hear our panel examine Iran’s evolving strategic posture & the JCPOA’s legacy:
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/a-dec...
June 16, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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...
Hear our panel examine Iran’s evolving strategic posture & the JCPOA’s legacy:
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/a-dec...
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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! 🚀🌟
June 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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! 🚀🌟
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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.
Featuring FASI’s @nuclearbalm.bsky.social as Co-Chair, the panel explore how the increasing accessibility of space is reshaping global dynamics.
May 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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.
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! ✈️🖋️
🚨 Last chance to apply - deadline is tomorrow!🚨
📢 FASI 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
📢 FASI 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
April 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Applications close tomorrow! This is a great opportunity to do a funded PhD on a contemporary air power topic! ✈️🖋️
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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...
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...
April 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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...
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...
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📢 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
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
March 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📢 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
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
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📢 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
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
March 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
📢 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
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
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💡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-...
📆 6 March, 12:15
📍 Bush House(SE)2.06
Register now 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/csss-...
Panel discussion: Women in Diplomacy & Security
Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Centre for Science & Security Studies.
www.kcl.ac.uk
March 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
💡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-...
📆 6 March, 12:15
📍 Bush House(SE)2.06
Register now 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/csss-...
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⏰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...
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...
February 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
⏰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...
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! 🌟
🚨 Just over one week to go! 🚨
There's still time to submit your abstract for FASI's Inaugural Air & Space Postgraduate Conference.
📅11th June 2025
🗨️Submissions welcome from postgraduate researchers, Masters & PhD students
To find out more visit 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...
There's still time to submit your abstract for FASI's Inaugural Air & Space Postgraduate Conference.
📅11th June 2025
🗨️Submissions welcome from postgraduate researchers, Masters & PhD students
To find out more visit 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...
February 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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-...
@fasikcl.bsky.social
📆 6th March, 12:15 - 13:30
📍 Bush House (SE)2.06
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/csss-...
Panel discussion: Women in Diplomacy & Security
Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Centre for Science & Security Studies.
www.kcl.ac.uk
February 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🌷 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-...
@fasikcl.bsky.social
📆 6th March, 12:15 - 13:30
📍 Bush House (SE)2.06
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/csss-...
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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.
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.
Commission and the High Representative present strong actions to enhance security of submarine cables
Today, in Helsinki, Finland, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen presented the Joint Communication of the Commission and the HRVP to strengthen the security and resilience of submarine cables.
ec.europa.eu
February 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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.
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.
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A question many Europeans are asking themselves.
on.ft.com/3Xad4pR How will the UK pay for higher defence spending? 🎁🔗
on.ft.com/3Xad4pR How will the UK pay for higher defence spending? 🎁🔗
How will the UK pay for higher defence spending?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to increase funding to the armed forces as security concerns grow
on.ft.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A question many Europeans are asking themselves.
on.ft.com/3Xad4pR How will the UK pay for higher defence spending? 🎁🔗
on.ft.com/3Xad4pR How will the UK pay for higher defence spending? 🎁🔗
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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...
@basicint.bsky.social. More info can also be found here: basicint.org/emerging-voi...
Emerging Voices Network - BASIC
BASIC’s Emerging Voices Network is a sustainable global network of high-potential, early career technical and policy experts who have begun to inherit the responsibility to manage nuclear threats.
basicint.org
February 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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...
@basicint.bsky.social. More info can also be found here: basicint.org/emerging-voi...
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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
FCC sets stage for SpaceX and wireless industry C-band showdown
The Federal Communications Commission looks set to launch a process to review new uses for upper C-band satellite spectrum at its first open meeting under Chairman Brendan Carr Feb. 27, potentially…
buff.ly
February 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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...
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...
New satellite deal to boost military operations, jobs and growth
Armed forces personnel will have access to the latest space-based imagery for military operations, following a deal signed for a new satellite system, named Oberon.
www.gov.uk
February 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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...
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?...
All about Tyche: UK Space Command’s first satellite
YouTube video by Ministry of Defence
youtu.be
February 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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
Oberon satellite system to deliver advanced surveillance for UK military under £127m deal
Unlike traditional satellites, Oberon uses radar technology to capture detailed images regardless of weather conditions or time of day.
www.forcesnews.com
February 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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
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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...
www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
European defence summit: Key takeaways on NATO, US relations, and procurement
NATO allies face a critical moment when it comes to European defence, including procurement challenges, US relations, and strategic unity.
www.theparliamentmagazine.eu
February 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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...
www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
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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...
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...
January 28, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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...
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 ✈️📡
🚨 Only a few places remaining!
Are you a @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social BA or MA student interested in a career in air and space?
This is your chance to get candid advice from industry experts and discover the diverse careers available in air and space.
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/air-a...
Are you a @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social BA or MA student interested in a career in air and space?
This is your chance to get candid advice from industry experts and discover the diverse careers available in air and space.
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/air-a...
January 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This is a great opportunity for KCL students to learn more about careers in air & space! Final few spots remaining ✈️📡
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💡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👇
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👇
📢 Call for Papers: FASI's Inaugural Air & Space Postgraduate Conference
📅 11th June 2025
📌Anatomy Museum, King’s Building
🗨️ Submissions welcome from postgraduate researchers, Masters & PhD students
To find out more or to submit a paper, visit 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...
📅 11th June 2025
📌Anatomy Museum, King’s Building
🗨️ Submissions welcome from postgraduate researchers, Masters & PhD students
To find out more or to submit a paper, visit 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...
January 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
💡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👇
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👇
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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.
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.
October 30, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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.
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.
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🔭🚨 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...
Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in the Directorate of Science at ESTEC, ESAC or STScl
Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in the Directorate of Science at ESTEC, ESAC or STScl
jobs.esa.int
August 26, 2024 at 4:06 PM
🔭🚨 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...