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FASI. An interdisciplinary initiative of King's College London dedicated to generating an understanding of air and space power issues in defence and security.
Join the @rafmuseum.bsky.social for a virtual lecture on coercive surveillance.

Hear from Arka Chowdhury who will examine the use of military force in Afghanistan & the North West Frontier in the interwar period.

📅 18 December
🕰️ 18:00

Register 👇
www.rafmuseum.org.uk/midlands/wha...
Virtual Lecture: Coercive Surveillance - RAF Museum
On Thursday 18 December 2025 at 6pm, Arka Chowdhury will examine the RAF and the use of military force in Afghanistan.
www.rafmuseum.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🛰️Last month, the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) team, from the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command, warned UK-licensed satellite operators of 2,402 potential collision risks.

Explore the report👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
November 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
💡Getting serious about building Ukraine’s air defence capabilities.

Read as Dr Julia Muravska reviews Ukraine’s current air and missile critical defence gaps and further explores innovative ways to overcome these challenges.

Explore it 👇
kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
🚨There is still time to register!

Hear from our expert panel of speakers who are set to explore current deterrence & escalation dynamics and how this relates to new domains, including space.

📅20 Nov
🕰️18:00
📍IET Savoy Place, London

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November 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Preparations are underway for the launch of the Copernicus Sentinel-6B satellite, with a UK propulsion system on board. 🛰️

Scheduled for launch on Monday, it will monitor sea levels from space to improve weather and climate forecasts. 🌍

Read more 👉 www.gov.uk/government/n...
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
2025 Sir Michael Howard Annual Lecture - Resistance: The Underground War in Europe, 1939-1945

📅 03 Dec | 📍Bush House

Dr Halik Kochanski will explore how and why all across Nazi-occupied Europe some people decided to resist the Third Reich.

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Sir Michael Howard Centre for the History of War Annual Lecture 2025 - Resistance: The Underground War in Europe, 1939-1945 | King's College London
Join us for a talk with historian Dr Halik Kochanski as she explores why and how people across Nazi-occupied Europe chose to resist the Third Reich—despite the risks, losses, and uncertain outcomes.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Congratulations to King's Professor Brooke Rogers, who has been appointed the UK Home Office's new Chief Scientific Adviser.

Prof Rogers will provide independent scientific advice to the Home Secretary, Permanent Secretary and wider Home Office.

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www.kcl.ac.uk/news/home-of...
Home Office appoints King's academic as most senior scientific leader | King's College London
Professor Brooke Rogers appointed as the new Home Office Chief Scientific Adviser
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
📢 One week to go

Join us for an insightful discussion exploring current deterrence & escalation dynamics and how this relates to new domains, including space.

📅20 Nov
🕰️18:00
📍IET Savoy Place, London

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November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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...
November 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
💻 If you missed last week's webinar ‘The Next Battle of Britain: IAMD in the Age of Escalation’ you can now catch up online.

Watch 👇
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November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
⏰ TODAY ⏰

The Next Battle of Britain: IAMD in the Age of Escalation

Join us at 10am this morning for an online panel discussion examining the strategic, technological & organisational challenges facing the UK in defending itself from air attack

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kcl.ac.uk/events/the-n...
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
FASI are delighted to host Prof Sir Lawrence Freedman, Prof Christopher Kinsey and Prof Wyn Bowen for an insightful discussion exploring current deterrence & escalation dynamics and how this relates to new domains, including space.

📅20 Nov | 🕰️18:00

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November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
💡Have you read our latest FASI paper?

Read as @sophyantrobus.bsky.social examines the development of the University Air Squadrons over the past century & explores how they remain a vital link between universities & the armed forces.

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www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Join the Malta High Commission to the United Kingdom to explore the contemporary significance of neutrality, drawing on the experiences of countries such as Malta, Austria, and Ireland.

📅 10 Nov | 🕕 18:00 | 📍King's Building

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Active Neutrality: The Strategic Role of Neutral States in an Age of Conflict | King's College London
This event will be jointly organised by King’s College London and the Malta High Commission to the United Kingdom. It will feature a panel of distinguished speakers followed by an open Q&A, with a net...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:18 AM
🚨There is still time to register!

Hear from our expert panel of speakers who are set to examine the strategic, technological & organisational challenges facing the UK in defending itself from air attack.

📍Online
📅 7 Nov
🕰️ 10am

Register 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/the-n...
November 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🕰️ Less than one month to go!

🛰️Secure your tickets for #DefenceSpace25, the annual conference of UK Space Command, delivered by the The Air & Space Power Association.

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

More info and registration 👇
airspacepower.com/conference/d...
November 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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📜 2025 Sir Michael Howard Annual Lecture - Resistance: The Underground War in Europe, 1939-1945

📅 03 Dec | 📍Bush House

Dr Halik Kochanski will explain how and why all across Nazi-occupied Europe some people decided to resist the Third Reich.

🎟️ RSVP: ow.ly/Bbne50X5C5l
October 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
📢 One week to go!

The Next Battle of Britain: IAMD in the Age of Escalation

Join us for an online panel discussion to examine the strategic, technological & organisational challenges facing the UK in defending itself from air attack.

📅7 Nov
🕰️1000 - 1130

Register 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/the-n...
October 31, 2025 at 7:59 AM
✨Nominations are open for King’s Alumni Awards 2026!

Across 12 categories, these accolades offer you the chance to celebrate our graduates working hard to make the world a better place.

Inspired by a King’s alum?

Nominate 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/alumni/kings...
October 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
This week, FASI were delighted to welcome Major General Tedman, Commander of UK Space Command for a Fireside chat with Dr Julia Balm.

The insightful conversation delved into the Major General's thoughts on 'What’s next for Space Command?'

Thanks to Major General Tedman for a great discussion.
October 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
How can Ukraine’s culture of innovation be channeled into a capability development system?

FASI's Julia Muravska considers the key gaps currently hindering this evolution & recommends steps to lay the groundwork for a capability architecture.

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From Culture to System: A Roadmap for Turning Ukraine’s Counterdrone Innovation into a Capability - Modern War Institute
The spring and summer of 2025 have seen Russia unleash an attritional aerial campaign against Ukraine, repeatedly launching massed salvoes of Shahed-type one-way attack drones. These attacks have targ...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
✈️ ‘Gowns Flying’: The first one hundred years of University Air Squadrons

FASI's @sophyantrobus.bsky.social examines the development of the University Air Squadrons over the past century & explores how they remain a vital link between universities & the armed forces.

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October 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🛰️Last month, the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) team, from the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command, warned UK-licensed satellite operators of 1,537 potential collision risks.

Explore the report👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
October 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
💡The Next Battle of Britain: IAMD in the Age of Escalation

Join us for an online panel discussion to examine the strategic, technological & organisational challenges facing the UK in defending itself from air attack.

📅07 Nov
🕰️10:00 - 11:30

Register 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/the-n...
October 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
📢 One week to go!

Applications for the 2025 RAF Museum Academic Awards will close next Friday 24 Oct.

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

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rafmuseum.org.uk/news/raf-mus...
October 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM