Freeman Air and Space Institute
@fasikcl.bsky.social
FASI. An interdisciplinary initiative of King's College London dedicated to generating an understanding of air and space power issues in defence and security.
🛰️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...
Explore the report👇
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November 20, 2025 at 9:20 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...
Explore the report👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
💡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.
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Read as Dr Julia Muravska reviews Ukraine’s current air and missile critical defence gaps and further explores innovative ways to overcome these challenges.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:54 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...
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...
🚨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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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.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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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.
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Join us for an insightful discussion exploring current deterrence & escalation dynamics and how this relates to new domains, including space.
📅20 Nov
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November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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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...
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
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...
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...
💻 If you missed last week's webinar ‘The Next Battle of Britain: IAMD in the Age of Escalation’ you can now catch up online.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:22 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.
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⏰ 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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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
👇
kcl.ac.uk/events/the-n...
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
⏰ 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
👇
kcl.ac.uk/events/the-n...
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
👇
kcl.ac.uk/events/the-n...
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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📅20 Nov | 🕰️18:00
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November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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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📅20 Nov | 🕰️18:00
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💡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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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
💡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.
👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...
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.
👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...
🚨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.
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📅 7 Nov
🕰️ 10am
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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.
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📅 7 Nov
🕰️ 10am
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November 4, 2025 at 9:12 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.
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📅 7 Nov
🕰️ 10am
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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.
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📅 7 Nov
🕰️ 10am
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🕰️ 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...
🛰️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
🕰️ 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 👇
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🛰️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...
📢 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
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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
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October 31, 2025 at 7:59 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
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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
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✨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.
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Across 12 categories, these accolades offer you the chance to celebrate our graduates working hard to make the world a better place.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:52 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...
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?
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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.
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
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.
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.
✈️ ‘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.
👇
ow.ly/OKeQ50XgYQx
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.
👇
ow.ly/OKeQ50XgYQx
October 24, 2025 at 8:30 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.
👇
ow.ly/OKeQ50XgYQx
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.
👇
ow.ly/OKeQ50XgYQx
🛰️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...
Explore the report👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
October 23, 2025 at 8:56 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...
Explore the report👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
💡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...
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
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October 20, 2025 at 10:18 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
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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
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📢 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.
👇
rafmuseum.org.uk/news/raf-mus...
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.
👇
rafmuseum.org.uk/news/raf-mus...
October 17, 2025 at 8:27 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.
👇
rafmuseum.org.uk/news/raf-mus...
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.
👇
rafmuseum.org.uk/news/raf-mus...
Join @lauchinainstitute.bsky.social for a #ChinaWeek discussion on the evolving security landscape in the #IndoPacific, with expert insights from Dr Brendan Mulvaney and Dr Marc Marmino.
📅 22 Oct
📍KCL Strand
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📅 22 Oct
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October 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Join @lauchinainstitute.bsky.social for a #ChinaWeek discussion on the evolving security landscape in the #IndoPacific, with expert insights from Dr Brendan Mulvaney and Dr Marc Marmino.
📅 22 Oct
📍KCL Strand
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📅 22 Oct
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🛰️Tickets for #DefenceSpace25, the annual conference of
UK Space Command, delivered by the The Air & Space Power Association are available now.
📅 2 December 2025
📍IET, Savoy Place, London and Online
More info and registration 👇
airspacepower.com/conference/d...
UK Space Command, delivered by the The Air & Space Power Association are available now.
📅 2 December 2025
📍IET, Savoy Place, London and Online
More info and registration 👇
airspacepower.com/conference/d...
October 13, 2025 at 8:23 AM
🛰️Tickets for #DefenceSpace25, the annual conference of
UK Space Command, delivered by the The Air & Space Power Association are available now.
📅 2 December 2025
📍IET, Savoy Place, London and Online
More info and registration 👇
airspacepower.com/conference/d...
UK Space Command, delivered by the The Air & Space Power Association are available now.
📅 2 December 2025
📍IET, Savoy Place, London and Online
More info and registration 👇
airspacepower.com/conference/d...
🌟 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...
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...
October 3, 2025 at 7:47 AM
🌟 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...
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...
💡 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...
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.
Read 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/baumols-cost...
September 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
💡 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.
Read 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/baumols-cost...
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.
Read 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/baumols-cost...
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...
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...
September 18, 2025 at 8:04 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...
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...
🛰️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👇
ow.ly/irYL50WWKiI
Explore the report👇
ow.ly/irYL50WWKiI
September 17, 2025 at 7:59 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 971 potential collision risks.
Explore the report👇
ow.ly/irYL50WWKiI
Explore the report👇
ow.ly/irYL50WWKiI
💡 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...
Read as Dr Dominika Kunertova explores the five main challenges militaries are facing on the journey towards drone diversity.
👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...
September 16, 2025 at 8:10 AM
💡 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.
👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...
Read as Dr Dominika Kunertova explores the five main challenges militaries are facing on the journey towards drone diversity.
👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...