Co-founder, Sonder London • Adviser to space execs, writing on philosophy, science and religion • Seen in @thetls, @spectator, @thecriticmag, and elsewhere.
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Joined September 2011
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The Imperial College Space Society builds a powerful, world first space rocket engine with the help of Isembard.
Watch the full film here: youtu.be/Ps0C1TM8ogM
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A significant intervention. Listen to the experts⬇️. No hyperbole but a balanced and considered view⬇️.
Head of MI5 issues 'call to arms' in rare public intervention
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The @RoyalAirForce has renamed Air Command as Air and Space Command to reflect its role as the lead command for space across defence.
Makes sense.
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Quite flattering.
« L’Angleterre a toujours été, est et sera notre ennemie éternelle » : le Royaume-Uni, cible numéro un de la haine russe. →l.lefigaro.fr/WnM0
Ariane 6 has successfully launched Europe’s MTG-I2 weather satellite from French Guiana.
Encouraging.
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As NATO’s latest figures show the UK’s qualifying defence spend for 2026/27 is currently estimated to be 2.56% of GDP, we’ve updated our Government Tracker where we’re monitoring progress on Labour’s defence spending pledge.
Read more fullfact.org/government-trac…
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Britain does not have the firepower to prevent Russia from seizing its cargo ships, defence sources told The Telegraph.
Our experts break down what that means 👇
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On today's Americano podcast: Freddy Gray speaks to physicist and Spectator contributor Steve Hsu about the uncomfortable realities of modern warfare. Why are cheap missiles and drones so difficult and expensive to intercept?
Freddy asks Steve about just how depleted are America's missile stocks, and can the West rebuild its defence industry quickly enough?
They also discuss China's dominance of critical supply chains, the vulnerability of energy infrastructure and shipping, the strategic threat posed to Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, and why missile defence may be losing its long-standing race against missile technology.
Listen | spectator.com/podcast/is-ame… | @Freddygray31
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L’intérieur d’un piano Steinway, comme l’entrée d’un palais futuriste
📷 Charles Brooks
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🇪🇺🇮🇹 Mario Draghi: "27 countries spend more and get less." Europe heading toward €600+ billion in military spending (twice China's) yet still lacks sovereignty. It's time to integrate European defence
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When it comes to defence, Eastern Europe is seen as Europe’s other. In reality, it’s an equal player, writes @JCBretan
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.@FT Editorial Board:
European partners such as Spain and Greece should donate Pac 3 interceptors to Ukraine.
The US should confirm and go ahead with granting license to Ukraine for Patriot interceptor production.
France and Italy should accelerate SAMP/T NG deliveries and expand interceptor production.
Ukraine and its allies should tap defence start-ups to make mass-produced, lower-cost interceptors.
Ukraine's allies should do more to help target and destroy Russian missile production and launch sites.
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France strengthens NATO air defence over the Baltics
As part of Eastern Sentry, 🇫🇷 French Rafales completed their Air Policing mission in Lithuania, helping to safeguard NATO airspace and strengthen deterrence and defence across the Baltic region ↓ ac.nato.int/archive/2026/fre…
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What should the EU focus on to strengthen its position in the world?
Defence and security ranks first overall, chosen by 39% of respondents according to the latest Eurobarometer survey.
See how your country compares below and learn more here: link.europa.eu/TJB8hy
ALT Heatmap showing Eurobarometer survey results on EU policy priorities by member state (April-May 2026). The chart displays ten policy areas (Defence and security, Energy independence, Competitiveness and economy, Food security, EU values, Education and research, Foreign relations, Migration and population ageing, Climate action, and International trade) across all 27 EU member states. Data represents the percentage of respondents who selected each topic as a priority (maximum 3 topics). Colour intensity ranges from light blue (0–9%) to dark blue (50–59%). Defence and security ranks highest overall, with support reaching 54% in Cyprus and Lithuania, while Climate action shows lower priority in most member states. Variations exist between countries depending on the topic. European Parliament logo sits in the bottom right corner.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact in Mecca ft.trib.al/2V0gcNq
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Hermès made this scarf to mark the move of NATO headquarters from London to Paris in 1952.
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This is grippingly surreal. Heart of Darkness de nos jours.
Wagner’s Remnants Are Running an Opioid Empire in the Center of Africa wsj.com/world/africa/russia-…
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Without a doubt “Brazil’s Protestant work ethic is why they lost” is my favorite World Cup documentary discourse
Brazil was better when their players were womanizers, drunkards and slightly out of shape. In other words, when they were behaving like Catholics— letting the power of friendship and good fun do the heavy lifting.
Evangelical Protestant sterilization has flattened their ball, ruined their samba, and obliterated their swag.
World historic aura loss.
