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Editor/journalist: specialising in aerospace, defence, cyber security and smart cities. Editor of RAF Air and Space Power, Co-Editor of NITECH.

Kent, UK
Joined February 2015
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I am immensely proud to have presented Gen SA Luca Goretti with the @GAFCCC Trophy (now named the Gen SA Goretti Trophy for his personal efforts) for the @ItalianAirForce’s outstanding contribution in the field of Climate Change & Sustainability.
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The ingenuity of our people is driving grassroots innovations across the RAF. Last night, the Astra Awards recognised some of the most incredible individuals and activities that have happened over the past year. Read more about the winners: ow.ly/1zYV50POEHb #RAFAstra
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Yesterday, a #NATO surveillance drone concluded a flight over 🇫🇮, the Alliance’s newest member. Surveillance data collected by the aircraft are made available to all Allies to inform Alliance decision-making processes Read more: ac.nato.int/archive/2023/AGS…
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The RAF has signed a landmark Vision Statement with the @usairforce, which will reshape the future of joint air combat operations. Full story 👉 ow.ly/IoQY50PKZnj
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Exciting……. – at Centerville, GA
CyCon 2024 “Over the Horizon” Call for Papers is now open! #CyCon 2024 focuses on forthcoming tech trends and the interplay between science, technology, innovation, industry, law, sociology-economic, and geopolitical factors both on the horizon and beyond. ccdcoe.org/uploads/2024/01/C…
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Let's hear from the Nations👂   🇬🇧UK Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP explains the need for the defence sector to expand its innovator network to develop & implement solutions as technology evolves.   Read p50 #NITECH 📖bit.ly/nitech9   #MagazineMonday @UKNATO
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I've voted for ZOE Science & Nutrition - podfollow.com/1611216298 in the @britpodawards Listeners' Choice Award. Vote for your fave: britishpodcastawards.com/vot…. – at Georgia, USA
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This year's theme for the @RoyalAirForce Air and Space Power publication is global air and space power. Read ADS Chief Executive Kevin Craven's strategic industry partner perspective: issuu.com/globalmediapartner…
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Tonight, Squadron Leader Mathew ‘Stanny’ Stannard, an RAF Test Pilot, will be in the cockpit as @VirginOrbit launches the first rocket into space from the UK.​ On behalf of the entire RAF, best of luck! Watch the launch live at 9PM: youtu.be/5Co18HcyqHk #CountdownToCornwall
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Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP response to the Russian withdrawal from Kherson.
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.@Armee_de_lair 🇫🇷 2000-5F and @RoyalAirForce 🇬🇧 Typhoons flew training maneuvers out of Estonia 🇪🇪 in the Baltics. #NATO Allied Air forces regularly train together in the Baltic Sea region ensuring the safety and security of our Allied airspace. #SecuringTheSkies
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The flag of #Ukraine was raised today next to those @NATO member states at @ccdcoe to welcome 🇺🇦 on the road to membership. 🇺🇦 will be a valuable contributor when it wins the war and starts to rebuild. For that we support and #StandWithUkraine️ in every possible way.
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Takeaway from #NATOSummit: 🔹Our unity & support to 🇺🇦 is firm. 🔹2% of GDP on defence must be the floor not the ceiling. Today 🇪🇪 decided to increase our spending to 2,5%. 🔹To defend @NATO territory, we need forward defence - including more NATO troops & air defence in Estonia.
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Air and Space leaders from around the world met in Canberra 🇦🇺 this week united in our common aims, and determination to face shared challenges side-by-side. Thank you @AusAirForce for bringing us together. @RoyalAirForce #ASPCon22
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SECGEN, thank you for your extraordinary leadership. I am very happy to be able to continue to serve longer with you. It’s an honour and a privilege. #WeAreNATO
Honoured by the decision of #NATO Heads of State and Government to extend my term as Secretary General until 30 September 2023. As we face the biggest security crisis in a generation, we stand united to keep our Alliance strong and our people safe. bit.ly/3tx3IpP
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We are excited to announce the RIAT debut of the Austrian Air Force QRA Demo plus further flying displays from the Swedish Air Force with their Gripen and ultra-rare Sk.60, plus static display updates. For all the details head over to bit.ly/RIAT_Announcements #RIAT22 #RIAT2022✈️
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Honoured by the decision of #NATO Heads of State and Government to extend my term as Secretary General until 30 September 2023. As we face the biggest security crisis in a generation, we stand united to keep our Alliance strong and our people safe. bit.ly/3tx3IpP
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#NATO has reinforced its defensive presence in the Eastern flank of the Alliance with more forces in the Air, land and sea domains. As you can se below, the Allies are working together to enhance our posture due to the #RussianUkrainianWar
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We face a new reality for our security due to #Russia’s illegal invasion of #Ukraine. In response, #NATO has reinforced its defensive presence in the eastern part of the Alliance with more troops, planes & ships. Here’s the overview ⤵️
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