Ellie, Tim and Pieter discuss the latest UK defence review and its impact on air assets. There is a fascinating discussion around the strategic direction of air power and where it will evolve to using manned flight and unmanned technologies like combat drones.

 C-130J Hercules – Crown Copyright

This leads on to how the UK is developing military space capabilities. We also find out about Ellie’s return to flight and what plans there are for getting to fly ins and airshows this summer.

Typhoons from 12 Squadron – Crown Copyright

Recorded 13th April 2021

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• Defence in a competitive age https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-in-a-competitive-age
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A Royal Air Force E3D Sentry takes off from RAF Waddington – Crown copyright

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