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Julia Balm

@nuclearbalm.bsky.social
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Research Associate, Freeman Air and Space Institute (FASI), KCL | space strategy, non-proliferation, space security 🚀🛰️✨

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Julia Balm @nuclearbalm.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
It’s such a pleasure to step up as Co-Director at FASI, a real heart of academic thinking on air and space power issues and an institution I’ve proudly work in across 6 great years. Looking forward to this next chapter, to growing the field, and to supporting the next generation of researchers ✈️🚀
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Are we still going to Mars? FASI's @nuclearbalm.bsky.social joins BBC Radio 4's The Briefing Room to explore the impact of a human mission to Mars and what would we hope to achieve there. Listen 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio 4 - The Briefing Room, Are we still going to Mars?
David Aaronovitch discusses the future of space exploration.
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
How should the UK respond to the growing threat of space conflict? FASI's @nuclearbalm.bsky.social explains "The use of dual-use civilian space systems further complicates escalation, as interference may unintentionally draw private actors into conflict." Read 👇 inews.co.uk/news/world/r...
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Russia and China could kick off war in space - here's how Britain can fight back
Maj-Gen Paul Tedman, the head of UK Space Command, says the threat of war in space is 'here, now' - and growing
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
In a week marked by extraordinary escalation in the middle east, join us to discuss the 10th anniversary of the JCPOA, a landmark nuclear agreement between Iran & world powers Hear our panel examine Iran’s evolving strategic posture & the JCPOA’s legacy: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/a-dec...
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Sophy Higgins @sophyhiggins.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
What a fantastic day it was at the @fasikcl.bsky.social conference with four panels of incredible research by the next gen of air and space power thinking! 🚀🌟
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
This afternoon’s fireside chat at #LDC2025 explores ‘The Private Sector’s Role in Allied Space Defence’ Featuring FASI’s @nuclearbalm.bsky.social as Co-Chair, the panel explore how the increasing accessibility of space is reshaping global dynamics.
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Julia Balm @nuclearbalm.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Applications close tomorrow! This is a great opportunity to do a funded PhD on a contemporary air power topic! ✈️🖋️
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
How has the RAF’s approach to sUAS evolved in response to the Ukraine war? FASI’s Arun Dawson & @aleixnadal.bsky.social discuss in new research titled ‘Concept to Combat: The Royal Air Force, Small Drones and the War in Ukraine’ Read here 👇 brill.com/view/journal...
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
📢 The Freeman Air and Space Institute is hiring! We are looking for a PhD Studentship to support FASI’s research in the field of air power. 💡 Fully funded, stipend, tuition, & research support 🗓️ Deadline to apply: 9 April Apply now 👇 ow.ly/ZFqY50Vnb4G
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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 02/03/2025
📢 Are you or someone you know considering a career in the think tank sector? We're hosting an online webinar for those interested in the sector, aimed particularly at those from under-represented groups. Find out more and sign up here👇 buff.ly/3CYMwky
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
💡Join FASI's @nuclearbalm.bsky.social & @sophyhiggins.bsky.social who will be celebrating Intl. Women’s Day with a panel discussion highlighting the contributions of women to diplomacy & security. 📆 6 March, 12:15 📍 Bush House(SE)2.06 Register now 👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/events/csss-...
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Panel discussion: Women in Diplomacy & Security
Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Centre for Science & Security Studies.
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
⏰TODAY⏰ Join us today for an online panel discussion exploring the resilience of Ukraine’s air defence & the challenges of Russia’s use of counterspace capabilities. 📅 28 Feb ⏲️15:00 GMT Register now 👇 kcl.ac.uk/events/war-a...
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Julia Balm @nuclearbalm.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Tomorrow is the final day for submissions! 🌟
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Julia Balm @nuclearbalm.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
🌷 Celebrating Intl. Women’s Day with this panel discussion on 6 March highlighting the contributions of women to diplomacy and security - organised by CSSS @warstudieskcl.bsky.social @fasikcl.bsky.social 📆 6th March, 12:15 - 13:30 📍 Bush House (SE)2.06 www.kcl.ac.uk/events/csss-...
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Panel discussion: Women in Diplomacy & Security
Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Centre for Science & Security Studies.
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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
The EU is beefing up its subsea security. Today, we are taking steps to sanction saboteurs, deter adversaries and mobilise our military and civil capacities when needed. This includes boosting funding to safeguard critical infrastructure.
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Commission and the High Representative present strong actions to enhance security of submarine cables
Today, in Helsinki, Finland, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen presented the Joint Communication of the Commission and the HRVP to strengthen the security and resilience of submarine cables.
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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 19/02/2025
A question many Europeans are asking themselves. on.ft.com/3Xad4pR How will the UK pay for higher defence spending? 🎁🔗
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How will the UK pay for higher defence spending?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to increase funding to the armed forces as security concerns grow
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Defence Research Network @defenceresnet.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Are you an ECR interested in nuclear weapons and nuclear policy issues? Then check out the EVN, part of @basicint.bsky.social. More info can also be found here: basicint.org/emerging-voi...
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Emerging Voices Network - BASIC
BASIC’s Emerging Voices Network is a sustainable global network of high-potential, early career technical and policy experts who have begun to inherit the responsibility to manage nuclear threats.
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Brian Weeden @brianweeden.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
The FCC is looking to reallocate more C-band spectrum, but the question is whether it will go to LEO broadband or terrestrial wireless providers, or a mix of everyone
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FCC sets stage for SpaceX and wireless industry C-band showdown
The Federal Communications Commission looks set to launch a process to review new uses for upper C-band satellite spectrum at its first open meeting under Chairman Brendan Carr Feb. 27, potentially…
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Julia Balm @nuclearbalm.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Great announcement about Oberon today. R&D is at the beginning for the UK to grow sovereign space capabilities and it’s important to celebrate and recognise R&D as a piece fitting into the larger space power puzzle. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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New satellite deal to boost military operations, jobs and growth
Armed forces personnel will have access to the latest space-based imagery for military operations, following a deal signed for a new satellite system, named Oberon.
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Julia Balm @nuclearbalm.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
More images from Tyche released here: youtu.be/1hpTlC3DWYQ?...
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All about Tyche: UK Space Command’s first satellite
YouTube video by Ministry of Defence
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Julia Balm @nuclearbalm.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
First image from Tyche out is pretty exciting!! 🛰️✈️https://www.forcesnews.com/news/new-satellite-system-set-deliver-advanced-surveillance-uk-military-ps127-million-deal
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Oberon satellite system to deliver advanced surveillance for UK military under £127m deal
Unlike traditional satellites, Oberon uses radar technology to capture detailed images regardless of weather conditions or time of day.
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Eloise Hardy @eloisehardy96.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Great to speak with @camillegrand.bsky.social from @ecfr.eu on the future of European defence in the face of uncertain US support for the transatlantic alliance. www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
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European defence summit: Key takeaways on NATO, US relations, and procurement
NATO allies face a critical moment when it comes to European defence, including procurement challenges, US relations, and strategic unity.
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Are you a @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Masters student working on air & space related topics? FASI are hosting a 'Drop-In Session' where students can discuss dissertation proposals & get tailored industry expert advice. 📅25th Feb, 10:00 📍Dockrill Room Sign up 👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/events/postg...
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Julia Balm @nuclearbalm.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
This is a great opportunity for KCL students to learn more about careers in air & space! Final few spots remaining ✈️📡
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
💡In case you missed it... The call for papers for FASI's Inaugural Air & Space Postgraduate Conference is open until Friday 28th February. Find out more on how to submit your paper here👇
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 30/10/2024
Yesterday FASI’s Julia Balm and Aleix Nadal Campos hosted a strategic wargame that focused on the UK’s Space Architecture. Players were able to consider the evaluation of space dependencies and allied support in 2030. Special thanks to Evan D'Alessandro for developing & running the game.
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Sarah Kendrew @sarahkendrew.bsky.social · 26/08/2024
🔭🚨 Astronomer PSA: the ESA Research Fellowships in space science are open for the 2024 recruitment round! These Fellowships can be held at ESAC (E), ESTEC (NL) or here at @spacetelescope.bsky.social (US) >> jobs.esa.int/job/Baltimor...
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Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in the Directorate of Science at ESTEC, ESAC or STScl
Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in the Directorate of Science at ESTEC, ESAC or STScl
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Julia Balm @nuclearbalm.bsky.social · 01/03/2024
Thrilled about this next FASI event- “Masters of the Air: Depictions of Air Power in TV & Film”- it’s going to be a blast so be sure to get your tickets in advance ✈️🎥🎞️ 📅18.30 - 20.30, 27th March ow.ly/bxyp50QJomJ
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Join the guestlist – Masters of the Air: Depictions of Air Power in TV & Film – Anatomy Lecture Theatre, King's Building, King's College London
Masters of the Air: Depictions of Air Power in TV & Film – Anatomy Lecture Theatre, King's Building, King's College London, Wed 27 Mar 2024 - The Freeman Air and Space Institute (FASI) is delighted to...
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Julia Balm @nuclearbalm.bsky.social · 13/02/2024
Aleix Nadal’s new paper with @fasikcl.bsky.social is certainly worth a read. The most comprehensive review of the UK’s space deterrence posture to date with key insights into why deterrence by denial is a strong strategic approach 🇬🇧🛰️ @kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/a...
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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 31/01/2024
🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨 "The state of the UK economy 2024" brings together leading academics to assess how the UK can break from the current economic and political "doom loop". It highlights the impact of "short-termism" and "political instability". 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/research-pap...
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The state of the UK economy 2024 - UK in a changing Europe
This UK in a Changing Europe report takes stock of the UK economy in order to assess how it can break from the current economic and political 'doom loop'.
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Chatham House @chathamhouse.org · 09/02/2024
If cybercrime was a country, it would have one of the largest economies in the world. Statista estimates that the cost of cybercrime was $8.15 trillion in 2023.
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A European cybercrime breakthrough is good news but only half the battle
While the e-evidence framework is an important step, major differences with other parts of the world must be overcome to achieve real progress in the fight against cybercrime.
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Freeman Air and Space Institute @fasikcl.bsky.social · 09/02/2024
🌌🔭How dependent are we on space? In a new article for FASI, @nuclearbalm.bsky.social defends the importance of space systems and explores the need for better communication around our critical dependence on space. Read here🔽 www.kcl.ac.uk/space-depend...
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Space Dependence: a need for better communication
Space is one of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sectors. During a time when there's a cost of living crisis, prioritizing investment in space may seem unnecessary. However, it's…
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Bleddyn Bowen @bleddb.bsky.social · 09/02/2024
My slides from a talk I did for the @mybisa.bsky.social Astropolitics Working Group on publishing books in International Relations are available here: www.bisa.ac.uk/members/work...
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Book proposals and publishing- Astropolitics | BISA
- Astropolitics Working Group
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Julia Balm @nuclearbalm.bsky.social · 09/02/2024
🛰️📡Published an article on our growing dependence on space systems. More effort is needed to convey the realities of a modern world dependent on critical space infrastructure- this starts with a better communications strategy: www.kcl.ac.uk/space-depend...
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Space Dependence: a need for better communication
Space is one of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sectors. During a time when there's a cost of living crisis, prioritizing investment in space may seem unnecessary. However, it's…
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Julia Balm @nuclearbalm.bsky.social · 02/02/2024
FASI’s hosting an online event on 14 February at 15:00 with Mr Roberto I. Guerrero on “'How to create an energy-optimised Air Force”- do join!! www.kcl.ac.uk/events/how-t...
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How to create an energy-optimised Air Force: An online event with Mr Roberto I. Guerrero
The Freeman Air and Space Institute (FASI) are proud to host 'How to create an energy-optimised Air Force: An online event with Mr Roberto I. Guerrero, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Air Force f...
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