The Evolving Russian Air Threat in the UK

Dr James Bosbotinis will consider the evolving Russian air threat to the United Kingdom and its implications. Russia’s interest, including thinking on conventional strategic deterrence and de-escalation, and investment in developing a long-range strike capability within the context of its wider military modernisation efforts, will be discussed. Russia’s growing arsenal of air, ship and submarine-launched cruise missiles, alongside a nascent ground-launched cruise missile and air-launched ballistic missile capability, poses a significant multi-axis threat to the United Kingdom. Dr Bosbotinis will discuss potential options to counter this threat, including possible operational approaches, capability requirements, and the implications for wider military strategy.