Summary: 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.
