Angus Lapsley

#CSG25 is a key moment in delivering a high readiness UK carrier strike group with 5th gen air power to NATO. Control of the Atlantic and the ability to strike from the sea all around the European peninsula are critical UK roles in collective defence. Great to see Norway supporting too.

Thanks Ian. These came to light this weekend, along with a collection of photos, not originals I think, which suggest that he was part of the 1st Division. In addition to Anzio, they cover Monte Cassino, Algeria, Palestine and Syria.

My last time chairing the NATO Defence Policy and Planning Committee. A great bunch who have done so much the behind the scenes to strengthen Alliance deterrence and defence over last few years. 💪

Two days with the amazing folks at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories. Their ability to harness multidisciplinary expertise, data and computing power is a huge asset to US and allied security. Deterrence, space and resilience all on the agenda. Worth the trip out there.

The targets for each Ally are classified Phil. But we will release information about the overall demand signal and how this is changing.

Indeed. In June NATO defence Ministers will agree an ambitious and detailed new set of capability targets for all Allies that reflect the demands of our collective defence plans. It is a generational shift in requirements reflecting the transformed security environment in Europe.

PONI 2025 Virtual Winter Conference | CSIS Events The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) will host its 2025 Virtual Winter Conference on February 11. The theme of this conference is “Strengthening U.S. Alliances and Partnerships.”

📆February 11, 10am-4pm ET

Join us for PONI's 2025 Virtual Winter Conference! The theme of this conference is "Strengthening U.S. Alliances and Partnerships" with a keynote from @acwlapsley.bsky.social at NATO.

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Drones in Ukraine: Four lessons for the West From overreliance on China to the growing involvement of civilians, the extensive use of drones in the Ukraine war offers crucial lessons for future conflicts

“Had European nations procured some 100,000 quadcopter drones in 2023—an approach that seemed sensible at the time—it is likely that these systems would now be largely useless. Instead, the European defence industry must be positioned to scale up production & modify systems as needed”

Great point. We don't need to buy a million drones. That would be a huge mistake. We need the capacity to produce them, the supply chains to do so reliable, the institutional agility to be able to modify them in days & weeks in response to emerging battlefield conditions.

Winter has come to NATO. But with a month to go to a key meeting of Defence Ministers that will review both support for Ukraine and strengthening our deterrence and defence, we are speeding up.

This is great news. No better advocate for the changes that need to be made if Europeans are to take on more responsibility for our defence within NATO.

Looking forward to it. Your picture also perfectly captures the glories of Brussels in February.

PONI 2025 Virtual Winter Conference | CSIS Events The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) will host its 2025 Virtual Winter Conference on February 11. The theme of this conference is “Strengthening U.S. Alliances and Partnerships.”

Let's talk allies! Nextgen scholars, you can apply to present @poni.csis.org winter conference 👇The conference will include a keynote presentation w @acwlapsley.bsky.social from NATO www.csis.org/events/poni-...

Check out the thread yesterday from Robert Colville on the other place. Very interesting

Sorry to hear that. Our boy lost his brother two years ago, which is why we got his “nieces”.

Always time well spent

“For too long, we did not act.
Georgia in 2008.
Crimea in 2014.
And many did not want to believe he would launch all-out war on Ukraine in February 2022.
How many more wake-up calls do we need?”

Every European citizen should read this speech by NATO SecGen Rutte.

www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...

NATO and the Future of European Security – Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage Angus Lapsley, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning joins Defence Talks season 2 episode 1 to discuss NATO and the future of European security.

I thought this was an interesting conversation between @paulmason.bsky.social , Viktorija Starych-Samuoliené of @congeostrategy.bsky.social and Deputy Secretary-General of NATO @acwlapsley.bsky.social
I particularly enjoyed the bit when they discussed Deutsche Bahn :-)

Space is critical to how NATO defends and ensures resilience, and US Space Command in Colorado Springs is at the heart of the effort. So great to visit this week to discuss growing challenges ahead and meet embedded staff from Allies and Partners. 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇩🇰 🇦🇺 🇯🇵 🇩🇪 🇨🇦

Season 2 Episode 1 of #DefenceTalks is out now!

🎙️ @acwlapsley.bsky.social, #NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning, speaks to Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė and @paulmason.bsky.social about 'NATO and the future of European security'.

👉 www.geostrategy.org.uk/podcasts/nat...

What a contraption.

When your dog hears a bag of treats being opened…

I do a lot of diplotartling then.

🎙️This week we heard from @acwlapsley.bsky.social, #NATO Assistant Secretary General about 'NATO and the future of European security'

#DefenceTalks season 2 premieres on the 3rd of December

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@baesystems.bsky.social, @paulmason.bsky.social

On my way to Wilton Park and a quick glimpse of London now that storm Burt has loosened its grip.

Please don't get caught up on the range of the missile system launched. Whether it was an ICBM or an IRBM, the range isn't the important factor.

For signalling purposes it's much more significant that it was a MIRVed payload, which is exclusively associated with nuclear-capable missiles.

Thank you Major General Tim Hodgetts for your brilliant leadership of NATO’s medical community over the last 3 years. Medical is now recognised as a core NATO capability priority, critical to how we deter and defend.

NATO’s plans for collective defence rely on movement and sustainment of forces. So great to meet two key actors; LtGen Kai Rorschneider, who heads our enablement command, JSEC, and Dr Sigrid Nikutta, CEO of DeutscheBahn Cargo. Both critical to moving the stuff with which we defend the Alliance.

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine The Defense Department announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.

Details of the just announced package of military assistance to #Ukraine from the United States.
www.defense.gov/News/Release...

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