InsideAIR Podcast

EP 84: UK SPACE OPERATIONS

We hear lots about the space domain, but what does that actually mean and how is the UK using it as part of its defence policy?

Air Vice-Marshal Paul Godfrey is the Commander of UK Space Command, based at High Wycombe, and he spoke with Flt Lt Chris Sully to explain what his team does and what it means for the big picture.


EP 79: PROTECTOR TO THE SKIES

InsideAIR goes behind the scenes at RAF Waddington as the RAF's latest Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) makes its maiden flight.

The Protector RG Mk1 will offer a huge leap forward in terms of operability and capability as Sqn Ldr Daz Scales discovers.


EP 78: RAF TRAINING SPECIALISATION

The annual RAF Training Specialisation Conference has just taken place at RAF Halton.

Military Training Specialists are at the very heart of preparing future forces personnel to be able to deliver the capability to 'fly and fight'. AS1 Emma Kirwan caught up with some of those at the conference to hear about their plans and challenges.


EP 77: AMERICAN FOOTBALL WITH THE RAF MUSTANGS

RAF Mustangs are back, but this time in the shape of the RAF’s American Football team.

Our correspondent AS1 Emma Kirwan went pitch side to find out why the sport is rapidly growing in the British Military and to watch the RAF meet the Army in the final of the Inter-Services Championships. "Fly high, strike fast".


EP 66: TT 2023 WITH CPL MICHAEL 'JACK' RUSSELL

The world-famous Isle of Man TT Races have just finished for 2023 and Brize Norton-based Cpl Michael 'Jack' Russell was back with a record in mind - to complete all 10 events.

Join InsideAIR as we track Jack's efforts over the two weeks, take a trip around part of the famous course together, go onto the grid with him and hear the thoughts of TT legend (and 23 times TT winner), John McGuinness on Jack's record attempt. Flt Lt Chris Sully has the story.


EP 62: FAST JETS, DRONES AND CONGESTED AIRSPACE

How is the RAF dealing with the risks and threats posed by drones in an increasingly congested airspace? InsideAIR explores drone near misses, air safety and the future of working with UAV's or uncrewed air systems in Defence.


EP 31: FUELLING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE RAF

The RAF plans to achieve net zero by 2040, but for a military service that flies jets, that presents an incredible challenge.

From synthetic aviation fuel to biogas, the RAF is working towards a carbon-neutral future, both in the air and on the ground.


EP 32: WHAT IS RAFX?

If you’d like to see what day to day tech the RAF will be using in the future, a visit to the Innovation Hub at RAF Leeming should give you some clues.

We sent our correspondent Flt Lt Chris Sully to meet the RAFX (eXperimental) team and find out about Spot, a four-legged agile mobile robot.


EP 09: 55 YEARS OF UKMAMS

When you deploy on operations or exercises around the globe, it’s vital you have the right kit, in the right place, at the right time.

For 55 years, this has been the job of UK Mobile Air Movements Squadron (UKMAMS), and today we hear their story.

Our correspondent is Pilot Officer Amy Casey.

Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up on RAF news you may have missed and 'Name That Noise'.


EP 07: OVERCOMING ISOLATION WITH ESPORTS

Can online gaming beat lockdown isolation? Where is the line drawn between gaming enjoyment and gaming addiction and what are the cyber security risks? We asked our correspondent LAC Emma Kirwan to find out more from the RAF Esports Association.

Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up on RAF news you may have missed and 'Name That Noise'.


EP 06: RAF IN 2040 - FACT FROM FICTION

You may be familiar with stories from the RAF’s past, but what about stories from the future? We ask the head of the Royal Air Force and his Warrant Officer why the RAF is talking about the year 2040 and what could be, rather than what will be.

You may wish to read RAF Stories From The Future and the RUSI speech mentioned in this podcast.

You can also find and read the future stories mentioned by Googling ‘RAF Stories From The Future’.

Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up on RAF news you may have missed and 'Name That Noise'.


ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING IN C4ISR

Electronic devices on Earth, in space and even in our pockets constantly generate masses of data. Gaining information advantage by using all this data has become the challenge. We speak with Air Commodore Jez Holmes and Professor Patrick Baker from the RAF Rapid Capabilities Office to find out whether artificial intelligence and machine learning could hold the keys?

Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up on RAF news you may have missed and 'Name That Noise'.


ON GUARD IN SPACE

Space is an ever-changing domain and in this episode we speak to Flight Lieutenant Ryan Holden, Officer Commanding Mission Tactics Flight at Royal Air Force Fylingdales in North Yorkshire. Ryan explains why everyone should take an interest in space, how nations are co-operating and where space fits into the battlefields of tomorrow.

Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up on RAF news you may have missed and 'Name That Noise'.


RAF ELITE AND HIGH PERFORMING ATHLETES

The RAF encourages all its people to get involved in sport, but if you’re good enough to compete at the highest level, you could receive a package of support to help make you a champion. In this episode, our correspondent Flight Lieutenant Chris Sully meets some of the RAF’s Elite and High Performance Athletes.

Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up on RAF news you may have missed and 'Name That Noise'.

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