Frank Ledwidge
Senior fellow of law and strategy at the Royal Air Force College; officer in the Royal Naval Reserve; worked in British foreign policy; doctorate in War Studies from King's College London; author of several books on military history and air warfare.
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Nov 23, 2021 • 41min
Ep. 6: Frank Ledwidge on Airpower
Frank Ledwidge, a senior fellow at the Royal Air Force College and expert in military history, dives into the transformative role of airpower. He discusses its pivotal evolution from World War I skepticism to a key military strategy in WWII. Key insights include the chilling impact of strategic bombings and the legacy of contested air raids, such as the Chinese embassy incident. Ledwidge also explores the implications of air warfare today and its intriguing transition into space, highlighting the urgent need for innovative strategies in an evolving battlefield.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 53min
Ep 147: Frank Ledwidge on War in Space
Frank Ledwidge, a Senior Fellow in Air Power and International Security at the Royal Air Force College, dives into the future of warfare in space. He discusses the transformation of aerial tactics for this new domain, highlighting the competitive tension between nations, especially the U.S. and China. Ledwidge elaborates on the dangers of space debris, anti-satellite technology, and the ethical implications of advancements like Starlink. He emphasizes the necessity for international norms to mitigate risks as space becomes a critical battlefield.
