The High Ground: An ASPA podcast https://aspadiary.podbean.com The Air & Space Power Association is an authoritative independent voice and platform for discussion and debate on how air and space power influences today’s world and its relevance to the future. Our mission is to promote the advancement and understanding of military air and space power in the UK and beyond. Join us. Join the air and space power debate.

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:30:32 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Technology 1440 episodic Air and Space Power Association Air and Space Power Association No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22586068/Podcast-Profile-Image.jpg The High Ground: An ASPA podcast https://aspadiary.podbean.com 144 144 ”Britannia Shield”: Credible or clickbait? ”Britannia Shield”: Credible or clickbait? https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/britannia-shield-credible-or-clickbait/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/britannia-shield-credible-or-clickbait/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:30:32 -0300 yt:video:bz9UU3GDmsk The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

In this episode: After all the fuss around potential threats to RAF Fairford, and the recent Tory announcement of their Britannia Shield, Sean and Greg talk all things Missile & Drone Defence.

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In this episode: After all the fuss around potential threats to RAF Fairford, and the recent Tory announcement of their Britannia Shield, Sean and Greg talk all things Missile & Drone Defence.

]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 2869 Space: The new front-line? Space: The new front-line? https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/space-the-new-front-line/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/space-the-new-front-line/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:19:58 -0300 yt:video:aslsTUVjrH0 The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

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]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 2434 Flypasts: Reckless or Requisite Flypasts: Reckless or Requisite https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/flypasts-reckless-or-requisite/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/flypasts-reckless-or-requisite/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:30:32 -0300 yt:video:ekHTu0oNA_U The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

In the latest episode Greg and Sean draw on their decades of military flying experience to review the recent array of military (and civilian!) flypasts and whether they are "vital for morale" or a dangerous sign of complacency. Are low flypasts something to be encouraged as demonstrates "the right stuff", and is it any different when a civilian airline pilot attempts a low flypast over a stadium packed full of civilians.

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In the latest episode Greg and Sean draw on their decades of military flying experience to review the recent array of military (and civilian!) flypasts and whether they are "vital for morale" or a dangerous sign of complacency. Are low flypasts something to be encouraged as demonstrates "the right stuff", and is it any different when a civilian airline pilot attempts a low flypast over a stadium packed full of civilians.

]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 2996 Weapon stockpiles: End of an era? Weapon stockpiles: End of an era? https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/weapon-stockpiles-end-of-an-era/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/weapon-stockpiles-end-of-an-era/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:56:45 -0300 yt:video:1dXhyR1Ihcs The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

This week: With so much in the news about weapon shortages, Sean and Greg take a look at lessons from recent conflicts, why stockpiles matter and how they have become such a big problem for defence.

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This week: With so much in the news about weapon shortages, Sean and Greg take a look at lessons from recent conflicts, why stockpiles matter and how they have become such a big problem for defence.

]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 2452 1 full Secret Gifts to Ukraine? Secret Gifts to Ukraine? https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/secret-gifts-to-ukraine/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/secret-gifts-to-ukraine/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:56:25 -0300 yt:video:KtQoLedI4rc The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

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]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 2658 1 full Uncrewed Air Power - The Dawn of CYBERDYNE? Uncrewed Air Power - The Dawn of CYBERDYNE? https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/uncrewed-air-power-the-dawn-of-cyberdyne/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/uncrewed-air-power-the-dawn-of-cyberdyne/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:32 -0300 yt:video:7ghmL19cYRY The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

This week: With the arrival of multiple advanced combat drone variants, including BAES’ Brontanax, Sean and Greg discuss how they might shape the future of air warfare.

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This week: With the arrival of multiple advanced combat drone variants, including BAES’ Brontanax, Sean and Greg discuss how they might shape the future of air warfare.

]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 2610 THG - Global Air and Space Chief’s Conference 2026 - Day One Resume THG - Global Air and Space Chief’s Conference 2026 - Day One Resume https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/thg-global-air-and-space-chief-s-conference-2026-day-one-resume/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/thg-global-air-and-space-chief-s-conference-2026-day-one-resume/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:30:22 -0300 yt:video:QKZn_k1K9P4 Electric atmosphere in the Conference today - high protein multi-national discussion about how to optimise Air & Space power capability in an alliance and the challenges faced

Join Greg and Sean as they review the 1st day of this high protein event

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Join Greg and Sean as they review the 1st day of this high protein event

]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 1495 THG - Looking ahead to GASCC 2026 THG - Looking ahead to GASCC 2026 https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/thg-looking-ahead-to-gascc-2026/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/thg-looking-ahead-to-gascc-2026/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0300 yt:video:rYwMX4EOSxw With war raging on the European continent and in the Middle East, the UK's "First Responders" (Air & Space Power) have never been in greater demand. Join Greg and Sean on this week's The High Ground as they look ahead to this year's unique Global Air & Space Power Chiefs' Conference from London.

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]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 962 Defence Investment Plan: Hit or miss? Defence Investment Plan: Hit or miss? https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/defence-investment-plan-hit-or-miss/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/defence-investment-plan-hit-or-miss/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:30:25 -0300 yt:video:oGbjJ2sM5Qk The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

This week: Sean and Greg discuss the details of the curate’s egg Defence Investment Plan and focus on the implications for UK Air & Space Power. It’s certainly not a panacea, and carries some significant risks.

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This week: Sean and Greg discuss the details of the curate’s egg Defence Investment Plan and focus on the implications for UK Air & Space Power. It’s certainly not a panacea, and carries some significant risks.

]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 2989 UK Defence in Turmoil? UK Defence in Turmoil? https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/uk-defence-in-turmoil/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/uk-defence-in-turmoil/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:35:44 -0300 yt:video:AOK0xVC9hCY The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

This week: Sean and Greg discuss the incredible goings on within UK Defence last week, with the resignation of 2 Ministers. Should the Chiefs follow them out the door?

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This week: Sean and Greg discuss the incredible goings on within UK Defence last week, with the resignation of 2 Ministers. Should the Chiefs follow them out the door?

]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 2605 World War 3.0 World War 3.0 https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/world-war-30/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/world-war-30/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:18:09 -0300 yt:video:Nxymyocq1cI The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

This week: Greg and Sean take a first look at the Association’s new book, which is capturing the general mood. They also discuss Sean’s recent visit to a Space SME and the recent tragic Merlin accident.

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This week: Greg and Sean take a first look at the Association’s new book, which is capturing the general mood. They also discuss Sean’s recent visit to a Space SME and the recent tragic Merlin accident.

]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 2559 Defence Investment Plan: Pre-DIP Pod! Defence Investment Plan: Pre-DIP Pod! https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/defence-investment-plan-pre-dip-pod/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/defence-investment-plan-pre-dip-pod/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 17:30:49 -0300 yt:video:gZPEJcs0Lfc The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

This week: Sean and Greg discuss the ins and outs of the UK’s Defence Investment Plan as we eagerly anticipate its announcement. And there’s time to discuss the incredible EA-18G mid air accident earlier this week.

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This week: Sean and Greg discuss the ins and outs of the UK’s Defence Investment Plan as we eagerly anticipate its announcement. And there’s time to discuss the incredible EA-18G mid air accident earlier this week.

]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 2878 Battle of the Atlantic P8 Poseidon Battle of the Atlantic P8 Poseidon https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/battle-of-the-atlantic-p8-poseidon/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/battle-of-the-atlantic-p8-poseidon/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 18:16:39 -0300 yt:video:r5td1rrKRhc The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

In this edition of the podcast, Greg and Sean discuss the significant sub surface threat to the UK & NATO, and what challenges the UK faces in meeting it today.

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In this edition of the podcast, Greg and Sean discuss the significant sub surface threat to the UK & NATO, and what challenges the UK faces in meeting it today.

]]> Air and Space Power Association false No 2437 RAF Special - Pt 1: Air & Space Combat Power Visit 2026, RAF Brize Norton RAF Special - Pt 1: Air & Space Combat Power Visit 2026, RAF Brize Norton https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/raf-special-pt-1-air-space-combat-power-visit-2026-raf-brize-norton/ https://aspadiary.podbean.com/e/raf-special-pt-1-air-space-combat-power-visit-2026-raf-brize-norton/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:44:50 -0300 yt:video:8nwS_nKrvNU The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

This week: This THE HIGH GROUND podcast gets a privileged look into the workings of the RAF at a special event held at RAF Brize Norton. This is the first of 3 podcasts from there and covers the vital role of Control of the Air.

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This week: This THE HIGH GROUND podcast gets a privileged look into the workings of the RAF at a special event held at RAF Brize Norton. This is the first of 3 podcasts from there and covers the vital role of Control of the Air.

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