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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 1d

Great to be back in London, and back on Whitehall for the RUSI Military Technology Conference 2025.

Our ability to master military change at a time of disruptive technological shift will define the security of our democracies
- and our free future.
@rusi.bsky.social

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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.bsky.social · 2d

“I must disappoint those who believe that our neutrality would protect Austria from Russian attacks. It is highly likely that we have long been in the crosshairs of Russian ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, electronic warfare operations, and cyberattacks.” - @hoanssolo.bsky.social

Im Krisenfall: Ist Österreich potenzielles Ziel russischer Angriffe?

Österreich könnte im Krisenfall ein Ziel russischer Angriffe werden. Die Neutralität schützt nicht mehr vor modernen Bedrohungen.

www.kleinezeitung.at

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 5d

Many thanks!

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 6d

And how to protect them! :)

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 6d

AI can deliver the asymmetric military advantage that Europe needs
- playing to our strengths & offsetting Russia’s

Together, Helsing & Blue Ocean are accelerating the development of autonomous mass precision sensors that will transform underwater surveillance.

helsing.ai/newsroom/hel...

Helsing acquires Blue Ocean, a specialist in autonomous underwater vehicles, to accelerate its Maritime Defence Programme   – Helsing

helsing.ai

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 10d

Czechia’s standing & influence have been strongest when it has been strongest in its embodiment of & support for freedom & democratic values.

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François Heisbourg @fheisbourg.bsky.social · 12d

SITREP 🇺🇦 DAY 1317

1. Next Ramstein meeting to be held at NATO HQ under 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 not US auspices
2. Zelensky at EU Council in Copenhagen
3. 🇷🇺 Mi-8 down
4. 28 Shahed leakers out of 86

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 12d

Mastering Military Change & the Defence Industrial Revolution Europe needs …
Both featured in my talk at the @WarsawForum this week.
Watch here (from 18:22)
www.youtube.com/live/Y4XUcxq...

Day 2: WSF2025 Competitive Waters: Securing Europe’s Seas and Reviving Its Shipyards

YouTube video by Warsaw Security Forum

www.youtube.com

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 12d

It was also energising to hear so many European participants focusing on how we strengthen our defence, our economies & gain technological leadership - rather than wallowing in our dependencies.

Thanks & kudos to @kpisarska.bsky.social, @pisarski.bsky.social & team for a successful #WSF2025

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 12d

It was great to engage with the impressive array of experts, policymakers & leaders from the military, industry, politics & civil society
- & catch up with friends & allies in the mission to ensure our free societies not only survive, but thrive in an increasingly hostile and competitive world.

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 12d

Using AI to protect our democracies.
Delivering autonomous mass for a strong Europe.

Video of my WSF speech (from 18:22👇

It was an honour to speak on behalf of @HelsingAI at @warsawforum.bsky.social this week

www.youtube.com/live/Y4XUcxq...

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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.bsky.social · 13d

"The EU’s age-old problem of choosing to talk about a crisis instead of resolving it came back to haunt it on Wednesday. Even with Europe assailed by drones, warplanes and hybrid attacks, a summit descended into familiar stalemate."
@politico.eu
www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...

Not even threat of war stopped EU summit becoming a talking shop

Leaders ran over time — but most of the key issues remained unresolved.

www.politico.eu

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 15d

Really looking forward to presenting Helsing & our mission at a crucial time
for European security today at the Warsaw Security Forum - if you’re here come and join us in the Chicago Room from 1130-1200
(I’ll be on at about 1145/1150

@warsawforum.bsky.social #WSF2025

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 16d

It depends if evolve our doctrine, OpCon & force structures to actually make the most of the new tech - drones included - and the wider possibilities of AI. Military effectiveness amid tech change depends, inter alia, on properly adopting, integrating & employing tech.

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 16d

We must not only spend more, but better. Europe needs real new capabilities.

Strong start to the Defence Track at the #WarsawSecurityForum

- interesting also to hear mention of the ‘Drone Wall’ already in the intro …

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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · 16d

Trying hard to moderate my Maia Sandu fangirling right now, but I gotta stress she's accomplished something no EEuropean reformist ever has: brought a fugitive oligarch back to face justice AND fended off massive Ru interference to win a referendum and two re-elections (parliamentary+presidential)!

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 19d

The future’s here,
it’s just asymmetrically advantaged.
Great report on Helsing’s CA-1 UCAV from @olivermoody.bsky.social in @thetimes.com

www.thetimes.com/world/europe...

The future of war? AI fighter jets trained in a matter of hours

Europe’s first uncrewed AI fighter jet, which beat human pilots in simulations, could be set for deployment within five years

www.thetimes.com

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Fabian Hoffmann @frhoffmann.bsky.social · 19d

European defense manufacturer Helsing presented the CA-1 Europa, a UCAV reportedly capable of performing a range of missions, including deep precision strike.

First test flight expected in 2027.

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 19d

lol. Thanks - it’s been an awesome 6 months so far!
It’s great to be part of such a mission-driven company that is really shaping Europe’s defence future. I appreciate your support.

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 19d

So proud of this.
Giving Europe its spine back.
Today we unveiled CA-1 Europa - Helsing’s upcoming autonomous combat aircraft built around the Centaur AI pilot. We’re building CA-1 to protect our continent, our freedom, & our values.
AI to protect our democracies.

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Sahra @sahralevine.bsky.social · 20d

Following @bctallis.bsky.social guarantees you'll be at the forefront of ideas and actions for a better future of security, peace and prosperity.

Be curious! Search the internet for the books and numerous articles he has written: an excellent source of inspiration.

Thanks, Ben!

#NeoIdealism

Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 20d

Off to Munich for a Thought Leadership session this evening & an exciting Helsing event tomorrow.

We’ve no time to waste in boosting European deterrence & need to work out how to best use autonomy & affordable mass systems to do so -& how that impacts our doctrine, missions & roles. Let’s go!

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 20d

Off to Munich for a Thought Leadership session this evening & an exciting Helsing event tomorrow.

We’ve no time to waste in boosting European deterrence & need to work out how to best use autonomy & affordable mass systems to do so -& how that impacts our doctrine, missions & roles. Let’s go!

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Benjamin Tallis @bctallis.bsky.social · 21d

“Russia is learning, adapting & becoming more lethal in Ukraine.

“We must move from a peacetime mindset to wartime readiness.

We must reward the bold & the innovative. We need mass production of new technologies.”

Storming speech from🇸🇪 Defence Minister Pål Jonson in Berlin

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Nordique Bonqeur Fella 🇸🇪🇦🇽🇫🇮🇩🇰🇧🇻🇮🇸 @nordicfella.bsky.social · 24d

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Gabriel Milland @gabrielmilland.bsky.social · 24d

Why is Europe being bullied like this by a Poundshop Sparta with the GDP of Benelux? Because we choose to be, of course.

David @puca.bsky.social · 24d

This morning, there has been significant air activity visible off the east and west coasts of Novaya Zemlya over a number of hours with Sentinel 3.
Contrails from orbiting/maneuvering aircraft are clearly visible.
I cannot say a Burevestnik test is occurring, but this is what I'd expect to see.

Sentinel 3 image showing aircraft contrails off the west and east coasts of Novaya Zemlya adjacent to Zone C

Sentinel 3 image showing aircraft contrails of an orbiting aircraft off the east coast

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