Read more about the article Episode 9: Innovation Meets Operations: AI, Unmanned Systems, and European Defence Readiness 
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Episode 9: Innovation Meets Operations: AI, Unmanned Systems, and European Defence Readiness 

In this episode of StrategicALLY, hosts Livia Perrulli and Simon Perrin de Brichambaut are joined by Yves Augustus, former Belgian Army officer and Director of Business Development at STARK. With a background spanning engineering, defence, and business development, Mr. Augustus brings a unique perspective on how Europe can bridge capability gaps through innovation. We explore how the private sector can better respond to the operational needs of armed forces, the potential of AI-powered unmanned systems, and what capabilities are still lacking across European defence. Mr. Augustus also shares his views on transatlantic innovation gaps, lessons from U.S. initiatives like the Replicator program, and how EU defence investments could reshape industrial readiness. Tune in as we discuss how responsible innovation and military insight can drive strategic resilience and strengthen Europe’s position in a competitive global landscape. Podcast edited by Livia Perrulli. For more information about STARK and its work, visit their website and follow Yves Augustus on LinkedIn.

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15 July 2025
Read more about the article The Involvement of the Private Sector in the Militarisation of Outer Space and the Liability Problem
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The Involvement of the Private Sector in the Militarisation of Outer Space and the Liability Problem

The military use of space is not new, yet it has developed and become more advanced today. Space is relatively unregulated, as multilateral organizations such as the UN find themselves powerless to strengthen existing legal agreements. The private industry has evolved rapidly and challenges governments’ monopolization of the use of space. Outer space is now a shared realm with both public priorities and private initiatives, which impacts state security and the military use of space. The aim of this paper is to analyse how the involvement of private companies change the militarisation of outer space, which, while not new, has developed and become more advanced today. Some limits are placed by the existing legislation, but only upon States, while private companies are becoming more important in the outer space militarisation field.

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24 April 2025