Justin Bronk

Senior Research Fellow for Airpower RUSI

Professor Justin Bronk is the Senior Research Fellow for Airpower and Technology in the Military Sciences team at RUSI, and the Editor of the RUSI Defence Systems online journal. His particular areas of expertise include the modern combat air environment, Russian and Chinese ground-based air defences and fast jet capabilities, the air war during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, unmanned combat aerial vehicles and novel weapons technology. He has written extensively for RUSI and a variety of external publications, as well as appearing regularly in the international media. Justin also holds a Professor II position at the Royal Norwegian Air Force Academy, and is a member of the Editorial Board of the "Weapons and Equipment" Journal at the Central Scientific Research Institute of Arms and Military Equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. His PhD examined Balancing Imagination and Design in British Combat Aircraft Development at the Defence Studies Department of Kings College London. Justin is also a private pilot with more than 300 flying hours in light aircraft and gliders. In addition, he has over 20 hours backseat flying experience in fast jets with 9 air forces on types including Eurofighter Typhoon, Rafale, Gripen, F-16, CF-18 and Hawk.