Robert Courts KC is a leading expert in military aviation and airpower, with extensive experience in UK defence policy, parliamentary oversight, and international collaboration. As a member and then Chair of the House of Commons Defence Select Committee, Robert led scrutiny of RAF combat air programmes, procurement, and sustainment challenges. He played a pivotal role in shaping the UK’s Combat Air Strategy, driving the 2018 MoD strategy that laid the foundation for Tempest and GCAP. A Royal College of Defence Studies graduate, and former Aviation Minister, Robert now leads Ascalane Partners, advising on combat air policy, regulation, and emerging technologies.