Podcast

Vital Signs 2023, Defense Workforce, Rare Earths

Feb 08, 2023

In this episode, National Defense discusses the 2023 Vital Signs report, the defense industry’s workforce challenges, and the rare earth supply chain.

B-21 Raider, Space Development Agency, Navy Mine Warfare

Jan 04, 2023

In this episode, National Defense discusses the B-21 Raider, the Space Development Agency, and the Navy’s mine warfare capabilities.

USS Gerald R. Ford, Project Convergence, X-Rays For Bomb Techs

Dec 06, 2022

In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy’s new aircraft carrier, Project Convergence 22, and x-ray machines that could make the job easier for bomb techs.

The Metaverse, Small Arms and the Space Force

Nov 01, 2022

In this episode, National Defense discusses the military and the metaverse, the Army’s small arms programs, and the Space Force’s focus on cyber capabilities.

October 2022: The Army and Auto Racing, Counter-Drone Tech and Air & Missile Defense

Oct 05, 2022

In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army’s work with the auto racing industry, the service’s counter-drone initiatives, and upgrades to its air and missile defense capabilities.

September 2022: Rim of the Pacific

Sep 07, 2022

In this episode, National Defense discusses the highlights of the 2022 Rim of the Pacific exercise.

August 2022: Loitering Munitions, the RD-180 Rocket Engine and Nuclear Submarines

Aug 04, 2022

In this episode, National Defense discusses loitering munitions, new US rocket engines, and the Navy’s construction of nuclear submarines.

Energetics, Special Ops Helicopters and Next-Gen Squad Weapons

Jul 19, 2022

In this episode, National Defense discusses energetic materials, new Special Ops helicopters and the Army’s Next-Gen Squad Weapon award.

SOCOM's Little Bird, the Navy's New Torpedo, and Polar Security Cutters

May 05, 2022

In this episode, National Defense discusses the future of the Little Bird helicopter, the Navy’s new torpedo program, and the delivery date of the Coast Guard’s new and improved icebreakers. Sponsored by BAE Systems.

The MQ-25 Stingray, Marine Corps vehicles and the B-52's new engine

May 02, 2022

In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy’s upcoming carrier-based tanker, the Marine Corps’ roadmap to new tactical vehicles, and the B-52 bomber’s engine replacement.