Podcast

U.S. Hypersonics, Space Propulsion Technology and the Defense Industry's Struggles to Attract Talent

Aug 01, 2023

In this episode, National Defense discusses U.S. hypersonic programs, emerging space propulsion technologies, and the aerospace and defense industry’s struggle to attract talent.

JADC2, DDG(X) and Special Ops Float Plane

Jun 29, 2023

In this episode, National Defense discusses the Defense Department’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative, the Navy’s development of a next-generation destroyer, and Air Force Special Operations Command’s push for a runway independent float plane.

V-22 Osprey, Space Force Tracking and Australia's Defence Strategic Review

May 30, 2023

In this episode, National Defense discusses the future of the V-22 Osprey, the Space Force’s struggle to track objects in orbit and Australia’s new Defence Strategic Review.

Railgun, NGAD and Special Ops Rifle

May 02, 2023

In this episode, National Defense discusses the return of the railgun, the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance program, and the expanding capabilities of Special Operations Command’s Reduced Signature Assault Rifle.

April 2023: AUKUS, E-7A and 3D Printing

Apr 04, 2023

In this episode, National Defense discusses the AUKUS roadmap announcement, the Air Force’s plans to accelerate production of the E-7A aircraft, and why the Navy must go all in on 3-D printing.

AUKUS

Mar 08, 2023

In this episode, National Defense discusses the Australia-United Kingdom-United States, or AUKUS, agreement and its submarine-building schedule, how shipyard capacity could affect the partnership, and the three countries’ collaboration to develop hypersonic and quantum capabilities.

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.