Podcast

Navy's robotic ship plans, SOCOM's AI-enabled vehicle and a new laser system for Aegis

Mar 01, 2021

In this podcast, National Defense takes a look at the Navy’s plan for robotic ships, Special Operations Command’s interest in AI-enabled and hybrid vehicle technology and a new laser that will be integrated into the Aegis Combat System.

Army small arms portfolio, industry satellite servicing efforts and U.S.-Australia hypersonic cruise missile program

Feb 01, 2021

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the Army’s small arms portfolio, industry’s on-orbit satellite servicing efforts and a joint United States-Australia program to develop hypersonic cruise missiles.

NDIA Second Annual Vital Signs Report, Navy's New Torpedo and Army's Iron Dome Missile Defense System

Jan 18, 2021

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into NDIA’s second annual Vital Signs report, the Navy’s plans for a new torpedo and the Army’s Iron Dome missile defense system..

Air Force Pilots, Quantum and 3D Printing

Dec 11, 2020

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into Air Force pilot training, the Pentagon's quantum efforts and the Army's new 3D printing practices. .

Pentagon's AI and Ethics, Air Force Laser Weapons on Fighter Jets and the Defense Secretary's Navy Plans

Nov 01, 2020

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the ethical challenges the Pentagon is facing with regard to artificial intelligence, the Air Force’s plans to install laser weapons on fighter jets and the Secretary of Defense calling for a five hundred ship Navy. .

Air Force Drones, the Army's Stryker Vehicle and the Pentagon's Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

Oct 15, 2020

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the Air Force’s autonomous drone initiative, the Army’s new Stryker vehicle and the lessons learned by the Pentagon during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Air Force's Drone Replacement, Marine Corps' Infantry Weapons

Sep 18, 2020

In this issue, National Defense takes a deep dive into the Air Force’s drone replacement program, the Marine Corps’ push for cutting edge infantry weapons and Global Strike Command’s new innovation hub.

Space Force, COVID-19 Vaccine

Aug 17, 2020

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the future of the Space Force, the Army’s search for a COVID-19 vaccine and new laser communication terminals.

Air Force Flying Cars Initiative, Navy Robotic Ships and SOCOM Biotech

Jul 01, 2020

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into force structure changes expected to take place in the Marine Corps, the Pentagon’s shifting R&D priorities and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s efforts to tackle jet lag and other travel-associated problems.

Marine Corps, R&D Priorities and New DARPA Efforts

Jun 01, 2020

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into force structure changes expected to take place in the Marine Corps, the Pentagon’s shifting R&D priorities and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s efforts to tackle jet lag and other travel-associated problems.