Podcast

Rare Earth Mining, the F-15EX and Marine Corps Training

Sep 01, 2021

In this episode, National Defense takes a look at rare earth mining, the Biden administration’s embrace of a Trump-era fighter jet program, and how the Marine Corps is investing in new training systems.

Reusable Rockets, Navy Information Warfare & Hypersonics

Aug 12, 2021

In this episode, National Defense takes a look at reusable rockets, a secretive Navy information warfare program and the Pentagon’s latest vision for hypersonic weapons. (Sponsored by Duroair)

Arctic Vehicle, Mobile Nuclear Reactor and Navy Barnacle Prevention

Jul 06, 2021

In this episode, National Defense takes a look at the Army’s new cold weather vehicle, the Pentagon’s portable nuclear reactor program, and the Navy’s war on barnacles. (Sponsored by Duroair)

F-35A, Long Range Strikes and Additive Manufacturing

Jun 15, 2021

In this episode, National Defense takes a look at the uncertain future for the F-35A fighter jet program, quarrels between the services over long-range strikes, and what’s new in additive manufacturing.

Special Operations, Navy & Cyberhacking solutions

May 04, 2021

In this episode, National Defense takes a look at Special Operations Command’s role in great power competition in the Arctic, survivability challenges for the Navy’s new class of light amphibious warships and how the Defense Department is brainstorming cyberhacking solutions.

Countering Drone Threats, Helicopters and Columbia-Class Submarine

Apr 01, 2021

In this month's episode, National Defense takes a look at how the Pentagon is countering rogue drone threats, how the military helicopter industrial base is faring and supply chain  challenges for the Navy’s Columbia-class submarine. 

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. .