Podcast

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.

COVID-19, Air Force Special Ops and Nuclear Reactor Plants

May 01, 2020

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the defense industrial base, Air Force Special Operations Command teams and nuclear reactor plants.

Robotic Combat Vehicles

Apr 01, 2020

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the Army’s new robotic combat vehicle initiative and the resurgence of both land and sea mines.

The Balance of Power Between U.S. and Chinese Navies

Mar 09, 2020

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into industry’s effort to improve satellite communications, how the military is modernizing the nuclear triad and new initiatives from the Defense Innovation Unit.

Satellite Communications, Nuclear Triad and Defense Innovation

Feb 26, 2020

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into industry’s effort to improve satellite communications, how the military is modernizing the nuclear triad and new initiatives from the Defense Innovation Unit.

Vital Signs: Taking the Pulse of the Defense Industrial Base

Jan 10, 2020

In this podcast, the magazine examines NDIA’s new annual study called Vital Signs. The report establishes the basis for a regular, reliable, nonpartisan and empirical assessment of the health of the defense industrial base to inform the national security policy community.

Training and Simulation

Dec 03, 2019

In this podcast, National Defense examines the Pentagon’s pursuit of virtual and augmented reality headwear, its path to employing 5G networks and the T-7A Red Hawk program.