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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast

December 2020 - Air Force Pilots, Quantum and 3D Printing

Dec 8th, 2020 12m 34s

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 practices. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 2020 - Pentagon's AI and Ethics, Air Force Laser Weapons on Fighter Jets and the Defense Secretary's Navy Plans

Nov 6th, 2020 12m 39s

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 f

October 2020 - Air Force Drones, the Army's Stryker Vehicle and the Pentagon's Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

Oct 8th, 2020 11m 15s

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on A

September 2020 - Air Force's Drone Replacement, Marine Corps' Infantry Weapons and Global Strike Command's New Innovation Hub

Sep 2nd, 2020 13m 35s

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on A

August 2020 - Future of Space Force, Army’s Search for COVID-19 Vaccine and Laser Communication Terminals

Aug 5th, 2020 10m 28s

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

July 2020 - Air Force Flying Cars Initiative, Navy Robotic Ships and SOCOM Biotech

Jul 8th, 2020 8m 32s

In this podcast, National Defense takes a deep dive into the Air Force’s flying cars initiative, the Navy’s robotic ship efforts and Special Operations Command’s research into biotechnology. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See aca

June Podcast - Marine Corps, R&D Priorities and New DARPA Efforts

Jun 3rd, 2020 11m 27s

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 an

May 2020 - COVID-19, Air Force Special Ops and Nuclear Reactor Plants

May 6th, 2020 9m 28s

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. S

April 2020: Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle Initiative, Land and Sea Mines

Apr 8th, 2020 12m 46s

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati

March 2020: The Balance of Power Between U.S. and Chinese Navies

Mar 5th, 2020 10m 13s

In this podcast, National Defense explores the balance of power between U.S. and Chinese Navies and examines new cyber regulations for industry. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 2020

Feb 14th, 2020 8m 50s

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. Get bonus content on Patreo

January 2020 - Vital Signs: Taking the Pulse of the Defense Industrial Base

Jan 9th, 2020 8m 9s

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 nationa

The Pentagon’s pursuit of virtual and augmented reality headwear, its path to employing 5G networks and the T-7A Red Hawk program

Nov 25th, 2019 11m 45s

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo

November 2019 - Army Research Efforts

Nov 6th, 2019 11m 24s

In this podcast, National Defense explores the Army’s research and development efforts. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 2019 - Army’s Scout Attack Helicopter, Navy’s Unmanned Vessels and the Pentagon’s Bomb Disposal Tech

Oct 2nd, 2019 11m 5s

In this podcast, National Defense examines the possibilities behind the Army’s new scout attack helicopter, the Navy’s exploration of emerging technology for unmanned vessels and the Pentagon’s plans to modernize its bomb disposal technology. G

September 2019 - Sixth-Generation Aircraft, Marine Corps’ amphibious combat vehicle and hypersonic maneuverability.

Sep 6th, 2019 10m 41s

In this podcast, National Defense explores the possibilities behind future sixth-generation aircraft, the Marine Corps’ amphibious combat vehicle and how dragonflies are being studied for hypersonic maneuverability. Get bonus content on Patreo

August 2019 - Pentagon’s Arctic Strategy, Army’s Small Arms Initiatives and Robotic Wingman Programs

Aug 7th, 2019 12m 37s

In this podcast, National Defense explores the Pentagon’s Arctic strategy, the Army’s new small arms initiatives and robotic wingman programs. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 2019 - Hypersonic Technologies, Army’s Robotic Initiatives and Artificial Intelligence

Jul 11th, 2019 10m 59s

In this podcast, National Defense explores the Defense Department’s hypersonic technologies, the Army’s robotic initiatives and the Navy and Marine Corps’ investments in artificial intelligence platforms. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on

June 2019 - International Market for the F-35, Navy's Shipbuilding Plans

Jun 6th, 2019 16m 53s

In this podcast, National Defense explores the international market for the F-35, the Navy’s shipbuilding plans and advancements in directed energy programs. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat

May 2019 - Special Operations Command's Vehicles

May 9th, 2019 15m 13s

In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the future of how Special Operations Command moves its commandos via air, land and sea. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 2019 - Space-Based Missile Defense, Marine Corps’ Robotic Tech and the Navy's New Helicopter

Apr 3rd, 2019 13m 13s

In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the future of space-based missile defense, the Marine Corps’ new robotic technology and the Navy’s search for a new helicopter. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p

March 2019 - Quantum Race in the National Security Community

Mar 6th, 2019 7m 43s

In this podcast, National Defense Magazine takes a deep dive into efforts to harness quantum technology. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 2019 - International Military Vehicles, New Body Armor and Autonomous Truck Convoys

Feb 6th, 2019 10m 31s

In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the expansion of the International military vehicle market for U.S. contractors, the Pentagon’s new body armor for ground troops and how the Army is gearing up for autonomous truck convoys. G

January 2019 - Next Gen Squad Rifle, Navy Training & Network Capabilities

Jan 8th, 2019 12m 59s

In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the Army’s next-generation squad rifle program, how the Navy is turning to simulator training and how the five-G wireless network could revolutionize artificial intelligence for the military.