National Defense Magazine
National Defense is a podcast on military technology and defense industry trends, from the articles of National Defense Magazine.November 2025: Special Ops Aircraft, Uncrewed Maritime Systems, and Munitions Production
In this episode, National Defense discusses Air Force Special Operations Command's new aircraft, the hesitant adoption of autonomous maritime systems, and how government and industry are scaling to meet a spike in munitions production needs.Â
Published on: October 31, 2025October 2025: DIY Drones, Airborne Comms and Navy Robots in NATO Waters
In this episode, National Defense discusses how Army units in Europe are building their own drones, an increasingly popular airborne communications system and why a U.S. Navy task force is teaming up with a NATO task force.
Published on: October 1, 2025September 2025: Ground Robots in Ukraine, 155mm Artillery Round Production and Drone Executive Orders
In this episode, National Defense discusses the proliferation of ground robots in Ukraine, the status of the Army's goal to increase the production of one-fifty-five millimeter artillery rounds and the potential impact of recent drone-related Executive Orders.Â
Published on: September 2, 2025August 2025: U.S.-China Biotechnology Race, Hypersonic Weapons and Atlantic Alliance 25
In this episode, National Defense discusses the U.S.-China biotechnology race, the status of hypersonic weapons programs in the United States and a recent NATO amphibious exercise.Â
Published on: August 6, 2025July 2025: Special Ops aircraft, Marine Corps drones and Army vehicles
In this episode, National Defense discusses aircraft modernization in Special Operations Command, the Marine Corps' drone fleet and axed Army vehicle programs.
Published on: July 2, 2025June 2025: Ghost Bat, AUKUS and Project Convergence
In this episode, National Defense discusses the future of Australia's sovereign uncrewed aircraft, the status of AUKUS Pillar Two and Project Convergence.
Published on: June 3, 2025May 2025: MQ-25, Golden Dome and XM30
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy's new carrier-based drone, President Donald Trump's Golden Dome air and missile defense initiative, and the Army's latest strategy to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
Published on: April 30, 2025April 2025: Special Shipbuilding Report
In this episode, National Defense discusses the shipbuilding industry's workforce challenges in a special report.
Published on: April 3, 2025March 2025: AUKUS Tech, the Air Force and the Navy's Hybrid Fleet
In this episode, National Defense discusses AUKUS's technology and information sharing challenges, the Air Force's maritime strike role, and the Navy's new robotics warfare specialists.
Published on: March 6, 2025February 2025: Small Vehicle Drone Protection, Air and Missile Defense in the Middle East, and Electronic Warfare in Space
In this episode, National Defense discusses small vehicle drone protection, the Middle East's need for inexpensive air and missile defense tech, and electronic warfare in space.
Published on: February 4, 2025January 2025: NATO in the Arctic, AI in the Pentagon, and Army Maintenance and Repair
In this episode, National Defense discusses NATO presence in the critical region of the Arctic, AI in the decisionmaking space in the Pentagon, and Army maintenance and repair.
Published on: January 17, 2025December 2024: DIU and Drones, the Army's Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization Program, and GCAP
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Defense Innovation Unit's race to close the drone gap, the Army's search for a new extended range cannon, and the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy's joint fighter aircraft program.
Published on: December 10, 2024November 2024: 5G Training, Red Hawk Simulators, and Navy LVC
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Marine Corps' future training program using 5G, the T-7A trainer jet's ground-based simulators, and the Naval Air Warfare Center using live, virtual, and constructive training at sea.
Published on: November 12, 2024October 2024: XM-30, CJADC2 and Poland
Sponsored by Western Alliance Bank — In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army's XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle, the Defense Department's data backbone for CJADC2 and Poland's military modernization plan.
Published on: October 3, 2024September 2024: 155mm Ammunition, the F-22 Raptor, and the Army's Extended Range Cannon Artillery Program
In this episode, National Defense discusses the increasing demand for one-fifty-five millimeter ammunition, the F-twenty-two Raptor, and the Army's Extended Range Cannon Artillery program.
Published on: September 5, 2024August 2024: U.S. and Japan, Small Drones and the SEAL's New Tech
In this episode, National Defense discusses the United States and Japan's defense collaboration, the Army's search for small, affordable drones, and the Navy SEALs' return to their maritime roots.
Published on: July 31, 2024July 2024: NATO's Return to Collective Defense, Sweden's Role and the Nordic Bloc
In this episode, National Defense discusses NATO's recommitment to collective defense, Sweden's contribution to NATO, and the U.S. military training in NATO's High North.
Published on: July 3, 2024June 2024: The Army and Nuclear Protection, Collisions in Space and Marine Corps Evacuation
In this episode, National Defense discusses nuclear protection, preventing collisions in orbit and Marine Corps training for embassy evacuation.Â
Published on: June 6, 2024May 2024: V-22, Laser Comms in Space, and Project Convergence
In this episode, National Defense discusses the V-twenty-two Osprey, laser communications in space and the Army and Marine Corps testing autonomous resupply drones at Project Convergence.
Published on: May 2, 2024April 2024: Littoral Combat Ship, Project Convergence and IVAS
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy's troubled littoral combat ship, this year's Army-led Project Convergence exercise, and the Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System.
Published on: April 4, 2024March 2024: AUKUS in Space, North Star 75 and the KC-135 Tanker
In this episode, National Defense discusses AUKUS in space, the Navy's pursuit of 75 available surface ships and the Air Force's stalled KC-135 replacement acquisition strategy.
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Published on: March 6, 2024February 2024: Journey to an Electric Fleet, the Stingray and Modernizing the Army's Artillery Systems
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army and Marine Corps' journey to a fully electric fleet, the Navy's next-generation unmanned refueling aircraft and the modernization of the Army's artillery systems.
Published on: January 30, 2024January 2024: Replicator Initiative, Generative AI and the Precision Strike Missile
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Defense Department's Replicator initiative, generative AI, and the Army's Precision Strike Missile.
Published on: January 1, 2024December 2023: The Arctic Angels, Victus Nox and Triton
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army's cold weather division in the Arctic, the Space Force's Victus Nox mission, and the Navy's new uncrewed aircraft.
Published on: December 1, 2023November 2023: AI, ICMBs and Red Hawk
In this episode, National Defense discusses artificial intelligence in training and simulations, the Air Force's new intercontinental ballistic missile, and Boeing's Red Hawk trainer jet.
Published on: November 1, 2023October 2023: 24-in-23, the Marine Raiders' Search for AI, And the Department's 5G Capabilities
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army's 24-in-23 promise, the Marine Raiders' search for new AI tech, and the Pentagon and industry's efforts to look beyond 5G.
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Published on: October 2, 2023September 2023: eVTOL Aircraft, Shifting Munitions Requirements And The Marines' Reconnaissance Program
In this episode, National Defense discusses electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, shifting munitions requirements for great power competition, and the Marine Corps' Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle program.
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Published on: September 6, 2023August 2023: U.S. Hypersonics, Space Propulsion Technology and the Defense Industry's Struggles to Attract Talent
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.
Published on: July 28, 2023July 2023: JADC2, DDG(X) and Special Ops Float Plane
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.
Published on: June 29, 2023June 2023: V-22 Osprey, Space Force Tracking and Australia's Defence Strategic Review
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.
Published on: May 30, 2023May 2023: Railgun, NGAD and Special Ops Rifle
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.
Published on: May 2, 2023April 2023: AUKUS, E-7A and 3D Printing
Welcome to what's new in National Defense Magazine, a podcast on military, homeland security and technology trends. Available on Apple News. 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.
Published on: April 4, 2023March 2023: AUKUS
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.
Published on: March 8, 2023February 2023: Vital Signs 2023, Defense Workforce, Rare Earths
In this episode, National Defense discusses the 2023 Vital Signs report, the defense industry's workforce challenges, and the rare earth supply chain.
Published on: February 8, 2023January 2023: B-21 Raider, Space Development Agency, Navy Mine Warfare
 In this episode, National Defense discusses the B-21 Raider, the Space Development Agency, and the Navy's mine warfare capabilities.
Published on: January 4, 2023December 2022: USS Gerald R. Ford, Project Convergence, X-Rays For Bomb Techs
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.
Published on: December 6, 2022November 2022: The Metaverse, Small Arms and the Space Force
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.
Published on: November 1, 2022October 2022: The Army and Auto Racing, Counter-Drone Tech and Air & Missile Defense
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army's work with the auto racing industry, the service's counter-drone initiatives, and upgrades to its air and missile defense capabilities.
Published on: October 5, 2022September 2022: Rim of the Pacific
In this episode, National Defense discusses the highlights of the 2022 Rim of the Pacific exercise.
Published on: September 7, 2022August 2022: Loitering Munitions, the RD-180 Rocket Engine and Nuclear Submarines
In this episode, National Defense discusses loitering munitions, new US rocket engines, and the Navy's construction of nuclear submarines.
Published on: August 4, 2022July 2022: Energetics, Special Ops helicopters and Next-Gen Squad Weapons
In this episode, National Defense discusses energetic materials, new Special Ops helicopters and the Army's Next-Gen Squad Weapon award.
Published on: July 13, 2022June 2022: Army Energy Innovations, the Black Hawk Replacement, and Airlift Capacity
In this episode, National Defense discusses new technologies to power soldiers on the go, the Army's effort to replace the Black Hawk helicopter and the Air Force's waning airlift capacity.
Published on: June 9, 2022May 2022: SOCOM's Little Bird, the Navy's New Torpedo, and Polar Security Cutters
In this episode, National Defense discusses the future of the Little Bird helicopter, the Navy's new torpedo program, and the delivery date of the Coast Guard's new and improved icebreakers. Sponsored by BAE Systems.
Published on: May 5, 2022April 2022: The MQ-25 Stingray, Marine Corps trucks and the B-52's new engine
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy's upcoming carrier-based tanker, the Marine Corps' roadmap to new tactical vehicles, and the B-52 Bomber's engine replacement program.
Published on: April 12, 2022March 2022: China's advanced missiles, aerial refueling and satcom in space
In this episode, National Defense explores the United States' defense against China's missiles, the aerial refueling gap and the Space Force's plans for future satellite communications.
Published on: March 2, 2022February 2022: Force Design 2030, leader-follower technology and illegal fishing
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Marine Corps' new operational vision, the Army's leader-follower endeavor, and how the Coast Guard and Navy are tackling illegal fishing.
Published on: February 2, 2022January 2022: Vital Signs 2022, Micro 3D Printing and the Army's Project Convergence
In this episode, National Defense discusses the health and readiness of the defense industrial base, advancements in micro-three-D printing and an update on the Army's Project Convergence.
Published on: January 6, 2022December 2021: The United States team up with Australia, Japan and India
In this episode, National Defense brings you a special report on how the United States, Japan, India and Australia are teaming up against China as members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad.
Published on: December 6, 2021November 2021: Boeing's Red Hawk, the Future of Chem-Bio Defense and Training with Haptic Technologies
In this month's episode, National Defense examines Boeing's T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft, how the Pentagon is rethinking chem-bio defense, and emerging haptic technologies for training.
Published on: November 3, 2021October 2021: Electric Vehicles, International Space Collaboration and Revitalizing Sealift Capabilities
In this episode, National Defense takes a look at the military's hunt for electric vehicles, how world leaders are collaborating on space security, and efforts to revamp strategic sealift capabilities.
Published on: October 6, 2021September 2021: Rare Earth Mining, the F-15EX, and Marine Corps Training
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.
Published on: September 3, 2021August 2020: Reusable Rockets, the Navy's Information Warfare and Hypersonic Weapons
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.
Published on: August 4, 2021July 2021: Arctic vehicle, mobile nuclear reactor and Navy barnacle prevention
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.
June 2021: F35-A, Long range strikes, additive manufacturing
In this episode, National Defense takes a look at the uncertain future for the F-thirty-five-A fighter jet program, quarrels between the services over long-range strikes, and what's new in additive manufacturing.
May 2021: Arctic Special Ops, light amphibious warships, cyberhacking
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.
April 2020: Counter drone tech, healing the helicopter industrial base, and the progress on Columbia-class subs
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.Â
Published on: April 5, 2021March 2021 - Navy's robotic ship plans, SOCOM's AI-enabled vehicle and a new laser system for Aegis
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.
Published on: March 3, 2021February 2021 - Army small arms portfolio, industry satellite servicing efforts and U.S.-Australia hypersonic cruise missile program
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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.
Published on: February 3, 2021January 2021 - NDIA Second Annual Vital Signs Report, Navy's New Torpedo and Army's Iron Dome Missile Defense System
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.
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Published on: January 6, 2021December 2020 - Air Force Pilots, Quantum and 3D Printing
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.
Published on: December 8, 2020November 2020 - Pentagon's AI and Ethics, Air Force Laser Weapons on Fighter Jets and the Defense Secretary's Navy Plans
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.
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October 2020 - Air Force Drones, the Army's Stryker Vehicle and the Pentagon's Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
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.
September 2020 - Air Force's Drone Replacement, Marine Corps' Infantry Weapons and Global Strike Command's New Innovation Hub
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.
August 2020 - Future of Space Force, Army's Search for COVID-19 Vaccine and Laser Communication Terminals
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.
July 2020 - Air Force Flying Cars Initiative, Navy Robotic Ships and SOCOM Biotech
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.
June Podcast - Marine Corps, R&D Priorities and New DARPA Efforts
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.
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May 2020 - COVID-19, Air Force Special Ops and Nuclear Reactor Plants
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.
April 2020: Army's Robotic Combat Vehicle Initiative, Land and Sea Mines
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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.
Published on: April 8, 2020March 2020: The Balance of Power Between U.S. and Chinese Navies
In this podcast, National Defense explores the balance of power between U.S. and Chinese Navies and examines new cyber regulations for industry.
February 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.Â
January 2020 - Vital Signs: Taking the Pulse of the Defense Industrial Base
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.
Published on: January 9, 2020The Pentagon's pursuit of virtual and augmented reality headwear, its path to employing 5G networks and the T-7A Red Hawk program
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.
November 2019 - Army Research Efforts
In this podcast, National Defense explores the Army's research and development efforts.
October 2019 - Army's Scout Attack Helicopter, Navy's Unmanned Vessels and the Pentagon's Bomb Disposal Tech
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.
September 2019 - Sixth-Generation Aircraft, Marine Corps' amphibious combat vehicle and hypersonic maneuverability.
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.
August 2019 - Pentagon's Arctic Strategy, Army's Small Arms Initiatives and Robotic Wingman Programs
In this podcast, National Defense explores the Pentagon's Arctic strategy, the Army's new small arms initiatives and robotic wingman programs.
July 2019 - Hypersonic Technologies, Army's Robotic Initiatives and Artificial Intelligence
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.
June 2019 - International Market for the F-35, Navy's Shipbuilding Plans
In this podcast, National Defense explores the international market for the F-35, the Navy's shipbuilding plans and advancements in directed energy programs.Â
May 2019 - Special Operations Command's Vehicles
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the future of how Special Operations Command moves its commandos via air, land and sea.
April 2019 - Space-Based Missile Defense, Marine Corps' Robotic Tech and the Navy's New Helicopter
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. Â
March 2019 - Quantum Race in the National Security Community
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine takes a deep dive into efforts to harness quantum technology.
February 2019 - International Military Vehicles, New Body Armor and Autonomous Truck Convoys
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.
January 2019 - Next Gen Squad Rifle, Navy Training & Network Capabilities
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.
December 2018 - Training the Space Force, GPS III Launch and Mine Warfare
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the military's plans to train the space force, the upcoming launch of the GPS three satellite and the next-generation of mine warfare.
Published on: December 4, 2018November 2018 - Columbus-Class Submarine, Directed Energy and B-21 Bomber
In this podcast, National Defense looks at the new Columbia-class submarine program, whether the Pentagon and industry can deliver when it comes to directed energy weapons and the tough choices ahead for the B-twenty-one program.
Published on: November 6, 2018October 2018 - Next Gen Combat Vehicle, Navy and Neuro-Weapon Attack
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the Army's next generation combat vehicle, how the Navy plans to rethink their Force Structure Composition and the new details surrounding the Neuro-Weapon attacks in Havana
Published on: October 9, 2018September 2018 - Robotic Jets, Marine Corps' New Amphibious Vehicle and Battlefield Fuel
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the potential for robotic jets, the Marine Corps' new amphibious vehicle and whether common windshield wiper fluid could be used as a fuel in battlefields.
Published on: September 4, 2018August 2018 - Research and Development Big Bets
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine queried federally funded research centers, service laboratories and other organizations involved in basic and applied national security research and development, a couple simple questions:
What is your organization's number one R&D "big bet?" In other words, a high-risk, high-reward technology investment that you believe will have the biggest payoff for those in the military or national security realm. Why? And in what ways do you think it will benefit the end users?
July 2018-Improving Lethality of Weapons, New Space Launch Options & Advanced Super Hornet Cockpit
In this podcast, we examine how the military is seeking to improve the lethality of its weapons, the exploration of new launch options of small satellites in order to protect the U.S. space architecture, and the development of a more advanced cockpit for the block 3 F-A-18 Super Hornet.
Published on: July 10, 2018June 2018-Technology Shortfalls in the Arctic, Ground Robots & GPS Alternatives
In this podcast, we examine special technology requirements the military needs to operate in the Arctic, a new family of robots designed to help protect bomb squad technicians, and the need to find alternatives to GPS.
Published on: June 5, 2018May 2018-Special Operations Command's Ten 10 Technologies
In this podcast, we look at Special Operations Command's top 10 technology needs.Â
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355: Is Navy Shipbuilding Vision Real or a Mirage?
In this podcast, we examine the Defense Department's push to build a 355-ship Navy, an anticipated rise in hypersonics funding and the Army's work to develop autonomous convoys.
Published on: April 12, 2018March 2018-A look at ground robots, unmanned aerial platforms and nuclear cruise missiles
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In this podcast, we examine the Navy's work to partner up unmanned aerial platforms, the Army's strategy to ramp up robotics acquisition and the Defense Department's goal to develop a nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile.
Published on: March 8, 2018February 2018-Dominating the Battlefield: Upgraded equipment to give dismounted troops the edge
In this podcast, we look at how industry is helping to give dismounted troops the advantage on the battlefield.Â
Published on: February 5, 2018January 2018 - Tunnel Warfare: Technologies for finding and defeating underground strongholds
In this podcast, we look at methods to counter tunnel warfare, the Marine Corps' push to leverage new technologies and the military's attempts to protect itself against GPS interference.Â
Published on: January 3, 2018December 2017 - Training for Tomorrow: Advanced technologies to revolutionize military simulations
In the December podcast, we look at the future of military virtual reality training tools, the Army's efforts to strengthen its tactical command posts, and the joint program executive office's plan for a new chemical-biological protection suit.
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Published on: December 6, 2017November 2017 — Nuclear Triad: The High Cost of Global Strike
In the November 2017 podcast, we look at the U.S. military's efforts to bolster its global strike capabilities, a competition to replace the Air Force's missile field security helicopters, and plans to upgrade the Reaper unmanned aircraft fleet.
Published on: November 3, 2017October 2017 — Tank Vs. Tank: Russia Challenges Abrams for Fighting Vehicle Supremacy
In the October 2017 podcast, we look at how a new Russian tank could offer a challenge the U.S. Army's Abrams, how troops are taking advantage of smartphone technology and how artificial intelligence can help defeat roadside bombs.
September 2017 — Light Attack: Can the Air Force change the way it acquires new aricraft?
In the September podcast, we look at the Air Force's effort to procure a new commercial off-the-shelf light attack aircraft, the potentially widespread applications for airborne lasers in the military, and how a forthcoming satellite constellation could bring an upgraded communications capability to ground forces …
Published on: September 7, 2017August 2017 — Missile Defense: Nations race to meet rising threats
In the August 2017 podcast, we look at the Defense Department's effort to modernize its nuclear triad of bombers, submarines and ground-based missiles.
Published on: August 2, 2017