National Defense Magazine

National Defense Magazine episodes:

• 04.04.2024

  April 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.

  
• 03.06.2024

  March 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.  

  
• 01.30.2024

  February 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.

  
• 01.01.2024

  January 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.

  
• 12.01.2023

  December 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.

  
• 11.01.2023

  November 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.

  
• 10.02.2023

  October 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.  

  
• 09.06.2023

  September 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.  

  
• 07.28.2023

  August 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.

  
• 06.29.2023

  July 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.

  
• 05.30.2023

  June 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.

  
• 05.02.2023

  May 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.

  
• 04.04.2023

  April 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...

  
• 03.08.2023

  March 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.

  
• 02.08.2023

  February 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.

  
• 01.04.2023

  January 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.

  
• 12.06.2022

  December 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.

  
• 11.01.2022

  November 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.

  
• 10.05.2022

  October 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.

  
• 09.07.2022

  September 2022: Rim of the Pacific

  In this episode, National Defense discusses the highlights of the 2022 Rim of the Pacific exercise.

  
• 08.04.2022

  August 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.

  
• 07.13.2022

  July 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.

  
• 06.09.2022

  June 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.

  
• 05.05.2022

  May 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.

  
• 04.12.2022

  April 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.

  
• 03.02.2022

  March 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.

  
• 02.02.2022

  February 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.

  
• 01.06.2022

  January 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.

  
• 12.06.2021

  December 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.

  
• 11.03.2021

  November 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.

  
• 10.06.2021

  October 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.

  
• 09.03.2021

  September 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.

  
• 08.04.2021

  August 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.

  
• 07.06.2021

  July 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.

  
• 06.02.2021

  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.

  
• 04.28.2021

  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....

  
• 04.05.2021

  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. 

  
• 03.03.2021

  March 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.

  
• 02.03.2021

  February 2021 - Army small arms portfolio, industry satellite servicing efforts and U.S.-Australia hypersonic cruise missile program

    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.

  
• 01.06.2021

  January 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.      

  
• 12.08.2020

  December 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.

  
• 11.06.2020

  November 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...

  
• 10.08.2020

  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.

  
• 09.02.2020

  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.

  
• 08.05.2020

  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.

  
• 07.08.2020

  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.

  
• 06.03.2020

  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...

  
• 05.06.2020

  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.

  
• 04.08.2020

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

      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.

  
• 03.05.2020

  March 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.