In this episode, Jean-David Malo, Acting Director for ERA & Innovation at DG RTD, European Commission, discusses the EIC STEP Scale Up Defence call, its role in supporting Europe's next generation of defence innovators, and the future of defence research and innovation in the EU.

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In this episode, we caught up with Alessandro Marrone, Head of IAI's Defence, Security and Space programme to discuss the NATO Summit in Ankara and what the outcomes mean for Europe. With the 6th European Defence and Security Conference planned on 29th October, we look ahead at how key defence topics are likely to evolve in the coming months.

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In this episode, Michael Gahler, a long‑serving Member of the European Parliament, sat down with our in-house host, Lea Pavlovic, to  unpack Europe’s rapidly evolving defence landscape in the wake of shifting U.S. policies, Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, and the urgent need for European readiness.

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In this episode, Daniel Fiott, Head of Defence and Statecraft at the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, sat down with our in-house host, Lea Pavlovic, to reflect on key discussions from last year’s conference, as well as Europe’s role as a defence actor, the pressures shaping cooperation among Member States, and how these developments fit with NATO and global partnerships.

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In this episode, MEP Radan Kanev sat down with our in-house host, Tomas Dimitrov. From strategic autonomy to defence spending, legacy systems to regional dynamics, this episode dives into the tensions, trade-offs and ambitions behind Europe’s evolving security posture.

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In this episode, Juraj Majcin, a Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre, sat down with our very own Julien Bocquet, to have a timely discussion on:

• Reflections on recent international summits
• The EU’s strategic posture and influence
• Emerging security challenges across Europe
• What readiness might look like in the years ahead

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In this episode, Major General André Denk, European Defence Agency's Chief Executive, joined our Director for Defence, Space and Aviation, Tomas Dimitrov, for a timely conversation on:

- Europe increasing its defence spending and setting ambitious goals for readiness by 2030

- Member States collaboration on procurement and capability development

- Bridging the gap between research and technology

- Recruitment as a challenge for Europe to strengthen its defence posture

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In this episode, Vessela Tcherneva, Deputy Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations, joined our Public Affairs Director for Defence, Space and Aviation, Tomas Dimitrov, for a timely conversation on reflections on the recent NATO summit and transatlantic dynamics, the sustainability of Europe’s rising defence budgets, what's next for EU security and competitiveness, and more.

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Joining us on our latest episode is Markéta Gregorová, MEP and member of the Committee on International Trade, who sat down with our Defence, Space and Aviation Manager Julien Bocquet back in July to discuss the EU's defence and security needs under current global tensions and new initiatives that could bolster Europe's role in this area.

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Joining us in our very first episode is Rasa Juknevičienė MEP and Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence.

Listen to her insights on Europe's defence landscape, the war in Ukraine, and much more together with our Defence, Space and Aviation Manager Julien Bocquet!

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