National Defense Magazine

January 2021 - NDIA Second Annual Vital Signs Report, Navy's New Torpedo and Army's Iron Dome Missile Defense System

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:55:07 GMT

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

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:42:53 GMT

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.

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

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:19:12 GMT

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

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:32:04 GMT

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.

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

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:41:04 GMT

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.

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

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 22:29:21 GMT

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.

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

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:13:08 GMT

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.

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

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:20:11 GMT

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

Wed, 06 May 2020 20:27:38 GMT

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.

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

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:43:54 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:51:07 GMT

In this podcast, National Defense explores the balance of power between U.S. and Chinese Navies and examines new cyber regulations for industry.

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February 2020

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:33:01 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:37:04 GMT

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.

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

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:27:53 GMT

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.

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November 2019 - Army Research Efforts

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:40:54 GMT

In this podcast, National Defense explores the Army’s research and development efforts.

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

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 19:53:14 GMT

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.

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

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:44:31 GMT

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.

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

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 20:12:52 GMT

In this podcast, National Defense explores the Pentagon’s Arctic strategy, the Army’s new small arms initiatives and robotic wingman programs.

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

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:13:28 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:09:36 GMT

In this podcast, National Defense explores the international market for the F-35, the Navy’s shipbuilding plans and advancements in directed energy programs.

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May 2019 - Special Operations Command's Vehicles

Thu, 09 May 2019 13:14:33 GMT

In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the future of how Special Operations Command moves its commandos via air, land and sea.

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

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:50:23 GMT

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.

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March 2019 - Quantum Race in the National Security Community

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 21:42:15 GMT

In this podcast, National Defense Magazine takes a deep dive into efforts to harness quantum technology.

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

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:25:37 GMT

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.

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

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:32:24 GMT

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.

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December 2018 - Training the Space Force, GPS III Launch and Mine Warfare

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:17:08 GMT

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.

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November 2018 - Columbus-Class Submarine, Directed Energy and B-21 Bomber

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:45:44 GMT

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.

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October 2018 - Next Gen Combat Vehicle, Navy and Neuro-Weapon Attack

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:37:08 GMT

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

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September 2018 - Robotic Jets, Marine Corps' New Amphibious Vehicle and Battlefield Fuel

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:07:02 GMT

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.

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August 2018 - Research and Development Big Bets

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 22:55:50 GMT

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?

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July 2018-Improving Lethality of Weapons, New Space Launch Options & Advanced Super Hornet Cockpit

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:12:50 GMT

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.

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June 2018-Technology Shortfalls in the Arctic, Ground Robots & GPS Alternatives

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:02:44 GMT

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.

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May 2018-Special Operations Command's Ten 10 Technologies

Thu, 03 May 2018 12:21:39 GMT

In this podcast, we look at Special Operations Command's top 10 technology needs.

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355: Is Navy Shipbuilding Vision Real or a Mirage?

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:06:11 GMT

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.

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March 2018-A look at ground robots, unmanned aerial platforms and nuclear cruise missiles

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:51:49 GMT

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.

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February 2018-Dominating the Battlefield: Upgraded equipment to give dismounted troops the edge

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:18:52 GMT

In this podcast, we look at how industry is helping to give dismounted troops the advantage on the battlefield.

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January 2018 - Tunnel Warfare: Technologies for finding and defeating underground strongholds

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:32:01 GMT

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.

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December 2017 - Training for Tomorrow: Advanced technologies to revolutionize military simulations

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 19:05:44 GMT

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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November 2017 — Nuclear Triad: The High Cost of Global Strike

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:37:55 GMT

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.

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October 2017 — Tank Vs. Tank: Russia Challenges Abrams for Fighting Vehicle Supremacy

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 21:03:37 GMT

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.

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September 2017 — Light Attack: Can the Air Force change the way it acquires new aricraft?

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 20:02:11 GMT

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 …

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August 2017 — Missile Defense: Nations race to meet rising threats

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:33:42 GMT

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.

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July 2017 — Need for Speed: The Promise and Peril of Hypersonics

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:57:09 GMT

In the July podcast, we look at how the U.S. military is seeking more funding to develop offensive hypersonic weapons and the means to counter them, the Defense Department's new campaign to integrate artificial intelligence technologies across intelligence systems and the Navy's progress on developing the railgun advanced weapon system.

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June 2017 — F-35 Global Sales: Exports expected to drive down joint strike fighter's price tag

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:45:32 GMT

In the June 2017 podcast, we look at the production costs of the F-35 joint strike fighter for international customers, how the Army could replace aging Bradley fighters with a next-generation combat vehicle and Special Operations Command's progress on developing a full body armor "Iron Man" suit to protect commandos. This podcast is sponsored by Amazon's GovCloud.

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May 2017 — Special Operations Forces

Fri, 05 May 2017 18:09:40 GMT

In the May 2017 podcast, we look at how Air Force Special Operations Command is preparing to test an airborne directed energy weapon, whether the Army's next-generation combat vehicle will be robotic and the Coast Guard's budgetary "no man's land."

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April 2017- Army Aviation: The Next Generation

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 13:09:25 GMT

In the April 2017 podcast, we look at new designs for the Army's future vertical lift aircraft program, Boeing's efforts to resurrect older F/A/-18 Hornets and Super Hornets for the Navy and Marine Corps, and why service officials are saying they need the joint light tactical vehicle sooner and in bigger quantities.

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March 2017- Carrier Showdown: F-35C under pressure to fend off Super Hornet challenge

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 18:50:10 GMT

In the March 2017 podcast, we look at the shifting political winds that could lead to more F/A-18 Super Hornets and less F-35 joint strike fighters for the Navy, how shipbuilders are looking to answer the service's call for a larger fleet, and how driverless trucks are poised to join military operations.

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February 2017 - No Rest For the Weary: Special Operations Forces Brace For New Challenges

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:55:03 GMT

In the February 2017 podcast, we look at how the role of special operations forces may change under a new administration, an innovative Defense Department cybersecurity program and how the Pentagon is using contests to counter enemy drones. This podcast is sponsored by Amazon's GovCloud.

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The Next Frontier- Space industry navigates complex challenges in military market

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 14:11:57 GMT

In the January 2017 podcast, we look at the challenges facing a critical Navy communications satellite program, how the service is looking to equip its next littoral combat ships with unmanned systems and the future of the Defense Department's new innovation unit.

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Beyond Gaming: Army to Push Limits of Virtual Reality

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 19:33:58 GMT

In the December podcast, we look at how the U.S. Army is working to push the limits of virtual gaming and augmented reality technologies to improve training simulations, progress in the military ground robot market and why the Defense Department is actually paying people to hack its information technology systems.

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Battlefield 2030: Threats Driving Technology Investments - November 2016

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:53:02 GMT

In the November podcast, we look at four areas where the U.S. military will have to fight under challenging conditions in the future: anti access/area denial; urban environments; space; and climate change.

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Future Army: How the next wave of tech will change the battlefield - October 2016

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:02:19 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the development of the Warrior Web robotic exosuit program, that could reduce war fighter fatigue and prevent injuries, new improvements to night vision technology that help to reduce the size, weight and power consumption of goggles, and how the U.S. Navy is seeking to make unmanned underwater vehicles interoperable with other unmanned platforms.

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F-35 Prepares for War - September 2016

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:32:59 GMT

In this podcast, we look at how the F-35 joint strike fighter is gaining more support as the Marine Corps and Air Force variants reach major program milestones, how the Pentagon's nuclear modernization plans could be downsized during the final months of the Obama administration, and a new, strong fiber for soldier's protective garments genetically engineered from spider silk.

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Air Force Launches Competition For Future ICBM - August 2016

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:18:50 GMT

We look at the Air Force's plans to replace the aging Minuteman III nuclear missile, a program developing stealthy, hybrid electric motorcycles that could help soldiers and special forces conduct quieter missions, and how the military is working to make laser technology a reality.

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Presidential Helicopter Approaches Key Milestone - July 2016

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:15:34 GMT

We look at the next step for the presidential transport helicopters Marine One, which are ready for a replacement after years of delays, how a proposal to restart production on the F-22 Raptor fighter jet may be gaining traction, and what is keeping the tactical wheeled vehicle market in a slump.

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Lockheed Seeking More International F-35 Sales to Reduce Cost of Fighter - June 2016

Tue, 31 May 2016 17:50:58 GMT

We look at which countries are helping to foot the bill for the forthcoming F-35 Lightning II, how the Defense Department is modifying its energy strategy, and the Army's work on a robot designed to protect soldiers from bullets.

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Special Warfare Aircraft: Upgrades Focus on Performance — May 2016

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 18:38:25 GMT

In this podcast we look at planned modifications to the CV-22Osprey, a new facility to better connect special operationsofficials with innovative companies and the fight over Air Forcespace launch contracts.

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The Road Ahead for the Humvee: Army Faces Tough Choices on Future Truck Buys — April 2016

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 19:35:06 GMT

In this podcast we look at how rising maintenance costs could affect Air Force modernization, the Army's search for more effective vehicle armor and the impact the Mobile User Objective System will have on military communications as it becomes fully operational.

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The Coming Swarm: Thinking, Interactive Robots Could Overwhelm Adversaries — March 2016

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:38:04 GMT

In this podcast we look at the Air Force's efforts to develop thinking, collaborative robots; how reductions to the Navy's littoral combat ship program could affect the shipbuilding industry; and Air Force Special Operations Command's work to equip a gunship with a laser weapon.

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More Ships on the Way: Budget Boosts for New Cutters Marks Turning Point for the U.S. Coast Guard — February 2016

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:22:36 GMT

In this podcast we look at how the Coast Guard will benefit from increased funding in fiscal year 2016, a defense lab's efforts to develop vanishing air vehicles and the uncertain future of homeland missile defense.

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Wearable Electronics Lighten the Load for Special Ops Forces — January 2016

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 14:53:05 GMT

In this podcast we look at U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command's use of portable electronics on the battlefield, the Army's plans to make ground robots a permanent part of its inventory and the Marine Corps' search for new capabilities.

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Shipyard Uses Digital Design to Tackle Rising Cost of Aircraft Carriers — December 2015

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:07:25 GMT

In this podcast we look at a shipbuilder’s use of augmented reality technology to cut costs in the construction of the Navy’s Ford-class carriers, how new simulation technology will revolutionize the way fighter pilots train and the effects of the long-range strike bomber award on the defense industrial base.

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Pentagon Invests in Future Force Technologies — November 2015

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 17:44:46 GMT

For the military, deciding where to invest its precious research-and-development dollars can have huge consequences. Prognosticators look out decades in advance to determine what kinds of threats the armed forces will have to face. It also requires a keen understanding of where science is going and what technologies have the potential to make an impact on tomorrow’s battlefields. National Defense Magazine in its 10th annual research-and-development report looks at the fields where the four services’ are placing their R&D bets. Listen to this month's podcast here.

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Army in Search of Soldier-Friendly Power Sources — October 2015

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:51:29 GMT

In this podcast we look at the military's need for cutting edge technologies to power dismounted troops, the Army's future vertical lift program and the creation of a new defense agency with roots in the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization.

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Small but Deadly: Military Prepares to Fight Enemy Drones — September 2015

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:14:19 GMT

In this podcast we look at a Defense Department demonstration to test counter-drone technology, an Air Force contest to develop a new turbine engine and the use of a cognitive computer system to aid defense and intelligence experts.

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Pressure Mounts to Fund Ohio Replacement — August 2015

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:45:34 GMT

In this podcast we look at funding challenges for the Navy's Ohio replacement submarine program, the competition for an Air Force contract to revamp its joint surveillance and attack radar aircraft and the Marine Corps' development of small, inexpensive robotic platforms to use in future warfare.

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Military Shifts to Lighter Tactical Trucks — July 2015

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 13:25:57 GMT

In this podcast we look at U.S. Special Operations Command's push for lighter tactical trucks, the uncertain future of directed energy weapons, and a competition that has contractors jockeying for the chance to build a drone that can be launched off a small ship.

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Plan of Attack: Northrop Grumman Makes Big Play for Air Force Jet Trainer — June 2015

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 19:06:03 GMT

In this podcast we look at Northrop Grumman's big play for top military aviation contracts, the Air Force's plan to boost its budget to prepare for future conflicts in space and the Army's effort to define the role for driverless vehicles in its inventory.

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SOCOM 'Iron Man' Suit: Pipe Dream or Reality? — May 2015

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:46:28 GMT

In this podcast we look at key challenges facing the production of Special Operations Command's tactical assault light operator suit, developmental snags in the program to revamp the Air Force Special Operations' AC-130 gunship, and the aviation industry's rally for education initiatives that promote drone safety.

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Defense Technology At a Crossroads: Can the Pentagon Regain Its Innovation Mojo? — April 2015

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:21:50 GMT

In this podcast we look at the Pentagon's efforts to regain their innovation mojo, disagreements over a 2019 deadline to replace a Russian-built rocket engine with an American-built one, and the Navy's campaign to upgrade their littoral combat ships with new weapon systems.

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Boeing Under Mounting Pressure to Deliver New Tanker - March 2015

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:00:29 GMT

In this podcast, we look at Boeing's decade long effort to produce Air Force tankers, the Coast Guard's shift to the arctic and the North Korean cyber attack on Sony.

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Will the F-35 Be Ready? - February 2015

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:58:41 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the joint strike fighter program, nuclear power plants on new submarines, and unmanned aerial systems degree programs.

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Joint Aircraft: Pentagon Determined Not to Repeat Past Mistakes - January 2015

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 14:22:14 GMT

In this podcast, we look at how the services are working to avoid past mistakes of joint programs, the use of prize challenges to address technological problems and the future of Marine Corps connectors.

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The Making of a Drone Pilot - December 2014

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:15:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the training of unmanned aircraft pilots, how government and industry are combating the Islamic State's social media campaign, and the Navy’s mobile user objective system communication satellite.

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November 2014 - The Top Ten Disruptive Technologies for a New Era of Global Instability

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 17:53:31 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the top ten disruptive technologies for a new era of global instability as chosen by the writers and editors at National Defense Magazine.

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The Army's Push to Connect Ground Vehicles to Communication Networks - October 2014

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:41:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the Army's push to connect ground vehicles to communication networks, frustrations with ground robot acquisition programs and the Navy's 3D printing efforts.

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The F-35 Market - September 2014

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 12:38:47 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the F-35 market, how underwater drones are taking on new missions and how additive manufacturing could be used to print rocket engines.

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The Military's Laser Weapons - August 2014

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:06:34 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the military's laser weapons, how low readiness is plaguing the Navy's amphibious ship fleet and the so-called cyber labor shortage.

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Controversy Surrounding the RD-180 Engine - July 2014

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:24:00 GMT

In this podcast we look at controversy surrounding the RD-180 engine, a brewing competition to replace the Air Force's JSTARS program and new nonlethal weapons.

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Efforts to Secure the Border - June 2014

Tue, 27 May 2014 15:51:00 GMT

In this podcast we look at efforts to secure the border, a federal rule that is barring companies and entrepreneurs from using drones for commercial purposes and new missions for Marines.

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Equipment Needs for Special Operations Command - May 2014

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:29:29 GMT

In this podcast, we look at new equipment needs for Special Operations Command, the Navy's carrier-based drone competition and industry's push for a new scout helicopter program.

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China’s Navy Takes Great Leap Forward — April 2014

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:41:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at China's navy, cuts to the littoral combat ship fleet and how mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicles are being used by law enforcement agencies.

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3D Printing Promises to Revolutionize Defense, Aerospace Industries — March 2014

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:48:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at how 3D printing could revolutionize the defense and aerospace industries, a potential battle over Army aviation and new cyberthreats.

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The United States' Growing Interest in the Arctic - February 2014

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:39:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the United States' interest in the Arctic, the military's response to the deadly hurricane in the Philippines and how troops are training for "a day without space."

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New Engine Could Revolutionize Helicopter Industry - January 2014

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:39:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at a new engine that could revolutionize the helicopter industry, the potential for robots to fight alongside Marines and the demand for new mobile devices in the Defense Department.

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Training Trends in Unmanned Aviation - December 2013

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:48:16 GMT

In this podcast, National Defense takes a look at training trends in unmanned aviation, ship operation and cultural interactions.

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Trends That Will Shape the Defense Industry - November 2013

Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:30:00 GMT

In this podcast, National Defense identifies five key trends that will influence the defense industry’s approach to developing next-generation weapons and related systems.

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Industry's and Congress' Push to Keep the Abrams Tank Production Line 'Hot' - October 2013

Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:33:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at industry's and Congress' push to keep the Abrams tank production line 'hot', the potential for cyber-attacks that could destroy critical infrastructure and new advancements in night vision technology.

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The Booming F-16 Upgrade Market - September 2013

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:06:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the booming F-16 upgrade market, the future of unmanned underwater vehicles and new textile technology that can help soldiers better blend in with their surroundings.

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The End of the Army's Search for an M4 Carbine Replacement — August 2013

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 20:25:32 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the end of the Army's search for an M4 carbine replacement, the building of a nationwide public safety network and how technology like Google Glass can be used on the battlefield.

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Industry's Fierce Competition to Build the Navy's Carrier-Based Drone - July 2013

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:50:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the fierce industry competition to build the Navy's carrier-based drone, how the government wants to turn humans into sensors and how one company is condensing a DNA laboratory into a box about the size of a desktop copy machine.

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The Communication Needs of Special Operations Forces - June 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:09:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the communication needs of Special Operations Forces, the rising costs of fielding a new polar icebreaker and the future of army aviation.

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The Future Missions of Special Operations Forces - May 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:15:54 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the future missions of Special Operations Forces, the rise of non-military robots in the private sector and how 3D printing can be used on the battlefield.

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The Future of Army Aviation - April 2013

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:46:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the future of Army aviation, the deployment of the Navy’s littoral combat ship and how sports technology can be used on the battlefield.

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Rough Waters Ahead for Maintaining the Navy’s Surface Fleet - March 2013

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:49:57 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the rough waters ahead for maintaining the Navy’s surface fleet, the promise and problems of ‘Big Data’ and the future developments of ammunition.

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The Road Ahead for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle - February 2013

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:27:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the long road ahead for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, the state of military training video games and how drones are becoming helicopter sidekicks.

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Army Training for the Future - December 2012

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:42:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at new Army training strategy, the role of Marines in protecting U.S. diplomatic installations abroad and the recent creation of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Caucus in the Senate.

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New Wave of Global Threats - November 2012

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:12:00 GMT

In this podcast, we explore the top five threats to national security in the coming decade.

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Treating Brain Injuries - October 2012

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:57:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at how one organization is working to treat brain injuries, how unmanned aircraft manufacturers are looking overseas for new markets and the uncertain future for the MRAP.

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The Uncertain Future of Aircraft Carriers - September 2012

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:54:00 GMT

In this podcast, we look at the uncertain future of aircraft carriers, how America’s electrical grids may be making us vulnerable to attacks and why companies are adopting military training technology for civilian use.

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