National Defense Magazine Podcast

National Defense Magazine

The National Defense Magazine Staff
National Defense is a podcast on military technology and defense industry trends, from the articles of National Defense Magazine.
February 2025: Small Vehicle Drone Protection, Inexpensive 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.
Feb 4
11 min
January 2025: DIU's Blue UAS List, the Army's Extended Range Cannon, and UK, Japan and Italy's Joint Fighter Aircraft
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.
Jan 17
10 min
December 2024: The Blue UAS Refresh Challenge, 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.
Dec 10, 2024
10 min
November 2024: The Marines' 5G Training Program, the T-7A Red Hawk's Ground-Based Training System, and the Navy Using LVC At Sea
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.
Nov 12, 2024
12 min
October 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.
Oct 3, 2024
12 min
September 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.
Sep 5, 2024
10 min
August 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.
Jul 31, 2024
9 min
July 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.
Jul 3, 2024
10 min
June 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. 
Jun 6, 2024
8 min
May 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.
May 2, 2024
9 min
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