National Defense Magazine

The National Defense Magazine Staff•www.nationaldefensemagazine.org

National Defense is a podcast on military technology and defense industry trends, from the articles of National Defense Magazine.

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Episodes

January 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.

Jan 03, 2018•8 min

December 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.

Dec 06, 2017•9 min

November 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.

Nov 03, 2017•9 min

October 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.

Oct 11, 2017•9 min

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 …

Sep 07, 2017•9 min

August 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.

Aug 02, 2017•9 min

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

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.

Jun 29, 2017•9 min

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

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.

Jun 05, 2017•9 min

May 2017 — Special Operations Forces

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."

May 05, 2017•8 min

April 2017- Army Aviation: The Next Generation

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.

Apr 06, 2017•10 min

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