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

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...

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

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...

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Pentagon Invests in Future Force Technologies — November 2015

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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More Ships on the Way: Budget Boosts for New Cutters Marks Turning Point for...

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...

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

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...

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The Road Ahead for the Humvee: Army Faces Tough Choices on Future Truck Buys...

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...

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Special Warfare Aircraft: Upgrades Focus on Performance — May 2016

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

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

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...

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Presidential Helicopter Approaches Key Milestone - July 2016

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...

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Air Force Launches Competition For Future ICBM - August 2016

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...

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F-35 Prepares for War - September 2016

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...

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

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...

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Battlefield 2030: Threats Driving Technology Investments - November 2016

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...

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Beyond Gaming: Army to Push Limits of Virtual Reality

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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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...

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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...

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June 2017 — F-35 Global Sales: Exports expected to drive down joint strike...

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...

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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...

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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.

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September 2017 — Light Attack: Can the Air Force change the way it acquires...

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...

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

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...

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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...

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December 2017 - Training for Tomorrow: Advanced technologies to revolutionize...

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...

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January 2018 - Tunnel Warfare: Technologies for finding and defeating...

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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February 2018-Dominating the Battlefield: Upgraded equipment to give...

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

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

    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...

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355: Is Navy Shipbuilding Vision Real or a Mirage?

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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May 2018-Special Operations Command's Ten 10 Technologies

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

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

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...

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July 2018-Improving Lethality of Weapons, New Space Launch Options & Advanced...

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...

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August 2018 - Research and Development Big Bets

  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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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February 2019 - International Military Vehicles, New Body Armor and...

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...

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March 2019 - Quantum Race in the National Security Community

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

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April 2019 - Space-Based Missile Defense, Marine Corps’ Robotic Tech and the...

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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May 2019 - Special Operations Command's Vehicles

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

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

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...

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August 2019 - Pentagon’s Arctic Strategy, Army’s Small Arms Initiatives and...

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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September 2019 - Sixth-Generation Aircraft, Marine Corps’ amphibious combat...

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...

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October 2019 - Army’s Scout Attack Helicopter, Navy’s Unmanned Vessels and...

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...

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