Best Aerospace Report Interviews Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Washington Roundtable Jun 27, ’25] 1:10:20

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studi…

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jun 26, 25] Season 3 E25: Focus Forward 47:43

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Just when people were saying the future of air power was small, distributed systems like UAVs, the US struck Iran’s nuclear program infrastructure with an old-fashioned manned penetrating bombing raid. Which future is it? We ask two experts: retired Lt. Gen. David Deptula, the planner behind Operation Desert Storm, and Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn of the C…

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Defense & Aerospace Technology Report [Jun 25, 25] Mark Montgomery Reviews Top Headlines 41:47

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On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Technology Series, sponsored by Elbit America, Mark Montgomery, a retired US Navy rear admiral who is now the senior director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a senior adviser on the bipartisan Cyberspace Solarium Commission, joins Def…

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DEFAERO Strategy Series [Jun 24, 25] JEDI's André Loesekrug-Pietri 38:32

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On today’s Strategy Series program, sponsored by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, André Loesekrug-Pietri, the director of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative, joins Defense & Aerospace Reporter Editor Vago Muradian to discuss JEDI and how it aims to serve as Europe’s advanced research projects agency to improve both economic competitivene…

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [Jun 23, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead 37:59

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On today’s program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners and Chris Servello, the co-host of our Cavas Ships podcast joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss US air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and what’s next; potential unintended consequences of the attack…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Jun 22, ’25 Business Report] 1:01:20

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss a down week on Wall Street with modest losses; t…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Washington Roundtable Jun 20, ’25] 57:55

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studi…

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jun 19, 25] Season 3 E24: Air Boss 52:26

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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics chief Greg Ulmer joins us with fresh insights on the futures of F-35 (Block 5!), NGAD (more!), F-55, airlift, and more. Plus airpower headlines, including fussin’ up at the FCAS Ranch. Powered by GE!By Defense & Aerospace Report, sponsored by Bell

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Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Jun 18, ’25] Boeing Defense, Space & Security's Steve Parker 37:28

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On today’s program from the Paris Air Show, sponsored by Alderman & Co., Steve Parker, the interim head of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, joint Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss what winning the US Air Force’s contract to develop the manned-fighter element of the Next-Generation Air Dominance program — dubbed the F-47 — …

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Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Jun 17, ’25] Dr. John Nagl-Today's Lessons for Tomorrow's Army 37:07

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On this Land Warfare episode, sponsored by American Rheinmetall, Dr. John Nagl, a retired US Army lieutenant colonel who is now a professor of Warfighting Studies in the Department of Military Strategy, Planning, and Operations at the Army War College, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to analyze the US Army's lessons learned fr…

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [Jun 16, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead 36:02

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On this week’s Look Ahead Podcast, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian discuss Israel’s attack on Iran and whether the long-planned strikes will stop Tehran’s drive to acquire nuclear weapons; the trade deal between Washington and Bei…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Jun 15, ’25 Business Report] 52:30

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss a flat week on Wall Street as Israel attacked Ir…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Washington Roundtable Jun 13, ’25] 58:37

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studi…

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jun 12, 25] Season 3 E23: Research du Temps Purdue 42:24

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Whether your plane is hypersonic, stealthy, or rocket powered, he knows the science behind it. Dr. Mark Lewis, former chief scientist of the Air Force and head of Purdue’s Applied Research Institute, gets technical with us. Plus many airpower headlines. Powered by GE!By Defense & Aerospace Report, sponsored by Bell

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [Jun 11, 25] CSIS' Wes Rumbaugh on America’s Golden Dome 33:14

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On today’s program, sponsored by Elbit America, Wes Rumbaugh with the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss takeaways from the think thank’s recent conference — America’s Golden Dome Explained — on what we know about President Trump’s effort to…

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Unlocking OASIS Insights: Understanding Your Audit Reports 26:45

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In this episode of The Quality Horizon, we discuss OASIS Insights reports with Greg Fontaine, the digital focal for the IAQG, and Jake Lewin, CEO of Intact US. These reports, generated post-audit, provide organizations with contextual information about their audit results, including benchmarking against similar audits and insights into non-conforma…

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DEFAERO Strategy Series [Jun 10, 25] Dr. Jeb Nadaner on Trump 47 Approach to Industrial Policy 36:55

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On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Strategy Series, sponsored by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Dr. Jeb Nadaner, the senior vice president of government relations at Govini who served as the deputy assistant secretary of defense for manufacturing and industrial base policy during the first Trump administration, joins Defense &…

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [Jun 09, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead 34:07

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On this week’s Look Ahead Podcast, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian discuss the latest from the Hill as lawmakers grapple with reconciliation, the NDAA and appropriations, a rescission package from the Trump administration, as well…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Jun 08, ’25 Business Report] 1:01:22

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss an up week on Wall Street as the relationship be…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Washington Roundtable Jun 06, ’25] 54:25

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studi…

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jun 05, 25] Season 3 E22: The Fast and the Hermeus 48:16

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There’s fast, and then there’s hyperfast. Hermeus is developing a hypersonic transport for the U.S. Air Force, and they took a big step recently with the first flight of their proof-of-concept plane. Founder and CEO A.J. Piplica joins us with the inside story. Plus this week’s headlines in airpower. Powered by GE!…

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jun 04, 25] Special Discussion: Implications of Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb 45:47

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On this special edition of the Air Power Podcast, sponsored by GE Aerospace, Heather Penney of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, Tim Walton of the Hudson Institute, Air Power Podcast co-host JJ Gertler and Cavas Ships podcast co-host Chris Servello join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss Ukraine’s Operation Spide…

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DEFAERO Strategy Series [Jun 03, 25] Sam Bendett & Eugene Rumer on Russia, Ukraine 37:19

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On today’s Strategy Series program, sponsored by General Atomic Aeronautical Systems, Sam Bendett of the Center for Naval Analyses and Dr. Eugene Rumer, the director of the Russia and Eurasia program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss how Ukraine executed “Operation Spi…

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [Jun 02, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead 31:34

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On this week’s Look Ahead Podcast, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian discuss the US defense budget outlook that could include a big jump in spending that flattens; the complex dynamics between the administration and Congress; the im…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [May 31, ’25 Business Report] 51:59

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss a rocky week on Wall Street that ended with the …

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Washington Roundtable May 30, ’25] 1:01:43

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Cavas Ships podcast co-host Chris Servello…

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [May 29, 25] Season 3 E21: Commitment Issues 35:30

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We’re used to thinking of UAVs as throwaway systems, but when they cost 20 or 30 million dollars apiece, that changes the approach. Travis Sharp of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments has a new study out on the long-term costs and issues of operating collaborative combat aircraft, and we dig in. Plus this week’s headlines in airpower…

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 28, 25] AI Strategy Corporation's Dave Mroczka 31:28

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On today’s program, sponsored by Elbit America, Dave Mroczka, the president and chief executive of the innovative firm AI Strategy Corporation, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the company’s 9-Hi technology that uses artificial intelligence to help the military services dramatically reduce the time it takes to develo…

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 27, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead 26:02

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On this week’s Look Ahead Podcast, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian discuss the House’s reconciliation package and defense budget outlook, President Trump’s priority Golden Dome system and companies that stand to benefit, takeaways…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [May 26, ’25 Business Report] 52:56

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss Wall Street reaction including a drop in bond ma…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Washington Roundtable May 23, ’25] 50:00

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security and former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International St…

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [May 22, 25] Season 3 E20: Go Navy, Beat China 45:52

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Naval aviation has been busy, with real-world operational experience in the Red Sea, the Med, and elsewhere while they welcome and adapt to a new generation of aircraft carrier. Rear Admiral Paul Lanzalotta, the commander of Carrier Strike Group TWELVE and Captain Dave Dartez, Commander of Carrier Air Wing EIGHT, from aboard CVN-78, USS Gerald R. F…

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Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [May 21, ’25] AEI's Dr. Bill Greenwalt on Exports and ITAR 35:01

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On today’s program, sponsored by Elbit America, Dr. Bill Greenwalt, a former Pentagon industrial affairs chief who is now with the American Enterprise Institute and the Silicon Valley Defense Group, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the problems with the US export control system and how the International Traffic in Ar…

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Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [May 20, ’25] Army Sec Dan Driscoll & Chief of Staff Gen Randy George 43:37

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On today’s Land Warfare Series program, sponsored American Rheinmetall, Dan Driscoll, the 26th secretary of the United States Army and Gen Randy George, the service’s 41st chief of staff, join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss how the Army is redirecting 8 percent of its budget each year for the coming five years to new pri…

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 19, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead 25:36

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On this week’s Look Ahead Podcast, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian discuss Moody’s decision to downgrade US debt as lawmakers work to further cut taxes that could trigger further downgrades; the budget scenarios to watch as some e…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [May 17, ’25 Business Report] 57:28

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss a strong week on Wall Street ends in record terr…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Washington Roundtable May 16, ’25] 55:58

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security and former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International St…

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [May 15, 25] Season 3 E19: Foreign and Domestic 42:05

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The U.S. Government has initiated an investigation to determine whether imported commercial aircraft and engines harm US national security. How do they threaten airpower? Aerospace guru Richard Aboulafia and noted trade attorney Jeff Bialos join us to explain it all -- plus E-7, that Qatari 747, and more. Powered by GE!…

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Defense & Aerospace Technology Report [May 14, 25] Printed Circuit Board Association of America's David Schild 28:08

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On today’s Technology Report, David Schild, the executive director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the Trump administration’s approach to bolstering the US printed circuit board industry; impact of tariffs and thoughtful policies on bolstering the entire PCB ecosy…

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 13, 25] Todd Harrison Reviews Recent Defense Headlines 30:40

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Todd Harrison of the American Enterprise Institute joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the Trump administration’s “skinny budget” request; whether internal cost cutting moves will free enough resources to underwrite major programs; potential risks with the Army’s recent tradeoffs; the legacy of the so-called Department …

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 12, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead 42:38

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On today’s program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners and Chris Servello, the co-host of our Cavas Ships podcast joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss when the Trump administration will disclose the details of it’s “skinny budget” request as congressional ove…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [May 11, ’25 Business Report] 56:40

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss an unusually quiet down week on Wall Street; Ind…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Washington Roundtable May 09, ’25] 57:08

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security and former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International St…

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [May 08, 25] Season 3 E18: All About the Base 45:18

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The US is building new generations of aircraft, but how much good are they if their bases can’t survive attack? Tim Walton of the Hudson Institute and CNAS’s Tom Shugart have a new report on just this topic, and they join us to get into the details of base vulnerability and defense. Plus headlines in airpower. Powered by GE!…

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 07, 25] National Spectrum Consortium's Joe Kochan on 'Golden Opportunity' for Spectrum Sharing 40:07

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On today’s Technology Report, Joe Kochan, the chief executive officer of the National Spectrum Consortium, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the importance of better management and sharing of limited spectrum for national security needs, how President Trump’s top priority “Golden Dome” air and missile defense network …

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DEFAERO Strategy Series [May 06, 25] 'Skinny-Budget' Preview w/ Mark Montgomery 38:56

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On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Strategy Series, sponsored by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Mark Montgomery, a retired US Navy rear admiral who is now the senior director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a senior adviser on the bipartisan Cyberspace Solarium …

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 05, 25] Byron Callan’s Week Ahead 29:53

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On this week’s Look Ahead Podcast, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian discuss the Trump administration’s proposed $1 trillion “skinny” budget request; gauging tariff impacts as President Trump constantly shifts his stance; transforma…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [May 04, ’25 Business Report] 51:49

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss another up week on Wall Street allowed investors…

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Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Washington Roundtable May 02, ’25] 57:02

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On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security and former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International St…

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [May 01, 25] Season 3 E17: Drone, Drone on the Range 45:58

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The US Air Force is building an uninhabited future with its collaborative combat aircraft. There’s been a lot of focus on their capabilities and procurement, but not so much on how to keep them effective in the fight. Mark Gunzinger, Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments at the Mitchell Institute, joins us to fill in that critical …