Welcome to Crimetown, a series produced by Marc Smerling and Zac Stuart-Pontier in partnership with Gimlet Media. Each season, we investigate the culture of crime in a different city. In Season 2, Crimetown heads to the heart of the Rust Belt: Detroit, Michigan. From its heyday as Motor City to its rebirth as the Brooklyn of the Midwest, Detroit’s history reflects a series of issues that strike at the heart of American identity: race, poverty, policing, loss of industry, the war on drugs, an ...
…
continue reading
Content provided by Midrats. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Midrats or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Episode 723: June Free For All - With Lots of UKR Drones
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 486306324 series 140053
Content provided by Midrats. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Midrats or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Mark and I are back from most of May taking care of business!Time for a MIDRATS!
Show Links
In this episode, Sal and Mark discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine War, focusing on Ukraine's innovative strategies and the implications for modern warfare. They explore the role of AI in military operations, the importance of strategic home porting, and the vulnerabilities in military infrastructure. The conversation also touches on the future of U.S. defense spending and the need to revitalize America's shipbuilding industry.Takeaways
00:00: Introduction and Overview of Current Events
02:11: Analysis of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
06:35: Technological Advancements in Warfare
12:18: Strategic Homeporting and Military Vulnerabilities
18:42: Lessons from Historical Military Engagements
24:51: Infrastructure and Operational Challenges
32:09: Rebuilding Naval Bases and Infrastructure
34:39: Hardening National Defense and Infrastructure
36:08: Geopolitical Concerns: China and Russia
40:18: Shipbuilding Industry Challenges and Innovations
46:13: Defense Spending and Budget Allocation
50:36: Leadership and Accountability in Defense Programs
53:32: The Future of Warfare and Military Strategy
…
continue reading
Show Links
- Pentagon chief tells Asian allies: Raise defence spending to 5% of GDP like Europe
- Tom Shugart post on PRC ship in Norfolk, from APR 2024
- 1980s Strategic Homeporting Initiative
- Claude Berube on OSS developing deep strike drone boats against Japanese bridges and tunnels in WW2
- Operation Pigeon
- Bat bombs
- The Atlantic on Who Killed America’s Shipbuilding Industry?
- Korean Shipyard Modernization
- Navy Secretary "Shocked and Dismayed" at Condition of Base Housing on Guam
In this episode, Sal and Mark discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine War, focusing on Ukraine's innovative strategies and the implications for modern warfare. They explore the role of AI in military operations, the importance of strategic home porting, and the vulnerabilities in military infrastructure. The conversation also touches on the future of U.S. defense spending and the need to revitalize America's shipbuilding industry.Takeaways
- The Ukraine conflict has highlighted innovative military strategies.
- AI is becoming increasingly integrated into modern warfare.
- Strategic home porting is essential for national security.
- Military infrastructure vulnerabilities need urgent attention.
- Dispersing military assets can reduce risk in conflict scenarios.
- Revitalizing shipbuilding is crucial for military readiness.
- Simplifying the acquisition process can enhance military capabilities.
- Caring for military personnel is a priority for effective defense.
- Lessons from Ukraine can inform future military strategies.
00:00: Introduction and Overview of Current Events
02:11: Analysis of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
06:35: Technological Advancements in Warfare
12:18: Strategic Homeporting and Military Vulnerabilities
18:42: Lessons from Historical Military Engagements
24:51: Infrastructure and Operational Challenges
32:09: Rebuilding Naval Bases and Infrastructure
34:39: Hardening National Defense and Infrastructure
36:08: Geopolitical Concerns: China and Russia
40:18: Shipbuilding Industry Challenges and Innovations
46:13: Defense Spending and Budget Allocation
50:36: Leadership and Accountability in Defense Programs
53:32: The Future of Warfare and Military Strategy
558 episodes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 486306324 series 140053
Content provided by Midrats. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Midrats or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Mark and I are back from most of May taking care of business!Time for a MIDRATS!
Show Links
In this episode, Sal and Mark discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine War, focusing on Ukraine's innovative strategies and the implications for modern warfare. They explore the role of AI in military operations, the importance of strategic home porting, and the vulnerabilities in military infrastructure. The conversation also touches on the future of U.S. defense spending and the need to revitalize America's shipbuilding industry.Takeaways
00:00: Introduction and Overview of Current Events
02:11: Analysis of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
06:35: Technological Advancements in Warfare
12:18: Strategic Homeporting and Military Vulnerabilities
18:42: Lessons from Historical Military Engagements
24:51: Infrastructure and Operational Challenges
32:09: Rebuilding Naval Bases and Infrastructure
34:39: Hardening National Defense and Infrastructure
36:08: Geopolitical Concerns: China and Russia
40:18: Shipbuilding Industry Challenges and Innovations
46:13: Defense Spending and Budget Allocation
50:36: Leadership and Accountability in Defense Programs
53:32: The Future of Warfare and Military Strategy
…
continue reading
Show Links
- Pentagon chief tells Asian allies: Raise defence spending to 5% of GDP like Europe
- Tom Shugart post on PRC ship in Norfolk, from APR 2024
- 1980s Strategic Homeporting Initiative
- Claude Berube on OSS developing deep strike drone boats against Japanese bridges and tunnels in WW2
- Operation Pigeon
- Bat bombs
- The Atlantic on Who Killed America’s Shipbuilding Industry?
- Korean Shipyard Modernization
- Navy Secretary "Shocked and Dismayed" at Condition of Base Housing on Guam
In this episode, Sal and Mark discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine War, focusing on Ukraine's innovative strategies and the implications for modern warfare. They explore the role of AI in military operations, the importance of strategic home porting, and the vulnerabilities in military infrastructure. The conversation also touches on the future of U.S. defense spending and the need to revitalize America's shipbuilding industry.Takeaways
- The Ukraine conflict has highlighted innovative military strategies.
- AI is becoming increasingly integrated into modern warfare.
- Strategic home porting is essential for national security.
- Military infrastructure vulnerabilities need urgent attention.
- Dispersing military assets can reduce risk in conflict scenarios.
- Revitalizing shipbuilding is crucial for military readiness.
- Simplifying the acquisition process can enhance military capabilities.
- Caring for military personnel is a priority for effective defense.
- Lessons from Ukraine can inform future military strategies.
00:00: Introduction and Overview of Current Events
02:11: Analysis of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
06:35: Technological Advancements in Warfare
12:18: Strategic Homeporting and Military Vulnerabilities
18:42: Lessons from Historical Military Engagements
24:51: Infrastructure and Operational Challenges
32:09: Rebuilding Naval Bases and Infrastructure
34:39: Hardening National Defense and Infrastructure
36:08: Geopolitical Concerns: China and Russia
40:18: Shipbuilding Industry Challenges and Innovations
46:13: Defense Spending and Budget Allocation
50:36: Leadership and Accountability in Defense Programs
53:32: The Future of Warfare and Military Strategy
558 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.