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Cogs of War

War on the Rocks
China
Artificial Intelligence
Lockheed Martin
Skunk Works
Drones
Ukraine
Skyfoundry Act
Defense Technology
Open Source Intelligence
Manufacturing
National Defense Authorization Act
F-35
Cybersecurity
Military Industrial Complex
Sr-71
U-2
World War II
Russia
Congress
PAC 3

A new show and vertical focused on defense tech and the defense industrial base, created and produced by WAR ON THE ROCKS and supported by BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON.

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China and Russia are churning out millions of drones while the United States has little capacity to build them at scale. Rep. Pat Harrigan of North Carolina introduced the SkyFoundry Act to change this, and it got rolled into the latest National Def... more

Since World War II, America's universities have been part of the nation's arsenal, forging the ideas, technology, and talent that underpin national defense. That engine of innovation never stopped running. John Beieler and John Paul Sawyer of the Uni... more

Open-source intelligence has matured into a complex blend of technology, access, and tradecraft. Ryan is joined by Ryan Curran of ZeroFox, Tucker Moore of Booz Allen Hamilton, and Scott Petry of Authentic8 to explore how today's practitioners manage ... more

When it comes to missiles, America lacks the magazine depth for a long fight, especially against a peer competitor like China. A major part of the problem: Traditional U.S. missiles are simply too costly to produce at scale. Ryan sits down with three... more

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Recent Guests

Pat Harrigan
Congressman of North Carolina and military veteran
Episode: SkyFoundry and the Future of American Drone Production at Scale
John Beieler
Executive Director of the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security at University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Episode: Building an Academic Arsenal
John Paul Sawyer
Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance and Director of Strategic Research Initiatives at University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Episode: Building an Academic Arsenal
Scott Petry
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Authentic8
Authentic8
Episode: The Tech and Tradecraft Behind Open Source Intelligence
Ryan Curran
Principal Director of Private Sector Services at ZeroFox
ZeroFox
Episode: The Tech and Tradecraft Behind Open Source Intelligence
Tucker Moore
Vice President at Booz Allen
Booz Allen
Episode: The Tech and Tradecraft Behind Open Source Intelligence
Ethan Thornton
Founder and CEO of Mach Industries
Mach Industries
Episode: Missiles and the Math of Modern Warfare
Sean Pitt
Co-founder and CEO of Castelion
Castelion
Episode: Missiles and the Math of Modern Warfare
Steve Milano
Senior Director of Advanced Effects at Anduril
Anduril Industries
Episode: Missiles and the Math of Modern Warfare

Host

Ryan Evans
Founder of War On The Rocks and host of Cogs of War, Ryan Evans brings expertise in defense and military strategy.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
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    Ghihrthigtihugtritrhgrti
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great New Podcast

    The first couple episodes of Cogs of War have been incredible. The knowledge and variety of guess as well as the detailed and researched questions of the host allow for varied content that is that is understandable and concise. A great quick listen!

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    Ben M Sam
    Canada7 months ago

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Highly informative discussions featuring credible guests from the defense industry.
Some reviews indicate dissatisfaction with specific episodes, while most feedback highlights the valuable insights gained.
Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge shared on topics such as defense technology and national security.

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SkyFoundry and the Future of American Drone Production at Scale
Q: Why the Army?
The Innovation Lab is a SOCOM-based product, and the Production Manufacturing Facility is an Army Material Command-based product.
SkyFoundry and the Future of American Drone Production at Scale
Q: What do you say to that?
I think it is an unfair interpretation because the whole backbone of this thing is the private sector.
SkyFoundry and the Future of American Drone Production at Scale
Q: Why a million?
Getting to that 1 million mark is really critically important for our national security.
Rockets, Politics, and Power: A Conversation with Tory Bruno of ULA
Q: How did you manage ending this reliance on such an abbreviated timeline as well?
Bruno explains the historical context of using Russian engines, detailing political and diplomatic attitudes that evolved over time to end that reliance due to geopolitical tensions.
Rockets, Politics, and Power: A Conversation with Tory Bruno of ULA
Q: How did you handle it?
Bruno detailed the measures he needed to take to address the challenges posed by competitors and regulatory changes, including persuading Congress for more time and adjusting ULA's focus and resources.

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Focused on the intersection of defense technology and the defense industrial base, the content provides valuable insights from experienced leaders in the field. The conversations typically address topics such as national security, advancements in open-source intelligence, and missile technology, while exploring the roles of academia, industry, and government in fostering innovation. Noteworthy discussions highlight ethical considerations in technology usage, complex government acquisition processes, and the challenges of integrating commercial technologies into military operations. The engaging discussions with experts make it a compelling choice for listeners keen on understanding contemporary defense issues and innovations.

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Recent guests on Cogs of War include:

1. Pat Harrigan
2. John Beieler
3. John Paul Sawyer
4. Scott Petry
5. Ryan Curran
6. Tucker Moore
7. Ethan Thornton
8. Sean Pitt

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