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Welcome to the Defense and Aerospace Report podcast, our weekly podcast on the global defense and aerospace business sponsored by Bell, and hosted by Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with industry leaders and the business’ best analysts to put events in context, identify trends and keep an eye on what’s next in a fast-moving world. Defense & Ae... more

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On today’s Strategy Series program, sponsored by General Atomic Aeronautical Systems, Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the new report the ... more

On today’s program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the latest headlines and looks at the week ahead.

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss another record ... more

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 Secur... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Savoie
President and CEO of Elbit America
Elbit America
Episode: DEFAERO Daily Pod [Sep 17, 25] Elbit America's Luke Savoie
Heather Penney
Research Director for the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies and a long time Air Force pilot.
Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Sep 11, 25] Season 3 E34: Mail to the Chief
David Ochmanek
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Development and a Senior Researcher at RAND.
RAND Corporation
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Sep 11, 25] Season 3 E34: Mail to the Chief
Caitlin Lee
Director of the Acquisition and Technology Policy Program at the RAND Corporation.
RAND Corporation
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Sep 11, 25] Season 3 E34: Mail to the Chief
Dr. Kelvin Hamilton
Founder of FlareBright, a company focused on affordable drone precision navigation solutions.
FlareBright
Episode: DEFAERO Daily Pod [Sep 10, 25] Dr Kelvin Hamilton of FlareBright & Toby Townrow of Drone Evolution
Toby Townrow
Co-founder of Drone Evolution, focusing on sovereign drone manufacturing capabilities in the UK.
Drone Evolution
Episode: DEFAERO Daily Pod [Sep 10, 25] Dr Kelvin Hamilton of FlareBright & Toby Townrow of Drone Evolution
James Hackett
Head of Defense and Military Analysis at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and co-editor of the report 'Progress and Shortfalls in Europe's Defence'
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Episode: DEFAERO Strategy Series [Sep 09, 25] IISS' James Hackett on European Defence
Rear Admiral Mike Nasty Manazir
Chairman of the Tailhook Association and retired United States Navy Rear Admiral
Hadrian
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Sep 04, 25] Season 3 E33: Tomcat Ball
Scott Sloan
CEO of Stratascorp, a veteran defense industry executive
Stratascorp
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Technology Report [Sep 03, 25] Stratascorp's Scott Sloan on Data, AI, & CMMC

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Vago Muradian
Vago Muradian is a prominent figure in the defense and aerospace field, serving as the editor and host of the related discussions. He brings in-depth knowledge and an extensive background in covering these industries to facilitate engaging conversations.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • A Must-Listen for Defense and Aerospace Pros

    Vago Muradian delivers insightful, timely, and expertly moderated conversations that cut through the noise - he always has! Air Power brings together top voices across government, industry and the military to unpack the most pressing issues in air and space power—with clarity, depth and real strategic relevance. Whether you’re in the defense community or simply want to better understand what shapes modern deterrence and air dominance, this podcast is essential listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MD NoVa
    United States2 months ago
  • Mediocre information.

    You give a fraction of the information. It is biased projected information and inaccurate based on how your interpretation. As a Veteran I would avoid this podcast. Those responsible for this Podcast should learn to avoid politics. When we raise our right hand, we support both parties and probably shouldn’t vote. You have a biased perspective and are definitely radical liberal viewpoints. The defense stocks went higher under Joe Biden that’s your bias. The liberal war mongers have sold ou... more

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    1
    James Tebow
    United States2 months ago
  • I’m here for insight on how the Swamp thinks…& sometimes to learn something useful about Def & Aero

    As a strategy leader who’s been in the Defense industry for over 2 decades, I’ve been listening to the show for a couple of years now, and here’s my analysis:

    1) The Tech report, Strategy series, AirPower, and Byron Callan’s Week Ahead podcasts are usually pretty good with little or no swampy bias — 4-5 stars for those

    2) On the Business Roundtable, Rocket Ron is probably the most unbiased of the three…usually giving very objective perspective. Aboulafia is more swampy, and it tends to show in h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    roberde
    United States3 months ago
  • “At the end of the day”

    Please, for the love of god, find another phrase. I counted 15 times Vago said “at the end of the day” in the span of a 20 minute episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mitchellfritchell
    United States3 months ago
  • Has limitations

    Usually good analysis but would benefit from more diverse voices, especially on the Middle East.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    >>l
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Critiques mention a perceived bias in certain discussions, particularly regarding politics and military strategy.
Many find the host is skilled at navigating complex discussions with industry leaders and insightful analysts.
Some express a desire for more balanced conversations, indicating that while the podcast offers quality insights, political leanings could be more nuanced.

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [Sep 17, 25] Elbit America's Luke Savoie
Q: What are some of the implications of the U.S. government's idea of taking stakes in companies that accept development funding?
It's a complex issue that would require careful considerations about transparency and operational independence, particularly for publicly held versus privately held entities.
DEFAERO Daily Pod [Sep 17, 25] Elbit America's Luke Savoie
Q: How is it you and your team are thinking about what a future war looks like?
We're leveraging war gaming and modeling to adapt to the lessons learned from recent conflicts, particularly in terms of integrating manned and unmanned systems in expeditionary environments.
DEFAERO Daily Pod [Sep 17, 25] Elbit America's Luke Savoie
Q: What does this change mean to how it is you guys are doing business and how the government is going to be doing business?
It means that Elbit needs to deliver capabilities to warfighters more quickly, aligning with the current administration's focus on urgency and depth in inventory for preparedness.
Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Sep 11, 25] Season 3 E34: Mail to the Chief
Q: How do you balance immediate needs versus future modernization?
The Chief must balance getting more capabilities into the theater quickly while also investing in next-generation platforms.
Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Sep 11, 25] Season 3 E34: Mail to the Chief
Q: What should be on the next Chief's agenda?
The Chief needs to address readiness, recapitalization, and investment in both immediate and future military capabilities.

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