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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 this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, ... more

We attended the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium so you didn’t have to. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems president Dave Alexander gives us the latest on a slew of programs. We review the event and Air and Space Forces magazine e... more

Mesh Feigenbaum, a managing partner at Engineered Metal Tech who is one of the world’s leading experts on the gigantic forging presses that are critical for the worldwide aerospace and defense supply chain, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vag... more

On today’s Strategy Series program, sponsored by General Atomics 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... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Walton
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Episode: Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Feb 19, 26] Season 4 E6 Designs on Victory
Mike Rogers
Retired United States Navy Admiral and former Director of the National Security Agency.
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Episode: DEFAERO Strategy Series [Feb 18, 26] Retired Admiral Mike Rogers on America's Unpreparedness for a GPS Attack
Michael Stewart
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Geoff Kent
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Episode: Defense & Aerospace Technology Report [Jan 28, 25] Brig. Gen. “Geoff” Kent on Sustaining & Supporting in Highly Contested Conflicts
John Cofrancesco
Founder and driving force behind American AI Logistics.
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Episode: Defense & Aerospace Technology Report [Jan 27, 25] Using AI to Thoughtfully Fix an Outdated Supply System
Becca Wasser
Defense lead at Bloomberg Economics with extensive defense analysis experience
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Episode: Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jan 15, 26] Season 4 E2: Global View
Bryon Kroger
Founder and CEO of Rise8, former United States Air Force intelligence officer
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Episode: Defense & Aerospace Technology Report [Jan 7, 26] Rise8 Founder and CEO Bryon Kroger
Dr. Seth Jones
President of the Defense and Security Department at CSIS and author of The American Edge
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Technology Report [Dec 10, 25] CSIS' Dr. Seth Jones on the Military Tech Nexus
Dr. Giles Legood
Air Vice Marshal and Chaplain-in-Chief of the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Dec 04, 25] Season 3 E46: Silicon and Sanctuary

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Vago Muradian
Editor of the Defense & Aerospace Report, Vago Muradian hosts discussions with industry leaders and analysts, providing insights into the defense and aerospace sectors.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 261 ratings
  • Be honest

    Trump strategy preemptively surrenders America’s sole superpower status.

    His mission is to collapse America so that his favorite dictators don’t have to worry about us.

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    thePeacePirate
    United States3 months ago
  • Become obviously biased

    Used to be a great show but host increasingly can’t help confusing facts and opinions when it comes to Trump and administration. Stick to the facts or admit it’s an opinion please.

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    Dagny10
    United States4 months ago
  • Seriously?

    Trump literally gathered the generals and casually declared war against half the country.

    Threatened to turn American cities into “military training grounds”, by which he means urban warfare against an invented domestic enemy.

    What more do people need to see to believe?

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    thePeacePirate
    United States5 months ago
  • 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.

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    MD NoVa
    United States7 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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    James Tebow
    United States7 months ago

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Expert analysis appreciated, but some critiques regarding bias in discussions.
Insightful conversations with industry leaders and analysts.
Content often perceived to lean politically, affecting listener opinions.
Timely updates on defense and aerospace trends.

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Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Feb 25, 2026] Mesh Feigenbaum on Global Industrial Capacity
Q: What's a starting point for national level investment in this capability?
On the low end, $800 million would be a reasonable target number.
Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Feb 25, 2026] Mesh Feigenbaum on Global Industrial Capacity
Q: What can be done to bolster US and allied capabilities?
Government involvement is essential to incentivize investment because the payback period for companies is too long.
Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Feb 25, 2026] Mesh Feigenbaum on Global Industrial Capacity
Q: How vulnerable is this infrastructure?
The infrastructure is quite vulnerable, as many presses are decades old and not properly modernized.
Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Feb 23, 2026] Look Ahead w/ Byron Callan
Q: How significant is that (UK's decision asking the US not to use bases for an attack on Iran)?
It's a trend indicating a rift in transatlantic relations, with new ideologies emerging among allies.
Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Feb 23, 2026] Look Ahead w/ Byron Callan
Q: What's the meaning of this decision on national security, net-net, from your perspective?
The tariffs have an indirect non-event impact on the defense sector, but could lead to protracted court battles and uncertainty regarding US fiscal policies.

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What is Defense & Aerospace Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast centers on the fast-evolving domains of defense and aerospace, featuring expert interviews with industry leaders and analysts to navigate complex global dynamics. The episodes frequently explore pressing topics such as military strategy, defense budgets, and geopolitical tensions, with particularly in-depth analyses of ongoing conflicts like Russia-Ukraine and the implications of U.S. defense policy. Notable discussions may also cover advanced military technologies and procurement practices within the U.S. and European defense sectors, making this a pivotal resource for those interested in the intricacies of national security and aerospace dynamics. Unique aspects include the emphasis on integrating perspectives from both the pu... more

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