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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 Atomics Aeronautical Systems, John Cofrancesco of American AI Logistics joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss China’s new AI model, what that means, the administratio... more

Steve Parker, the chief executive officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss how the giant is working to answer the Trump administration’s demand for accelerated missile and weapons p... more

On today’s Look Ahead program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss escalating US-Iran hostilities and implications for worl... more

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Murad... more

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Recent Guests

Heather Lucky Penney
Director of Studies and Research at Mitchell Institute
Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jul 09, 26] Season 4 E22 Game Season
Chris Browne
John and Adrian Mars Director of The National Air and Space Museum
National Air and Space Museum
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jun 24, 26] Season 4 E22 Airpower on the Mall
Pierre Gaudilliere
Brigadier General, French Air Combat Command
French Air and Space Force
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jun 18, 26] Season 4 E21 Amis de l’Air
Franz-Stefan Gady
Defense analyst and consultant in Vienna; adjunct fellow with Center for a New American Security Defense Program
Center for a New American Security
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Jun 17, ’26] Franz-Stefan Gady on Why It's so Hard to Judge Progress or Advantage in Modern Conflict
Dr. Rocket Ron Epstein
Analyst, Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Jun 14, ’26 Business Report]
Jon Dog Davis
Retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General, former Deputy Commandant for Aviation
United States Marine Corps
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jun 11, 26] Season 4 E20 Vertical Landing
Vince Crisler
Former White House CISO; founder of DarkCube; current CISO of Celerium
Celerium
Episode: Defense & Aerospace Technology Report [Jun 03, 25] CISO Vince Crisler on AI Impact on Cyber Security
Joe Quinn
Executive Director at the Center for Strategic Industrial Materials
Center for Strategic Industrial Materials
Episode: DEFAERO Strategy Series [Jun 02, 26] Securing America’s Future Energy
Abigail Hunter
Executive Director at the Center for Critical Mineral Strategy, at SAFE (Securing America's Energy Future)
Center for Critical Mineral Strategy
Episode: DEFAERO Strategy Series [Jun 02, 26] Securing America’s Future Energy

Hosts

Vago Muradian
Host and editor, Defense & Aerospace Report; leads in-depth discussions on defense and aerospace policy, markets, and strategy.
JJ Gertler
Co-host of Air Power Podcast segment; provides aviation and airpower analysis.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 269 ratings
  • Don’t aid warmongers please

    An atrocious ally is no ally at all. Democracies should never enable tyranny.

    A school full of little girls was bombed on day one of Trump’s illegal war & it’s insane that no one even mentions it. We DO NOT have to live in a casually despicable world.

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    thePeacePirate
    United States19 days ago
  • Don’t aid warmongers please

    A school full of little girls was bombed on day one of Trump’s illegal war & it’s insane that no one even mentions it. We DO NOT have to live in a casually despicable world.

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    thePeacePirate
    United Statesa month ago
  • Turned into a political show

    Used to be news on D&A, now it is just a politically biased grief session about Trump. Please go back to reporting on the business of D&A.

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    Brandon 🇺🇸
    United States3 months ago
  • Congrats

    I think this recent round table was the most pathetic sanewashing of this Iran war that I’ve heard so far. It’s almost like you guys are a mouthpiece for an industry that’s going to benefit greatly from it or something.

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    thePeacePirate
    United States5 months ago
  • Turned intoThe MSNBC of A&D

    Skip opening monologue, just bias propaganda doesn’t help the political divide. Defense is and needs to be a political; leave that spin to cable entertainment faux news channels, you’re better than that V

    Please stick to reporting facts on A&D and hosting expert guests. Though love hearing them correct your spin

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    Zaxk Xavier Voelten
    United States5 months ago

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Episodes with industry-wide budgeting and procurement analysis are repeatedly highlighted as highly informative.
Listeners appreciate the synthesis of government, industry, and military perspectives.
Critiques often focus on perceived polarization when discussing policy and politics.
Many cite the show as a must-listen for defense and aerospace professionals who want context beyond headlines.

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Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast [Jul 09, 26] Season 4 E22 Game Season
Q: What were the core questions the war game aimed to answer?
The exercise sought to explore how to size and equip the Air Force to deter and fight in three simultaneous theaters against China and Russia, and what capabilities and alliances would be necessary to do so effectively.
Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Jul 08, ’26] Sam Bendett & Eugene Rumer on Russia, Ukraine
Q: How are long-range strikes changing the war's dynamics and what are the next steps for both sides?
Both sides are bolstering defensive and offensive capabilities, with Ukraine developing domestic missile alternatives and Russia expanding long-range drone production and air defense to cope with increased reach and targeting, leading to a growing, persistent anti-access/area denial environment.
Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Jul 08, ’26] Sam Bendett & Eugene Rumer on Russia, Ukraine
Q: What were the big takeaways from the NATO summit and the decision to allow Ukraine to produce Patriots?
The consensus was that there were no dramatic breakthroughs, but the pledge of substantial support and the Patriot manufacturing permission signaled meaningful, though slow-moving, Western commitment that could alter long-term calculations.
Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Jul 10, ’26 Washington Roundtable]
Q: What is the outlook for Iran-related actions and MOU discussions?
There is ongoing tension around the Iran MOU and a ceasefire, with concerns about credibility and timing of any ceasefire commitments, and potential for renewed strikes impacting regional stability.
Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Jul 10, ’26 Washington Roundtable]
Q: Where do NDAA and appropriations stand right now?
The NDAA and appropriations are stalled, with three potential lanes discussed for defense funding—regular appropriations, supplemental, and reconciliation—though agreement and timing remain uncertain.

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