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Defense One Radio

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Ukraine
Russia
China
Red Sea
U.S. Air Force
Drones
Artificial Intelligence
Logistics
U.S. Navy
Partnerships
Unmanned Systems
January 6th Insurrection
Defense Acquisition
Houthi Militia
Far-Right Terrorism
F-16
Fourth Fleet
Yemen
NATO
Maritime Security

A show about the technology, strategy, media and business trends defining the future of national security.

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A researcher unpacks recent adaptations in drone technology after more than three years of Russia's ongoing Ukraine invasion. 

Guests:

• Sam Bendett, advisor in Russia Studies at the Virginia-based research organization CNA;

• And Patrick Tuck... more

A Munich-based developer with a new air-to-air counter-drone system shares insights into Europe's growing defense industry and recent lessons from Russia's Ukraine invasion. 

Guest:

• Jan-Hendrik Boelens, co-founder and CEO of Alpine Eagle.

A researcher uses his work with U.S. special operations forces to explain a new neuroscientific approach to intuition, imagination, emotion, and common sense.

Guest:

• Angus Fletcher, Professor of Story Science at Ohio State University’s Projec... more

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• Patrick Tucker, Defense One science and technology editor.

Read Tucker's recent reporting on the topic below: 

Related reading:

• “New Golden Dome details emerge from industry day,” Tucker reported on August 14; 

• "Pete Hegseth... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Bendett
Advisor in Russia studies at the Virginia-based research organization CNA
CNA
Episode: How drone warfare is changing
Jan-Hendrik Boelens
Co-founder and CEO of Alpine Eagle, a company focused on developing advanced drone technologies.
Alpine Eagle
Episode: Alpine Eagle's Jan-Hendrik Boelens
Angus Fletcher
Author and professor of story science at Ohio State University's Project Narrative
Ohio State University
Episode: “Primal Intelligence” with Angus Fletcher
Kevin Maurer
A longtime writer and reporter who focuses on US special operations forces around the world.
Rolling Stone
Episode: The U.S. military vs. drug cartels
Derek Tournear
Director of the Space Development Agency
Space Development Agency
Episode: Tech Summit talks: The Space Rush
Bill Vass
Chief Technology Officer at Booz Allen
Booz Allen Hamilton
Episode: Tech Summit talks: The Space Rush
Chris Brose
President and Chief Strategy Officer at Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries
Episode: Tech Summit talks: Anduril's Chris Brose
Oleksii Reznikov
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister
Ukrainian Government
Episode: Former Ukrainian defense chief Oleksii Reznikov
Philippe Lavigne
Retired General and former chief of staff for the French Air and Space Forces; former Supreme Allied Commander Transformation at NATO
NATO
Episode: The future of NATO, with retired French Gen. Philippe Lavigne

Host

Ben Watson
Host of Defense One Radio, with expertise in defense analysis and reporting, focusing on national security topics.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 183 ratings
  • Mediocre Coverage of AFFORGEN Concept

    Some correspondents don’t take their jobs seriously. The AFA coverage in particular was a joke - Aubrey Decker clearly didn’t even attempt to understand the AFFORGEN concept and her coverage was immature and clownish. Unbecoming of Defense One which usually has interesting content.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Evkn_
    United Statesa year ago
  • Biased with foreign influence

    Even in the reviews you can tell that bits are used as the good reviews offer superfluous language “like interesting and develops thinking,” whereas the non approving reviews actually go in to the detail of the episodes. This wreaks of foreign influence where on any given episode you will not here overtly negative reviews of china, Russia, and so on. However, there is a high criticality of US defense and government, as well as a focus on questionable “defense” issues such as sexuality and suppos... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jstfre12
    United States2 years ago
  • Mediocre and biased

    The show needs to recruit a new pool interviewees. Researchers in house are a great tool to craft questions and identify personalities to bring in on certain topic but interviewing your own researchers ends up feeling biased or at least one sided.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JakeChristy
    United States2 years ago
  • Giggle like middle schooler

    Funny, it’s so funny that Republicans are looking into recruiting failures. Your not hiding your sarcasm very well, but would not expect you to consider there might be another point of view. Perhaps some want or understand why LBGTQ (oh I forget them all) issues, and on base transvestite children’s days are become normal and appear to be very important to the military.

    Let’s not even worry about skin color categorizing you automatically as a white supremacist. I can’t imagine why one of l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    404Macon
    United States2 years ago
  • Audio Levels!!!

    The content used to be 5 stars, but the audio levels are all over the place! I’ll be struggling to hear one person, and the next person will be shouting! Audio needs to be run through a compressor, limiter, or some other audio normalization process. I unsubscribed, I was listening for 30min and couldn’t tell you what they were talking about because of the audio levels.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    kmiller420
    Canada3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth insights and high-profile guests, highlighting that complex defense topics are discussed in an accessible manner.
Reviews mention a commitment to informative content, with many learning something new in every episode.
There are concerns about bias and audio quality, with some listeners expecting more diverse perspectives on contentious issues.
Feedback suggests that the content often stimulates critical thinking, although there are calls for improvement in audio management.

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How drone warfare is changing
Q: Have you been surprised or impressed by any particular developments or novel tweaks in aerial drones over the last two years of this war?
There has been a massive growth in fiber optic drones, allowing for innovative adaptations during the conflict.
Alpine Eagle's Jan-Hendrik Boelens
Q: What can you tell us about that buy-in from the German Defense Minister?
The German Defense Minister was the first launch customer, providing valuable insights and feedback on user experience, helping to refine the technology further.
Alpine Eagle's Jan-Hendrik Boelens
Q: What made you think this air-to-air process was possible and worth pursuing?
Witnessing the effectiveness of drone attacks and the increasing number of drones led to the realization that effective defense solutions need to be scalable and adaptable for evolving threats.
Alpine Eagle's Jan-Hendrik Boelens
Q: Can you elaborate on how the Sentinel system works?
The Sentinel system integrates an end-to-end aerial counter UAS system, using radar for early warning and interceptor drones for engagement.
The Pentagon’s Golden Dome clampdown
Q: What do you understand about Anderil's possible role and Palantir as well?
Anderil is moving quickly into missile platforms and has mission planning tools, while Palantir employs a lot of AI for coordinating operations.

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Focusing on the rapidly evolving landscape of national security, this show features discussions on cutting-edge technologies, military strategies, and the political implications surrounding defense matters. It brings together expert guests, including military leaders, defense technologists, and policy analysts, who provide insights on critical issues such as drone warfare, cybersecurity, and the geopolitical challenges posed by nations like Russia and China. Noteworthy for its in-depth analysis and exploration of contemporary debates in military and security realms, the show is tailored for listeners eager to understand the complexities of defense policies and innovations shaping the global stage.

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5. Derek Tournear
6. Bill Vass
7. Chris Brose
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