
Sean Rayment, an award winning defence and security correspondent and the editor of National Security News, is the host of The Security Podcast. Sean will discuss global national security and geopolitical events with high calibre guests and leaders in the fields of defence, security and intelligence.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||

This episode of The Security Podcast looks at one of the most urgent security challenges facing governments, industry and critical national infrastructure: how to defend against the combined threat of cyber attacks, drones and rapidly evolving hostil... more
In this episode of The Security Podcast, Sean Rayment speaks to Phil Ingram, former Colonel in the Intelligence Corps, about the vital role of intelligence in modern security.
They discuss what intelligence really means, how information is gathered ... more
In March 2026, the Russian Army sustained more than 35,000 casualties in Ukraine - 96 per cent of them either killed or wounded by drones. This year, Ukraine is expected to produce around seven million attack and reconnaissance drones. Russia is exp... more
It is now widely accepted that the British Army requires radical reform if it is to survive, let alone prevail, in a future conflict. But how radical does that reform need to be? Has the time come to challenge sacred cows and think the unthinkable?
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A v good episode ref theatre of the British Army.
But Shaun insinuating that fleets aren’t available b/c people aren’t doing their jobs is laughable and so unaware.
The Army fleet in antiquated, handcuffed by safety notices, deficient of spares, made almost impossible to use by a complicated fleet management system and units dont even own vehicles due to whole fleet management.
So please do
Some homework or invite me on !!
Some good analysis. Could do with some additional expert views.
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This show consistently centers on national security, defense policy, and geopolitical risk, often featuring senior military officers, former intelligence leaders, and seasoned war reporters. Across episodes, conversations gravitate toward defense procurement, alliance dynamics (notably NATO), intelligence and cyber threats, and the humanitarian and strategic dimensions of modern conflicts. The format tends to mix rigorous analysis with candid perspectives from guests who have frontline experience or deep policy insight, making it valuable for listeners who want practical commentary on security strategy, military modernization, and international security trends.
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