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August 2026: Underwater Mines, the Future of the Space Development Agency and Lessons from Ukraine
In this episode, National Defense looks at how the Navy is integrating autonomy to combat underwater mines, the potential dissolution of the Space De…
20 hours ago
July 2026: T-7A Red Hawk, V-22 Osprey, and Navy Shipbuilding Plans
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Air Force's unusual approach to the T-7A Red Hawk program, the upcoming shutdown of the V-22 Osprey p…
1 month ago
June 2026: Humanoid Robots, Naval Munitions, And New Army Carbine
In this episode, National Defense discusses how humanoid robots are marching into the national security realm, the Navy's munitions shortage plans, a…
2 months ago
May 2026: Tanker Connectivity, Demining, And Big Rockets
In this episode, National Defense discusses aerial tanker connectivity, mine removal technology in Ukraine, and the big rocket industry.
3 months ago
April 2026: Golden Dome, Special Ops Fleet, and Ukraine's Brave1
In this episode, National Defense discusses the progress of the Golden Dome missile defense initiative, Special Operations Command's vehicle fleet up…
4 months ago
March 2026: the Marines' New Boat, the Venezuelan Mission, and Navy Ships
In this episode, National Defense discusses a new Marine Corps craft, takeaways from the Venezuelan capture mission, and two new Navy ship programs.
5 months ago
February 2026: Inflation, the Marines' New Force Design, and U.S. Space Launch Infrastructure
In this episode, National Defense discusses rising inflation in defense, the Marines' new Force Design plan, and the U.S.'s space launch infrastuctur…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
January 2026: Sentinel, Tungsten, and the EU's Drone Wall
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Air Force's beleaguered Sentinel ICBM program, how mining companies are challenging China's dominance…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
December 2025: Icebreakers, Army Special Ops Robotics, and Army Training Headset
In this episode, National Defense discusses the Coast Guard's icebreaker ambitions, how Army special operators are embracing robots, and the Army's s…
8 months, 1 week ago
November 2025: Special Ops Aircraft, Uncrewed Maritime Systems, and Munitions Production
In this episode, National Defense discusses Air Force Special Operations Command's new aircraft, the hesitant adoption of autonomous maritime systems…
9 months ago