On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Michael Herson, President and CEO, American Defense International, Dr Gordon Adams, the senior White House budget official for national security during the Clinton administration who is now a distinguished fellow at the Quincy Institute and the Stimson Center as well as an American University professor emeritus, and Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute. Topics: — Update on Democratic efforts to forge a $1.85 trillion social package as defense debate stalls — Whether chaotic social reform legislative process will backfire on Democrats and alienate independents — Lawmakers’ response to China’s hypersonic weapon tests and testimony by the chairman and vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — The Biden administration’s approach to China as a military threat and how to defend Taiwanese territory from attack — President Biden’s trip to Europe and opportunity to bring allies together — Update on Iran nuclear negotiations and Israel’s preparations in the event of future operation against Tehran

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Defense & Aerospace Podcast [Washington Roundtable Oct 29, 21]

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Maj. Gen. Ross Coffman, USA, the director of the Next Generation Combat Vehicles Cross Functional Team at the US Army Futures Command, discusses the array of vehicles the service is developing and the network that will connect them to allow the force to operate against any adversary whether in Asia, Europe, the desert, or the Arctic with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Oct 28, 2021] Army's Coffman on Next Generation Combat Vehicles

On this week’s Cyber Report, sponsored by Northrop Grumman, Michael Daniel, the president of the Cyber Threat Alliance, discusses ransomware gang REvil’s accusation against the United States, the role of law enforcement, military and intelligence agencies in fighting ransomware attacks, next steps in the battle, the right policy carrots and sticks to improve private-sector security, and countering Russia’s continuing cyber espionage operations with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

Northrop Grumman Cyber Report [Oct 27, 21]: Cyber Threat Alliance's Michael Daniel

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn and Becca Wasser of the Center for a New American Security discuss their recent Foreign Policy article, 'Why the Pentagon Should Abandon ‘Strategic Competition’ with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Oct 26, 2021] Pettyjohn & Wasser on Strategic Competition

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners with a look ahead at the upcoming week and upcoming earnings; and Mark Signorelli, the vice president for business development at BAE Systems Platforms and Services, discusses the company’s land warfare portfolio with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Oct 25, 2021] Byron Callan & BAE's Signorelli

On this episode of the Business Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are “Rocket Ron” Epstein, PhD, of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Richard Aboulafia of the Teal Group consultancy and Sash Tusa of Agency Partners. Topics: — Roundup of the week on defense and aerospace stock performance on world markets — Commercial air travel demand and outlook for jetliner orders and deliveries — Drive to return mothballed aircraft back in service — Hexcel, Honeywell and Saab earnings as markets poised for results from leading US and European firms — China’s hypersonic weapon tests and spending implications should Beijing deploy a Fractional Orbital Bombardment System

Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Oct 24, ’21 Business Report]

On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Todd Harrison of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Evelyn Farkas, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia who is now the president of Farkas Global Strategies and Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm (and Defense and Aerospace team member). Topics: — Congressional budget update as House and Senate appropriators hone in on 2022 Pentagon plus up — Sifting the fact and fiction from China’s hypersonic missile tests earlier this summer — North Korea’s test firing of its first submarine-launched ballistic missile — Ensuring Washington retains focus on Russia as it turns greater attention to China — Importance of the first ever meeting between Josep Burrell, the EU’s foreign affairs and security policy high representative, and Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks — President Biden’s statement that US has a commitment to support Taiwan in the event of an attack by China — Analysis of the US Navy’s investigation into the fire that devastated the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard

Defense & Aerospace Podcast [Washington Roundtable Oct 22, 21]

Welcome to the DEFAERO Andy Marshall Strategy Series, our discussion with leading thinkers on security, business and technology. Michael Bayer, former Defense Business Board chairman and president of the Dumbarton Strategies consultancy, discusses the critical need for Defense Department leaders to increase agility, improve how they think about the challenges and solutions, revamp their approach to talent management if the United States is to better address the challenges the nation faces with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. This conversation is part of a series of discussions with leading thinkers and strategists and dedicated to the memory of Andy Marshall, the former director of the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment, and sponsored by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.

DEFAERO Andy Marshall Strategy Series w/ Michael Bayer [Oct 21, ’21]

On this week’s Cyber Report, sponsored by Northrop Grumman, Dmitri Alperovich, the co-founder and former CTO of cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike who is now the cofounder and executive chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator and John Cofrancesco of Fortress Information Security discuss progress being made across government and the international community in improving cybersecurity and specifically responding to ransomware and supply chain security challenges with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

Northrop Grumman Cyber Report [Oct 20, 21]: USG/Int'l Progress on Ransomware & Supply Chain Security

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Lt. Gen. Dave Bassett, USA, the director of the Defense Contract Management Agency, discusses how smart contracting can save money, lessons from the covid pandemic that can be applied to future crises, accelerating acquisition and more with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the Association of the United States Army’s 2021 meeting in Washington DC. Our AUSA coverage was sponsored by RAFAEL USA.

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Oct 13, 2021] DCMA's Bassett on Smart Contracting

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, remembering the life and lasting legacy of Gen. Colin Powell, USA Ret., former national security advisor, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State with Dr. Harlan Ullman, who taught Powell at the National War College, former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim, and former Defense Business Board Chairman Michael Bayer.

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Oct 18, 2021] Remembering Colin Powell

On this episode of the Business Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are “Rocket Ron” Epstein, PhD, of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Richard Aboulafia of the Teal Group consultancy and Sash Tusa of Agency Partners. Topics: — Roundup of the week on world markets — Airbus and Boeing commercial airliner deliveries — Latest Boeing challenges including new 787 manufacturing problems and indictment of a former 737 Max test pilot accused of misleading federal regulators — The real causes of Southwest Airlines’ recent hiccups — Takeaways from the National Business Aviation Association and Association of the United States Army’s annual meetings — Gen. Sir Nick Carter’s legacy and priorities for his successor as Britain’s Chief of Defence Staff, current First Sea Lord Adm. Sir Tony Radakin

Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Oct 17, ’21 Business Report]

On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute and Steve Grundman of the Atlantic Council and the Grundman Advisory consultancy. Topics: — Congressional update as US borrowing limit is raised and Democrats work to forge a compromise spending package — Implications of budget deliberations and new Biden administration climate strategy on Pentagon spending — Whether allegations by former USAF software chief Nick Chaillan will drive DoD to address known cyber software and hardware vulnerabilities — Inflation impact on the Pentagon’s spending power — How China’s economic stumble could ripple across the global economy — Beijing’s continuing provocations across the Pacific and America’s allies increase their cooperation in the region and beyond — Europe’s continuing shift on its view of China as Beijing’s muscular stance alienates potential partners — UK investment in Africa ports to contest growing Chinese regional role — Takeaways from the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting this week and Cold War lessons from the US Army in Europe that are applicable today  — Israel’s about face on the Iran nuclear deal, Israel’s air strike in Syria and what’s next in Afghanistan

Defense & Aerospace Podcast [Washington Roundtable Oct 15, 21]

On this week’s Cyber Report, sponsored by Northrop Grumman, Justin Sherman of the Atlantic Council think tank and a Wired magazine contributor, discusses former USAF software chief Nick Chaillan’s regarding the Pentagon’s inability to improve its cyber defenses, grading the Biden administration’s cyber team, the White House’s drive to bring nations together to counter ransomware and national security takeaways from Facebook hearings with whistleblower Frances Haugen with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

Northrop Grumman Cyber Report: [Oct 14, 21] Review of Latest Cyber Headlines

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Gen. James McConville, USA, the 40th US Army chief of staff, discusses deterring China, more hard choices, budget outlook, talent management and driving change at speed; Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners with key takeaways from this years Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting; and Laura Winter, the host of upcoming The Downlink podcast discusses American icon William Shatner’s trip aboard a Blue Origin New Sheperd to become the oldest person in suborbital space with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Oct 13, 2021] AUSA Day 3

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 & Aerospace Report is your global source for national security and aerospace news, thought leadership and analysis, founded and edited by Vago Muradian.

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