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National Defense is a podcast on military technology and defense industry trends, from the articles of National Defense Magazine.

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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 Development Agency and takeaways from Ukraine's rapid battlefield innovation.

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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 production line and the Navy's new shipbuilding plan.

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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, and a new Army carbine rifle.

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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.

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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 update, and a Ukrainian tech incubator's U.S. roadshow.

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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.

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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 infrastucture.

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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 of the Tungsten market, and the European Union's drone wall.

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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 search for a mixed reality headset.

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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, and how government and industry are scaling to meet a spike in munitions production needs.

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