April 2026: Golden Dome, Special Ops Fleet, and Ukraine's Brave1
31/03/2026 | 8min
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.
March 2026: the Marines' New Boat, the Venezuelan Mission, and Navy Ships
02/03/2026 | 8min
In this episode, National Defense discusses a new Marine Corps craft, takeaways from the Venezuelan capture mission, and two new Navy ship programs.
February 2026: Inflation, the Marines' New Force Design, and U.S. Space Launch Infrastructure
07/02/2026 | 9min
In this episode, National Defense discusses rising inflation in defense, the Marines' new Force Design plan, and the U.S.'s space launch infrastucture.
January 2026: Sentinel, Tungsten, and the EU's Drone Wall
06/01/2026 | 8min
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.
December 2025: Icebreakers, Army Special Ops Robotics, and Army Training Headset
26/11/2025 | 9min
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.