Podcasts about defense concepts

On this month's innovation conversation to highlight key topics in the countdown to the Apex technology and innovation conference  April 23-24 in Washington, sponsored by Clarion Defence, Bryan Clark, the director of the Center for Defense Concepts & Technology at the Hudson Institute, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the report he co-authored with his colleagues Dan Patt and Nadia Schadlow — “Ending Self-Imposed Scarcity: Exploiting America's Commercial Strengths to Mobilize Weapons Production.” To learn more about the Apex conference, sponsorship and attendance opportunities please visit apexdefense.org

On today's Technology Report, Bryan Clark, the director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute think tank, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss President Trump's plan to build an “Iron Dome” over America to defend against air and missile threats; what would be required to protect the nation; what areas would be protected and where not; how much such a system would cost; how effective it would be; the tradeoffs Americans would have to make in terms of diminished connectivity as bandwidth is shifted from commercial wireless cell and data services are shifted to powerful air and missile defense radar installations nationwide; and how adversaries would adapt to these new defense systems, including through novel means of delivering nuclear weapons including long-range unmanned underwater systems.

In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller sits down with Bryan Clark, senior fellow and director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute. Bryan is the author of the newly released report, Winning the Fight for Sensing and Sensemaking: Fielding Cyber and Electronic Warfare Capabilities at Scale. The report tackles a critical challenge for the American defense industry: How can the DOD strengthen its supply chain and drive private-sector innovation in the non-kinetic defense space? Bryan outlines a six-step model designed to accelerate innovation in electronic warfare and EMSO, mirroring the success seen in kinetic programs. Tune in as he breaks down the key takeaways and what they mean for the future of defense technology.

On this month's innovation conversation to highlight key topics in the countdown to the Apex technology and innovation conference this April in Washington, sponsored by Clarion Defence, Bryan Clark, the director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute think tank, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss his new report — Winning the Fight for Sensing and Sensemaking  — why DoD needs a strategy to degrade China's sensing as well as command and control; how China's seabed to cislunar sensing networks compare to US capabilities; vulnerabilities of China's networks compared to those of the United States; how the Pentagon should connect a counter-sensing and network disruption strategy with kinetic effects; the logic of being able to counter China's sensing and sensemaking capabilities in peacetime; progress report on US efforts to counter China's C5ISR capabilities; scaling cyber and electronic warfare capabilities and encourage new defense economy firms to the segment; and an update on planning for the Apex innovation conference. To learn more about the Apex conference, sponsorship and attendance opportunities please visit apexdefense.org

There is almost a cottage industry in appreciating the decades-long shortfall in America's maritime industrial base for shipbuilding and repair.After more than a decade of self-delusion in labeling the People's Republic of China (PRC) as merely a ‘Pacing Challenge', people are increasingly waking up to the fact that the PRC has overtaken the USA in the maritime arena—a domain in which we were globally unchallenged since the end of WWII.When considering both its vast commercial capacity and its development of the world's largest navy, it is a fair argument to make that the maritime challenge posed by the PRC now eclipses the threat posed by the Soviet Union at its peak.With time being short, are there solutions? There are, as outlined by our guests for today's Midrats, Michael Roberts & Bryan Clark and their report Shoring Up the Foundation: Affordable Approaches to Improve US and Allied Shipbuilding and Ship Repair from The Hudson Institute.Mike Roberts joined the Hudson Institute beginning in 2022. Before then Mike was the general counsel and a senior leader with Crowley Maritime, a top American shipping company, and president of the American Maritime Partnership. His focus is on commercial shipping and shipbuilding industries, and specifically, how fundamental changes in US maritime policies are needed to compete with China.Bryan Clark is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute. He studies naval operations, cyber and electromagnetic warfare, autonomous systems, military competitions, and wargaming. He is a retired enlisted and officer submariner and his last job in the Navy was as Commander's Action Group Director for the CNO.SummaryThis conversation delves into the pressing challenges facing the U.S. maritime industry, particularly the shipbuilding sector, in light of China's overwhelming shipbuilding capacity. The discussion highlights the need for affordable solutions, legislative support, and workforce development to revitalize the U.S. maritime industrial base. The guests, Mike Roberts and Bryan Clark, present their report from the Hudson Institute, which outlines actionable policies to enhance U.S. and allied shipping and ship repair capabilities. They emphasize the importance of a consistent demand signal from the government to stabilize the industry and attract skilled workers. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by the US Navy in maintaining maritime readiness and resilience in the face of potential conflicts, particularly with China. It discusses the need for a robust US-flagged shipping fleet, the implications of supply chain vulnerabilities, and the importance of leveraging allied shipbuilding capacities. The speakers emphasize the necessity of innovative shipbuilding strategies, improved maintenance practices, and a shift in mindset to prepare for future military operations effectively.TakeawaysThe U.S. maritime industrial base faces significant challenges.China's shipbuilding capacity far exceeds that of the U.S.Affordable solutions are necessary for immediate impact.Legislative support is crucial for revitalizing shipbuilding.Workforce development is essential for the shipbuilding industry.The Ships for America Act aims to increase U.S. flag fleet.Educational benefits can attract skilled workers to shipyards.A consistent demand signal is vital for industry stability.Shipbuilding is a low-margin business requiring government support.Investment in workforce training is critical for future success. The US needs a sufficient number of ships to support major combat operations overseas.China's control over global shipping assets poses a significant risk to US supply chains.The US Navy's reliance on foreign-flagged ships may not be viable in wartime.Innovative shipbuilding practices, including AI, can enhance Navy capabilities.Improving ship repair readiness is crucial for fleet capacity by 2027.The Navy must adapt its technical standards to facilitate faster shipbuilding.Allied shipbuilding capacities can be leveraged to enhance US naval strength.A consistent demand signal is necessary for ship repair yards to thrive.The Navy's public shipyards require significant infrastructure upgrades.A cultural shift within the Navy is essential to address current challenges.Sound Bites"China has 230 times the amount of shipbuilding capacity.""The Navy is far from its readiness goals.""We need to build capacity not just for peace but for war.""We can build uncrewed vessels in many different places.""We have to change the mindset we've been living with."Chapters00:00: Introduction to Maritime Challenges03:11: The Shipbuilding Capacity Gap06:04: Affordable Solutions for Shipbuilding15:05: Legislative Support: Ships for America Act17:29: Workforce Development in Shipbuilding29:24: Long-term Stability in Shipbuilding Industry34:10: Navigating Maritime Challenges and Supply Chain Resilience41:07: Innovations in Shipbuilding and Maintenance Strategies50:31: Leveraging Allied Shipbuilding and Repair Capacities57:59: Preparing for Future Conflicts and Fleet Readiness

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This is the first of three special editions of the CavasShips Podcast, where we look back at 2024 and ahead at 2025, and attempt to divine what's still to come. In this edition we'll discuss US Navy policies and programs with three leading commentators and analysts – Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute; Bryan McGrath of the Ferrybridge Group, and Steve Wills, a PhD in Cold War naval history and navalist at the US Navy League's Center for Maritime Strategy. In the next two podcasts we'll review worldwide maritime and shipping affairs with Sal Mercogliano and John Konrad, and then significant news events and trends with the USNI News editorial staff. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

In this episode of "From the Crow's Nest," host Ken Miller sits down with Brian Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute. Together, they delve into the heart of the Pentagon's latest debates and innovative reforms. Clark unveils his compelling "Iron Triangle" proposal—a strategic framework highlighting relevant capability, operational concepts, and scalable impact—as a beacon to guide the Department of Defense through a labyrinth of challenges. This episode doesn't shy away from the gritty reality of transforming isolated case studies into sweeping institutional change. Clark also shares insights from a riveting conversation on how groundbreaking technologies are reshaping defense strategies, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.To learn more about today's topics or to stay updated on EMSO and EW developments, visit our homepage.

In this episode of NucleCast, Bryan Clark, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, talks about the challenges and implications of nuclear modernization. They discuss the growing threats from China, Russia, and other countries, and the need for the United States to rethink its approach to deterrence. They also explore the budget constraints and acquisition processes that impact nuclear modernization efforts. Clark suggests that the Department of Defense should eliminate the joint requirements process and focus on force planning and design. He also calls for a reexamination of the triad recapitalization plan and a renewed emphasis on force design within each service.Bryan Clark is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute. He studies naval operations, cyber and electromagnetic warfare, autonomous systems, military competitions, and wargaming. From 2013 to 2019, Mr. Clark was a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) where he led studies for the DoD Office of Net Assessment, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Defense Advanced Research Products Agency on new technologies and the future of warfare.Prior to joining CSBA in 2013, Mr. Clark was a career enlisted and officer submariner. His last assignment was as director of the Chief of Naval Operations Commander's Action Group, where he led development of Navy strategy and implemented new initiatives in electromagnetic spectrum operations, undersea warfare, expeditionary operations, and personnel and readiness management.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview02:09 Growing Threats and Implications of Nuclear Modernization09:47 Budget Constraints and Acquisition Challenges18:56 Rethinking Defense Priorities27:05 Eliminating Joint Requirements and Focusing on Force Planning29:06 Rethinking the Triad Recapitalization Plan32:22 The Importance of Force DesignSocials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

On this month's innovation conversation to highlight key topics in the countdown to the Apex technology and innovation conference next January in Washington, sponsored by Clarion Defence, Bryan Clark, the director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute think tank, discusses his June 12 Apex event — The New Iron Triangle: Achieving Adaptability and Scale in Defense Acquisition — highlighting a new report on how to better deliver needed capabilities at scale, challenges with the venture capital approach to funding a new crop of innovative defense companies and the government's role in shepherding the worthiest ones to success, role of profit policies and prospect that government contractors can make commercial returns, lessons from the US Air Force's recent Collaborative Combat Aircraft awards, role of  modularity, open architectures and rejecting nationality requirements in crafting a truly allied industry capability to address equipment needs and more with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. To learn more about the Apex conference, sponsorship and attendance opportunities please visit apexevents.org

Bryan Clark, senior fellow and director of Hudson's Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, joins the show to explain why an emphasis on software-centric innovation is needed to keep America's defense tech at the cutting edge in an era of great power competition. He illustrates how Ukraine is an example of resourceful software-centric warfare, and why the United States urgently needs to resolve its development issues now to stop China from invading Taiwan.

In this episode of From the Crow's Nest, host Ken Miller brings back Brian Clark, Senior Fellow and Director for the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute. Brian's upcoming report titled “Hedging Bets: Rethinking Force Design for a Post Dominance Era” argues that the United States is in a “post dominance era” and faces relatively new disadvantages due to weapon proliferation. Brian notes that one of the biggest advantages of the U.S. right now is that it isn't seeking to change the status quo of a country or region, unlike countries like China or Russia. Brian and Ken discuss how to predict the probabilities of potential conflict and what potential role members of proposed “hedge forces” can take in responding to international conflict. Brian also explains how the Department of Defense can take steps to make an affordable defense force.To learn more about today's topics or to stay updated on EMSO and EW developments, visit our homepage.

Margaret Palmieri is the Deputy Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Officer. I had her on to dicusss: Innovation vs diffusion in the DoD context Data issues making her life difficult How CDAO sources and tests ideas for implementing AI into different corners of the kill chain Thanks to the Andrew Marshall Foundation and the Hudson Institute's Center for Defense Concepts and Technology for bringing you this episode. Outtro music: SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS Andre 3k, Killer Mike, Future, Erykah Badu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU0SmxKucCw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margaret Palmieri is the Deputy Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Officer. I had her on to dicusss: Innovation vs diffusion in the DoD context Data issues making her life difficult How CDAO sources and tests ideas for implementing AI into different corners of the kill chain Thanks to the Andrew Marshall Foundation and the Hudson Institute's Center for Defense Concepts and Technology for bringing you this episode. Outtro music: SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS Andre 3k, Killer Mike, Future, Erykah Badu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU0SmxKucCw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Militaries are finding more new ways to use artificial intelligence on and off the battlefield. In fact, there is an international race for countries to keep up with the rapidly advancing technology and maintain an edge over their enemies.  Senior Fellow and Director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology Bryan Clark recently spoke with the Rundown's Chris Foster about the capabilities of AI and how it's already being used by the US military in combat and to collect intelligence.   He also discussed the risks of AI weaponization and whether computers could ever turn against humans, like in the sci-fi film "The Terminator."  We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversation with Bryan Clark. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear our full conversation with the Navy vet and military expert about how AI is changing warfare and why it is so important for the US to be a leader in the technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Militaries are finding more new ways to use artificial intelligence on and off the battlefield. In fact, there is an international race for countries to keep up with the rapidly advancing technology and maintain an edge over their enemies.  Senior Fellow and Director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology Bryan Clark recently spoke with the Rundown's Chris Foster about the capabilities of AI and how it's already being used by the US military in combat and to collect intelligence.   He also discussed the risks of AI weaponization and whether computers could ever turn against humans, like in the sci-fi film "The Terminator."  We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversation with Bryan Clark. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear our full conversation with the Navy vet and military expert about how AI is changing warfare and why it is so important for the US to be a leader in the technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Militaries are finding more new ways to use artificial intelligence on and off the battlefield. In fact, there is an international race for countries to keep up with the rapidly advancing technology and maintain an edge over their enemies.  Senior Fellow and Director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology Bryan Clark recently spoke with the Rundown's Chris Foster about the capabilities of AI and how it's already being used by the US military in combat and to collect intelligence.   He also discussed the risks of AI weaponization and whether computers could ever turn against humans, like in the sci-fi film "The Terminator."  We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversation with Bryan Clark. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear our full conversation with the Navy vet and military expert about how AI is changing warfare and why it is so important for the US to be a leader in the technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: Bryan Clark—Senior Fellow and Director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute & former U.S. Navy Submariner—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Pentagon's decision to move the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier, and its strike group, to the Middle East in support of the USS Gerald Ford as a deterrent to Iranian aggression. Will this be enough to dissuade Iranian proxies, like Hezbollah, from asserting themselves into the war between Israel and Hamas? Rich notices something new at Wegmans—preferred pronouns prominently displayed on employee name tags. PLUS, did Matt unknowingly eat sheep cheese while vacationing in Italy? Speaking of Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has separated from her boyfriend of 10-years after he was caught on tape propositioning another woman for a “threesome or foursome.” During civil-fraud trial proceedings on Wednesday, New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron fined Donald Trump $10,000 for comments that violated a previously established gag order. Earlier this month, Judge Engoron barred Trump from criticizing members of the court after the former president jokingly referred to a law clerk as Chuck Schumer's girlfriend in a social media post. You can read more about the story here: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/trump-called-to-witness-stand-fined-for-out-of-court-comments-30a3f1ea?mod=hp_lead_pos8

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (10/25/2023): 3:05pm- On Wednesday, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) became the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives with a 220 to 209 floor vote—ending three-weeks of Republican infighting with unanimous support for his candidacy. In his first speech as Speaker from the House floor, Johnson vowed to “ensure that our republic remains standing as the great beacon of hope, light, and freedom in a world that desperately needs it.” 3:15pm- During civil-fraud trial proceedings on Wednesday, New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron fined Donald Trump $10,000 for comments that violated a previously established gag order. Earlier this month, Judge Engoron barred Trump from criticizing members of the court after the former president jokingly referred to a law clerk as Chuck Schumer's girlfriend in a social media post. You can read more about the story here: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/trump-called-to-witness-stand-fined-for-out-of-court-comments-30a3f1ea?mod=hp_lead_pos8 3:35pm- While accepting the House Republican nomination to be Speaker of the House, following an internal vote on Tuesday night, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) told the press that “democracy is messy sometimes” but ensured that House Republicans are once again “united.” On Wednesday, he earned all 220 House Republican votes to become the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives. 3:50pm- While leaving a New York City courthouse, former President Donald Trump congratulated Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA)—telling reporters Johnson “will be a great Speaker of the House.” 4:05pm- Phil Kerpen—President of American Commitment—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent editorial, “FCC Chair's Bad Wi-Fi is Not a Reason to Regulate the Internet.” Kerpen writes: “For two years, starting in 2015, the FCC regulated Internet service providers as public utilities in the name of net neutrality. When the Trump FCC under Chairman Ajit Pai proposed to repeal those Obama-era regulations, the media and other Democrats unleashed a series of apocalyptic predictions.” Disturbingly, earlier this month, “[FCC chair Jessica] Rosenworcel announced a new proposed rule almost identical to the short-lived Obama rule…The new proposal even explicitly reserves the right to engage in ex-post rate regulation, deciding after the fact that a company charged too much for a service.” You can read Kerpen's editorial here: https://www.americancommitment.org/fcc-chairs-bad-wi-fi-is-not-a-reason-to-regulate-the-internet/ 4:25pm- Has Governor Phil Murphy (D-NJ) actually done something good? According to a report from Brady Knox of The Washington Examiner: “Earlier in October, Dr. Ronald G. Taylor, superintendent of schools for the South Orange-Maplewood School District, sent a letter to parents announcing that no Halloween celebrations would be held by the school district, claiming that doing so may ‘violate the dignity of some of our students and families, either culturally or religiously.' The cancellation of the holiday was bashed by the governor.” You can read the full article here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/new-jersey-murphy-slams-school-canceling-halloween 4:40pm- Dave McCormick—Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania & former Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs during the George W. Bush Administration—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about his campaign to unseat Sen. Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA). During the interview, he emphasizes the need for continued U.S. support for Israel as the country wages war against Hamas terrorists. McCormick also reacts to news that Rep. Mike Johnson has been elected Speaker of the House. You can learn more about his campaign here: https://www.davemccormickpa.com 5:00pm- Bryan Clark—Senior Fellow and Director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute & former U.S. Navy Submariner—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Pentagon's decision to move the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier, and its strike group, to the Middle East in support of the USS Gerald Ford as a deterrent to Iranian aggression. Will this be enough to dissuade Iranian proxies, like Hezbollah, from asserting themselves into the war between Israel and Hamas? 5:30pm- Rich notices something new at Wegmans—preferred pronouns prominently displayed on employee name tags. PLUS, did Matt unknowingly eat sheep cheese while vacationing in Italy? Speaking of Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has separated from her boyfriend of 10-years after he was caught on tape propositioning another woman for a “threesome or foursome.” 5:40pm- During civil-fraud trial proceedings on Wednesday, New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron fined Donald Trump $10,000 for comments that violated a previously established gag order. Earlier this month, Judge Engoron barred Trump from criticizing members of the court after the former president jokingly referred to a law clerk as Chuck Schumer's girlfriend in a social media post. You can read more about the story here: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/trump-called-to-witness-stand-fined-for-out-of-court-comments-30a3f1ea?mod=hp_lead_pos8 6:05pm- On Wednesday, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) became the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives with a 220 to 209 floor vote—ending three-weeks of Republican infighting with unanimous support for his candidacy. In his first speech as Speaker from the House floor, Johnson vowed to “ensure that our republic remains standing as the great beacon of hope, light, and freedom in a world that desperately needs it.” MSNBC condemned the selection of Johnson citing his expressed doubts about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. However, didn't MSNBC spend years expressing similar doubts about the legitimacy of Donald Trump's election victory in 2016—baselessly blaming Russian interference? 6:10pm- Many progressive media outlets and politicians, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have denounced Mike Johnson's speakership—referring to him as an “election denier.” On X, President of American Commitment Phil Kerpen highlights the hypocrisy, noting that following the 2016 election Jeffries' tweeted: “The more we learn about 2016 election the more illegitimate it becomes. America deserves to know whether we have a fake president in the Oval Office #RussianInterference.” 6:15pm- While accepting the House Republican nomination to be Speaker of the House, following an internal vote on Tuesday night, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) told the press that “democracy is messy sometimes” but ensured that House Republicans are once again “united.” On Wednesday, he earned all 220 House Republican votes to become the 56thSpeaker of the House of Representatives. 6:20pm- Brooke Singman of Fox News reports: “The FBI maintained more than 40 confidential human sources on various criminal matters related to the Biden family, including Joe Biden, dating back to his time as vice president, according to information obtained by Sen. Chuck Grassley…Grassley learned that an FBI task force within the Washington Field Office sought to, and in some cases, successfully, shut down reporting and information from those sources by falsely discrediting the information as foreign disinformation. That effort ‘caused investigative activity to cease.'” You can read the full report here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-received-criminal-information-40-confidential-sources-joe-biden-hunter-jim-grassley 6:25pm- During a campaign in Derry, New Hampshire, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recalled when Joe Biden threatened to “take [Trump] behind a barn.” In response to the comment, Trump joked that Biden had a fake nose and that if the two ever fought there “would be plastic everywhere.” 6:40pm- In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, more than forty states allege that Meta—parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has harmed children, fueling a national mental health crisis in the process. The lawsuit accuses Meta of violating state consumer protections. You can read more here: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/24/states-sue-meta-addictive-features-kids-00123217

The first wave of humanitarian aid entered Gaza this weekend amid the humanitarian crisis building during Israel's war with Hamas. President Biden is now seeking a $105 billion national security package to support Israel, Ukraine, the US-Mexico border, and Taiwan. However, as the House enters its third week without a speaker, all funding decisions remain at a halt. On the Rundown, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) joins the Rundown to discuss how the U.S. must continue working to rescue hostages while providing military aid to Israel and Gaza. He also explains why he's hopeful a House speaker will be chosen by the end of this week — despite multiple House Republicans now vying for the spot.   FBI Director Christopher Wray warns that artificial intelligence can become highly dangerous in the hands of our enemies. Besides being used by bad actors as a tool to push propaganda online, A.I. is also currently being used in militaries across the globe. There is now an international race for countries to keep up with the rapidly advancing technology. Senior Fellow and Director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Bryan Clark, joins the Rundown to explain how A.I. is dangerous when used for propaganda, how it can be weaponized on the battlefield, and the benefits it has in freeing up manpower.   Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of ‘You Will Own Nothing,' Carol Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first wave of humanitarian aid entered Gaza this weekend amid the humanitarian crisis building during Israel's war with Hamas. President Biden is now seeking a $105 billion national security package to support Israel, Ukraine, the US-Mexico border, and Taiwan. However, as the House enters its third week without a speaker, all funding decisions remain at a halt. On the Rundown, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) joins the Rundown to discuss how the U.S. must continue working to rescue hostages while providing military aid to Israel and Gaza. He also explains why he's hopeful a House speaker will be chosen by the end of this week — despite multiple House Republicans now vying for the spot.   FBI Director Christopher Wray warns that artificial intelligence can become highly dangerous in the hands of our enemies. Besides being used by bad actors as a tool to push propaganda online, A.I. is also currently being used in militaries across the globe. There is now an international race for countries to keep up with the rapidly advancing technology. Senior Fellow and Director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Bryan Clark, joins the Rundown to explain how A.I. is dangerous when used for propaganda, how it can be weaponized on the battlefield, and the benefits it has in freeing up manpower.   Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of ‘You Will Own Nothing,' Carol Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first wave of humanitarian aid entered Gaza this weekend amid the humanitarian crisis building during Israel's war with Hamas. President Biden is now seeking a $105 billion national security package to support Israel, Ukraine, the US-Mexico border, and Taiwan. However, as the House enters its third week without a speaker, all funding decisions remain at a halt. On the Rundown, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) joins the Rundown to discuss how the U.S. must continue working to rescue hostages while providing military aid to Israel and Gaza. He also explains why he's hopeful a House speaker will be chosen by the end of this week — despite multiple House Republicans now vying for the spot.   FBI Director Christopher Wray warns that artificial intelligence can become highly dangerous in the hands of our enemies. Besides being used by bad actors as a tool to push propaganda online, A.I. is also currently being used in militaries across the globe. There is now an international race for countries to keep up with the rapidly advancing technology. Senior Fellow and Director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Bryan Clark, joins the Rundown to explain how A.I. is dangerous when used for propaganda, how it can be weaponized on the battlefield, and the benefits it has in freeing up manpower.   Plus, commentary by a former investment banker and author of ‘You Will Own Nothing,' Carol Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hudson Senior Fellow's Bryan Clark and Dan Patt join host Marshall Kosloff to introduce the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology and explain how defense innovation, tactics and strategies must adapt to keep America's great power adversaries guessing. 

On this week's Technology Report, Bryan Clark, the director of Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, discusses the takeaways from a new report he coauthored with his colleague Dan Patt — “Unalone and Unafraid: A Plan for Integrating Uncrewed and Other Emerging Technologies into US Military Forces,” the kind of unmanned platforms the US military needs for future conflict, better coordinating efforts among the military services, analysis of the DoD's new Replicator effort to mass produce vast quantities of unmanned platforms, Anduril's new Fury aircraft, and more with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

On this week's episode, the Hudson Institute's Bryan Clark joins She Thinks to discuss America's #1 threat—the People's Republic of China (PRC)—and how utilizing the latest technology is the best way to deter their imperialist plans. We look at how China has modernized their military, why emerging technologies including AI are key, and whether increasing our defense budget is necessary. Bryan Clark is a senior fellow and director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute. He's an expert in naval operations, electronic warfare, autonomous systems, military competitions, and wargaming. In addition, Clark is a former Navy submariner and senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA), where he led studies for the DoD Office of Net Assessment, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Defense Advanced Research Products Agency on new technologies and the future of warfare.--She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today's news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don't have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let's face it, you're in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you're equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect. Independent Women's Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women's issues. IWF promotes policies that aren't just well-intended, but actually enhance people's freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn't just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women's Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Subscribe to IWF's YouTube channel. Follow IWF on social media: - on Twitter- on Facebook- on Instagram#IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fifth of a six-part series on command and control, sponsored Ultra Intelligence & Communications, Bryan Clark, the director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute think tank, and Greg Grant, a senior adviser with the Special Competitive Studies Project — the nonprofit that emerged from the wake of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence — discuss the status of the Pentagon's top priority Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control effort, progress to date, what it will take to accelerate progress, role of technology and culture change, as well as lessons from history and the Ukraine war with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

On this week's Technology Report, Bryan Clark, the director of Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute, discusses the new paper he co-authored with his colleague Dan Patt — “Campaigning to Dissuade: Applying Emerging Technologies to Engage and Succeed in the Information Age Security Competition” — with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

For generations, a great comparative advantage the United States has enjoyed at sea is the superiority of its submarine force.It has become simply an assumption in our war planning to the point it is treated as almost a natural part of the environment.Of course, nothing stands still in war. Time and technology usually finds a way to blunt any advantage, leverage any vulnerability.As the challenge at sea grows, what can the US do to maintain the comparative advantage under the sea?Returning to Midrats this Sunday is Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute.The starting point for our conversation will be the recent report he co-authored with Timothy Walton this month at Hudson's Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Fighting into the Bastions: Getting Noisier to Sustain the US Undersea Advantage.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3270000/advertisement

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/20/2023): 3:05pm- Republican Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy—co-founder of Strive Asset Management & author of “Capitalist Punishment: How Wall Street Is Using Your Money to Create a Country You Didn't Vote For”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show LIVE in studio to discuss his campaign, Hunter Biden accepting a plea deal, why he would pardon Donald Trump, how he would handle the Russia-Ukraine war, and his recent trip to Kensington. During the interview Ramaswamy also talks about his unique background—growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio with parents who immigrated to America from India, he would eventually graduate from Harvard University where he studied molecular biology. After numerous successes in the private sector, Ramaswamy is now seeking to drive positive economic and social changes via the public sector. You can learn more about his presidential campaign here: https://www.vivek2024.com. You can watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEvFb-rMl1Q 3:30pm- While in studio with Rich, Republican Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy recaps Secretary of State Antony Blinken's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Is it time for the United States to economically decouple from China? PLUS, how would Ramaswamy combat the growing influence of unelected federal bureaucrats? He explains that he would go as far as to shut down the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and replace it with a new bureau that isn't actively constructing, and protecting, an administrative police state.  3:50pm- According to reports, China has a several billion-dollar plan to establish an outpost in Cuba from which they hope to spy on the United States. How would Vivek Ramaswamy address Chinese aggression if he's elected president? 4:05pm- According to The Washington Post, Hunter Biden has “reached a tentative agreement with federal prosecutors to plead guilty to two minor tax crimes and admit to the facts of a gun charge under terms that would likely keep him out of jail.” You can read the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/06/20/hunter-biden-plea-deal/ 4:15pm- Reacting to news that Hunter Biden had accepted a plea deal, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) told reporters on Capitol Hill: "If you are the president's leading opponent, the DOJ tries to literally put you in jail” but “if you are the president's son, you get a sweetheart deal." 4:20pm- United States Attorney David Weiss stated that, despite reaching a plea deal, that the investigation into Hunter Biden is “ongoing.” Could this mean that the Justice Department will continue to stonewall Congressional inquiries into the Biden family's relationship with foreign businesses? 4:40pm- Judge Amul Thapar—serves as a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest book, “The People's Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.” Judge Thapar explains that Justice Thomas is frequently, and unjustly, the target of criticism due to his originalist judicial philosophy. What is originalism? How does it preserve the U.S. Constitution and protect individual liberties? Judge Thapar tells a story about an event at Yale University honoring Justice Thomas—and how Justice Thomas took time to speak with every person in attendance, including the staff! You can learn more about the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Peoples-Justice/Amul-Thapar/9781684514526 5:05pm- The Drive at 5: Why is the mainstream media defending Hunter Biden? NBC's Ken Dilanian called Hunter Biden's plea agreement as a “significant victory for Hunter.” Meanwhile, CNN defended the Department of Justice from allegations of political bias. 5:15pm- On Monday night, former President Donald Trump appeared on Fox News with Brett Baier. During the interview, Trump explained why he did not return classified documents to the National Archives when requested: “I wanted to go through the boxes and get all of my personal things out. I don't want to hand that over to NARA yet.” Adding that the boxes had “golf shirts, clothing, pants, shoes” in them. 5:30pm- The Mystery Movie clip + Did Meghan Markle fake her podcast interviews? 5:45pm- Democratic Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his first act as president would be to issue an Executive Order that would ban pharmaceutical advertisements on television. 5:50pm- In a New York Post opinion editorial, Johns Hopkins University Professor Marty Makary documents the “10 reasons we KNOW that COVID-19 leaked from the Wuhan Lab.” You can read the editorial here: https://nypost.com/2023/06/19/10-reasons-we-know-that-covid-19-leaked-from-the-wuhan-lab/ 6:05pm- On Monday night, former President Donald Trump appeared on Fox News with Brett Baier. During the interview, Trump mocked the network for its recent ratings decline following Tucker Carlson's ouster. 6:10pm- While appearing on Fox News with Mark Levin, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) revealed that he is arranging to have numerous witnesses testify in the “Biden family influence peddling” Congressional investigation. 6:30pm- During his interview with Brett Baier on Fox News, former President Donald Trump wondered how Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has accumulated a net worth of over $100 million when her congressional salary is less than $200,000 per year. 6:35pm- Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements are racist! 6:40pm- Bryan Clark—Senior Fellow and Director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute & former U.S. Navy Submariner—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the missing submersible that was visiting the wreck of the Titanic at nearly 13,000 feet below water before disappearing. You can read more about the story here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-coast-guard-searches-for-tourist-submersible-visiting-the-titanic-shipwreck-7aa0c773?mod=hp_lead_pos7

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: On Monday night, former President Donald Trump appeared on Fox News with Brett Baier. During the interview, Trump mocked the network for its recent ratings decline following Tucker Carlson's ouster. While appearing on Fox News with Mark Levin, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) revealed that he is arranging to have numerous witnesses testify in the “Biden family influence peddling” Congressional investigation. During his interview with Brett Baier on Fox News, former President Donald Trump wondered how Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has accumulated a net worth of over $100 million when her congressional salary is less than $200,000 per year. Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements are racist! Bryan Clark—Senior Fellow and Director at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute & former U.S. Navy Submariner—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the missing submersible that was visiting the wreck of the Titanic at nearly 13,000 feet below water before disappearing. You can read more about the story here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-coast-guard-searches-for-tourist-submersible-visiting-the-titanic-shipwreck-7aa0c773?mod=hp_lead_pos7

On this episode of the Technology Report, Bryan Clark, a retired US Navy commander and submariner who is now the director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute, discusses the Pentagon's new investment in America's hypersonic weapons industrial base, efforts by the DoD leadership to engage battery and critical minerals makers, attracting commercial firms to help address military needs, and the two reports he co-authored with his colleague Dan Patt — “Unalone and unafraid: Improving the Navy's process and organization for developing and fielding uncrewed vehicles and mission systems” and “Fighting into the bastions: Sustaining the US Undersea Advantage” with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

Navalist Bryan Clark, director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute, joins us to talk the future of the carrier air wing, disaggregating carrier missions, going uninhabited, and lots more. (Pairs perfectly with our interview two weeks ago with his counterpart Jerry Hendrix.) Plus we have the week's airpower headlines. It's your weekly avgeek fix!

Rod Arquette Show with Greg Hughes Daily Rundown – "Wingman Wednesday," April 5, 20234:38 pm: Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow with the Hudson Institute's Center for Defense Concepts and Technology joins the program to discuss how the Chinese spy balloons that flew across the United States gathered sensitive information from U.S. military sites5:05 pm: Grover Norquist, Founder and President of Americans for Tax Reform, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about the IRS's plan for spending roughly $80 million the agency received as part of the Inflation Reduction Act6:05 pm: Senator David Hinkins joins Greg and Rod for a conversation about Utah's coal industry, and what happens to the state's coal jobs when Rocky Mountain Power makes the switch to nuclear

Hour 3: Missouri State Representative from High Ridge, Davis Casteel joins Mark Reardon to discuss the allegations of racism from Black lawmakers a debate was cut off on the crime bill. Then, Bryan Clark, a senior fellow ad Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute shares his take on the Chinese Spy Balloons and other UFOs spotted over the weekend with Mark Reardon. Later, Mark brings you the Audio Cut of the Day

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – “Thank Rod It's Friday,” February 10, 2023 4:20 pm: Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute joins Rod to discuss the capabilities of the two spy balloons shot down by the military this week 4:38 pm: Townhall Columnist Scott Morefield joins the show for a conversation about his piece on how the pushback against gender ideology proves conservatives can win the culture war 6:05 pm: John Whitehead, President of the Rutherford Institute, joins the show to discuss his recent piece about how child trafficking has become big business in America 6:20 pm: Josh Hammer, Opinion Editor at Newsweek and a contributor to Townhall on his piece about the 2024 test for the New American Right 6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod's conversations this week with Brian Steed of Utah State University's Institute for Land Water and Air about what can be done to save the Great Salt Lake, and (at 6:50 pm) with Ashley Bateman of The Heartland Institute about two faulty studies that have become the basis of the transgender industry

Bryan Clark, a senior fellow ad Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute shares his take on the Chinese Spy Balloons and other UFOs spotted over the weekend with Mark Reardon.   © 2023 KFTK (Audacy). All rights reserved. | (Photo by Ryan Seelbach/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

David, Goliath, & Space - Is This How Future Wars Will Be Fought? This week is the second episode of a month-long look at the different aspects of Russia's War in Ukraine and space, the space business, and defense. This episode explores the David and Goliath story of how Ukraine has used space-based assets, the majority of which are owned and operated by third-parties that are mostly from the commercial sector. Is this a preview of how future wars will be fought? Laura Winter speaks with Bryan Clark, a Senior Fellow and Director of the Hudson Institute Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, who has led studies for the Defense Advanced Research Products Agency on new technologies and the future of warfare; and with David Burbach, an Associate Professor of National Security Affairs at the US Naval War College, who is an expert on space and warfare.

In the second of a six-part series on command and control, sponsored Ultra Intelligence & Communications, Bryan Clark, the director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Chris Dougherty of the Center for a New American Security, and Heather Penney of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, discuss the Pentagon's new Joint All-Domain Command and Control strategy, whether the new approach will field capability at the speed of relevance, an update on each of the service's command and control efforts — the Air Force's Advanced Battle Management System, the Army's Project Convergence, and the Navy's Project Overmatch — and how to best integrate these efforts, and move faster with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

EJ Antoni Research Fellow, Regional Economics, Center for Data Analysis Heritage FoundationMichael RobertsAdjunct Fellow, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Hudson Institute

By Jared Samuelson Bryan Clark rejoins the podcast to discuss his Hudson Institute report on what naval aviation can do to regain its edge as it eyes a nascent Chinese threat. Bryan is a Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute. Download Sea Control 383 – Regaining the High … Continue reading Sea Control 383 – Regaining the High Ground for Naval Aviation with Bryan Clark →

All it takes is a quick look at a map or a quick read of history to understand that any conflict in the Western Pacific will be dominated by naval forces, logistics, control of the air, and the ability to sustain all three.Extending our conversation on Midrats this summer about the challenge from China, this Sunday returning to Midrats will be our guest Bryan Clark, a senior fellow and director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute.The starting point for our discussion will be the report he co-authored with Timothy Walton, Regaining the High Ground Against China: A Plan to Achieve US Naval Aviation Superiority This Decade.Before joining Hudson Institute, Bryan Clark was a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) where he led studies for the Department of Defense Office of Net Assessment, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Defense Advanced Research Products Agency on new technologies and the future of warfare.Prior to joining CSBA in 2013, Mr. Clark was special assistant to the chief of naval operations and director of his Commander's Action Group, where he led development of Navy strategy and implemented new initiatives in electromagnetic spectrum operations, undersea warfare, expeditionary operations, and personnel and readiness management. Mr. Clark served in the Navy headquarters staff from 2004 to 2011, leading studies in the Assessment Division and participating in the 2006 and 2010 Quadrennial Defense Reviews. Prior to retiring from the Navy in 2008, Mr. Clark was an enlisted and officer submariner, serving in afloat and ashore submarine operational and training assignments, including tours as chief engineer and operations officer at the Navy's Nuclear Power Training Unit.

The Mitchell Institute invites you to listen to our virtual Aerospace Nation on with Evelyn N. Farkas, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia; Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Hudson Institute; Seth Jones, Senior Vice President, Harold Brown Chair, and Director of International Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS); and Heather Penney, Senior Fellow for Airpower Studies, Mitchell Institute. The early success Ukrainian forces enjoyed over invading Russian units in the Kyiv region is now giving way to brutal, incremental territorial losses elsewhere in the country. Putin may be paying a steep price for these advances, but he's ultimately locking in desired conquests. It's time for the US and the coalition partners to change their approach when it comes to the scale and scope of military capabilities they are providing Ukraine—especially when it comes to airpower. Failing to pursue this course risks allowing Russia to cement its gains. This portends a dangerous precedent in Europe and around the globe writ large—including lessons China may garner from the conflict. The risk calculus must change from “What happens if we provide certain types of support?” to “What happens if we don't?” Moderated by Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean, Mitchell Institute. Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Ins... LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themitchellinstituteforaero/?hl=en  #mitchellstudies #AerospaceNation #ukraine  Thank you for your continued support!

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Tim Walton, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute's Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, discusses the report he co-authored with his director, Bryan Clark — “Resilient Aerial Refueling: Safeguarding the US Military's Global Reach” — and why aerial refueling should be a top modernization priority and the fleet that will be needed for the challenges the nation faces especially in the Pacific with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation with Mike Roberts, an adjunct fellow with Hudson Institute's Center for Defense Concepts and Technology. Mike previously served as President of the American Maritime Partnership. Key topics include: Addressing the "greatest hits" of misconceptions about the Jones Act The growing influence of China in the global maritime space The competitiveness of the Jones Act fleet

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests in segment one are Bryan Clark and Dan Patt of the  Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute think tank; in segment two we speak with Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners.

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Amb. Linc Bloomfield, who served at the White House, Pentagon and State Department across five administrations, discusses the recent US-Russia meetings to dissuade Moscow from again invading Ukraine and how best to deter further Russian aggression; Tom Reynolds, the senior director for business development at Huntington Ingalls Industries' Technical Solutions Unmanned Systems, discusses the company's unmanned strategy, new products like Remus 300, an update on the Orca Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle, expanding its reach into land and air markets; and Bryan Clark, the director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute, discusses key takeaways from the first day of the Surface Navy Association's annual symposium with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. Our SNA coverage is sponsored by HII and Raytheon Technologies.

On today's episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, day two of the “Top Two for 2022,” as some of the most experienced practitioners in government highlight the top two stories to watch in the new year. Soraya Correa, former chief procurement officer at the Department of Homeland Security, discusses what to watch for in the talent recruitment, hiring and development processes across the federal government. Bryan Clark, senior fellow and director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute, says the United States is in an era of “constant confrontation” and explains how the strategy of persistent engagement will impact 2022. Coming tomorrow, day three of “Top Two for 2022” with former Federal Chief Information Officer Suzette Kent and Ron Sanders, staff director at the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida and former chair of the Federal Salary Council. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

On today's episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, a look ahead at what's coming in the new year. Some of the most experienced practitioners in government give you their “Top Two for 2022,” highlighting the top two stories to watch. Margie Graves, senior fellow at the IBM Center for The Business of Government and former deputy chief information officer of the United States, explains how the customer experience executive order and the federal cybersecurity push (plus two more stories) will drive 2022. Jonathan Alboum, federal chief technology officer and principal digital strategist at ServiceNow and former chief information officer at the Department of Agriculture, continues the conversation on return to office planning and the future of work for the federal workforce. Coming tomorrow, day two of “Top Two for 2022” with former Department of Homeland Security Chief Procurement Officer Soraya Correa and Bryan Clark, senior fellow & director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

Episode 54 – MQ-9 Reimagined: Tomorrow's Reaper Missions Episode Summary: In episode 54 of the Aerospace Advantage podcast MQ-9 Reimagined: Tomorrow's Reaper Missions, host John "Slick" Baum talks to 49th Wing Commander Col Ryan Keeney, Mitchell Institute's own Maj Gen (Ret.) Larry Stutzriem, and Bryan Clark of the Hudson Institute to explore how the MQ-9 will meet new mission demands. Bottom line, the Reaper attained legendary status over Afghanistan and Iraq, but its career is far from over. In fact, current combatant command requests far outstrip available supply. Looking to the future, as defense leaders increasingly focus on peer threats like China and Russia, it's important to explore how the MQ-9 will expand its mission applications. Simply put, there is tremendous demand for the sensor-shooter capabilities the aircraft brings to the fight. It's time to reimagine how the MQ-9 will engage in this new realm. Credits: Host: Lt Col (Ret.) John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Daniel C. Rice Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Col Ryan Keeney, Commander, 49th Wing, USAF Guest: Maj Gen (Ret.) Larry “Stutz” Stutzreim, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, The Hudson Institute Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themitchellinstituteforaero/?hl=en #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #MQ9 #Reaper #MQ9Reaper Thank you for your continued support!

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to check out the release of its new policy paper. Reimagining the MQ-9 Reaper, by Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.), Director of Research, on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 10:00 AM EST. Gen Stutzriem will be joined for a panel discussion by Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute, Todd Harrison, Director, Defense Budget Analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Caitlin Lee, Associate Director, Acquisition and Technology Policy Center, RAND Corporation. For the past two decades, Air Force remotely piloted aircraft, including the MQ-9 Reaper, operated in a narrow band of applications in regions like Afghanistan and Iraq. With the rise of peer competitors like China and Russia, threats posed by nuclear ambitious North Korea and Iran, and continuous challenges driven by non-state actors like ISIS and al Qaeda, the U.S. now faces an extremely broad set of threats—all are surging. However, the Air Force is stretched thin with an aircraft inventory that is both old and small, and resources ahead look strained. The Air Force must examine the potential for new uses of the MQ-9 across the threat spectrum. Whether helping protect bases, adding counter maritime capability, continuing to engage terrorist threats, or protecting the homeland, these aircraft are engines of innovation in the hands of Air Force's most innovative airmen. While the Reaper will not survive over the most defended regions, it can perform critical missions to deter and check adversary actions. Bottom line, aircraft like the MQ-9 are available in plentiful numbers, are relatively new, enjoy low hourly operating costs, and afford a broad range of sensor-shooter capabilities without placing airmen at risk. Reimagining the Reaper in new ways can help fill capability and capacity gaps.

Following DoD cloud capabilities after JEDI cancellation Jack Wilmer, chief executive officer at Core4ce and former deputy chief information officer for cybersecurity at the Defense Department, provides his take on the cancellation of the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud computing contract The future of effective IT implementation at the VA Carol Harris, director of information technology and cybersecurity issues at the Government Accountability Office, discusses serious deficiencies in cybersecurity at the Department of Veterans Affairs Reviewing technology evolution at the Pentagon Timothy Walton, fellow at the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute, discusses a piece he co-authored explaining the need for a new approach to joint force design and integration

The US military must chart a new course to project, achieve, and sustain electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) superiority against peer competitors. What technology and operational concepts must the Department of Defense (DOD) adopt to address these challenges and persistent gaps in US electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO)?  In this episode, we speak with Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute. Bryan is the lead author of a new report, “The Invisible Battlefield: A Technology Strategy for US Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority.” Ken and Bryan discuss the need to invest in game-changing technologies, such as passive and multi-static sensing, networked electronic attack, and multi-function capabilities. They also address improved training through the use of live, virtual and constructive environments and the opportunities for open system architecture. You can download and read the Hudson Institute's full report here. To learn more about today's topics or to stay updated on EMSO and EW developments, visit our homepage.

There is broad consensus on the need to increase the U.S. military's long-range strike capacity. There is also significant debate over which investments would result in the greatest return for America's warfighters. The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies and the Hudson Institute host a live virtual rollout of our joint policy paper, Understanding the Long-Range Strike Debate. Authors Mark Gunzinger, Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies; Lukas Autenried, Senior Analyst at the Mitchell Institute; and Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow & Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute present their analysis of this issue. The paper compares the ranges, costs, target suitability, and other attributes of candidate long-range strike capabilities, including surface-launched weapons and those delivered by combat aircraft. Maj Gen (Ret.) Larry Stutzriem, Director of Research at the Mitchell Institute, leads a discussion with the authors on how DOD can maximize its future long-range strike capacity in an era of flat or declining defense budgets while balancing the cost of redundancy with the benefit of greater resiliency.

Welcome to Episode 15! Today we have Steve Becker, the head coach at Cal State Dominguez Hills on the show to talk about transition offense and defense. We discuss different styles and ways to transition between offense and defense, and cover the "tagging up" rebounding system from Australia that has started to become more popular in the U.S. Please subscribe, and as always thanks for listening!

If you have suffered through our terrible audio for the last couple months, then you'll be thrilled to hear that we're finally back in the studio! This week you can hear us through crystal clear audio (relatively speaking) talk about self defense concepts.