Podcasts about General Atomics

For review:1. As of Sunday AM, the activist humanitarian aid vessel (Madleen) is roughly 160 nautical miles from Gaza. Israeli Defense Minister Katz said Sunday that he had instructed the Israel Defense Forces to “prevent the ‘Madelaine' hate flotilla from reaching the shores of Gaza.” 2. Israeli outlet Channel 12 reports that documents found during IDF operations in Gaza show a close effort between Qatar and Hamas to thwart US President Donald Trump's “deal of the century” peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians and efforts for Arab countries to normalize relations with the Jewish state. 3.  The IDF and Shin Bet confirm that the body of Hamas leader Muhammad Sinwar was found in a tunnel that ran underneath the European Hospital in southern Gaza's Khan Younis. 4. Iran Claims "Treasure Trove" of Israeli Sensitive Documents.  Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib said the documents were related to Israel's nuclear facilities and its relations with the United States, Europe, and other countries, and to its defensive capabilities. 5. Russian Ministry of Defense claims elements of the 90th Tank Division have reached the border of the town of Dnipropetrovsk (Donetsk Region).  News outlet CNN is unable to verify the battlefield reports, and Ukraine has denied the Russian advance. 6. German Taurus Missiles to Ukraine?  A statement from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on May 26 about long-range strikes inside Russia resurrected a long-held hope in Ukraine — that Berlin is finally about to send Kyiv its Taurus missiles.  (There has so far been no confirmation of actual delivery of Taurus to Ukraine.)7.  Taiwan on Friday condemned Beijing's “provocative” actions after it conducted a "combat readiness patrol" around the island. Taipei's defense ministry said it detected 21 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and drones, of which 15 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait.8.  Chinese FC-31 Warplanes to Pakistan "Within Months".  A Pakistani government source told Janes outlet, that the FC-31 aircraft “will begin arriving within months.” The source did not provide further acquisition details, but it was previously reported that China could supply 30 to 40 jets to Pakistan. 9.  The USMC has received its final MQ-9A Reaper from General Atomics. The USMC currently have three air stations manning the drones, located in Arizona, Hawaii, and North Carolina. 

Episode Summary: With threats surging around the world, the Air Force must figure out how to reset and do it fast. They can't just buy more of what the service fielded in past decades. Fighting and winning tomorrow will require new operational concepts and technologies that'll give airmen an edge. That's where CCA come into the mix. They're designed to bring new capabilities, more capacity, and empower new ways of fighting. But just like the rest of the Air Force aircraft inventory, just buying CCA won't be enough. Credible, sustainable combat air forces require logistics—personnel, fuel, munitions, ground handling equipment, and other materiel—to generate sorties at scale. Mitchell Institute executed a major exercise in 2024 looking at logistical requirements for CCA—to assess challenges and opportunities. This involved operators, industry, planners, and logisticians. We recently released the report. Join us as we hear from report author Col Mark Gunzinger along with workshop participants Robert “Otis” Winkler of Kratos, Andrew “Scar” VanTimmeren of Anduril, and Scott “Fug” Gilloon of General Atomics. Credits: Host: Douglas Birkey, Executive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin  Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Mark Gunzinger, Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Robert “Otis” Winkler, Vice President, Corporate Development and National Security Programs, Kratos Guest: Andrew “Scar” VanTimmeren, Director of Air Dominance Systems, Anduril Guest: Scott “Fug” Gilloon, Sector Vice President of Air Force Strategic Development and Capability Assessments, General Atomics 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/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #CollaborativeCombatAircraft #CCA #Leadership

For review:1.  Updated Info on Strike that Targeted Hamas Leader.  The strike that targeted and possibly eliminated Hamas leader Muhammad Sinwar in Gaza earlier this month was made possible when the terror chief made the rare mistake of moving without a defensive “hostage belt” protecting him, according to a Friday report. 2.  Israel will receive a “devastating and decisive response” if it attacks Iran, the IRGC said on Thursday as Tehran vowed to defend its nuclear sites, days after two separate reports suggested Israel was making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities. 3.  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that Tehran's discussions with the United States over its nuclear program were “complicated,” as the fifth round of talks concluded in Rome.  Asked about the negotiations, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said “we believe that we are going to succeed” in the talks and in Washington's push for no enrichment. 4. Russia & Ukraine Swap 390 Prisoners; More Expected in Coming Days. Russia will be ready to hand Ukraine a draft document outlining conditions for a long-term peace agreement once a prisoner exchange is completed, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday. 5.  A former leading Ukrainian official has been shot dead outside an American school in the Spanish capital Madrid, authorities have confirmed. 6.  German defense firm Rheinmetall and India's Reliance Defence announced a “strategic partnership” on ammunition supplies today after officials from both companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).  A future production base in the Watad Industrial Area of Ratnagiri, will become one of the largest in South Asia and hold the capacity to manufacture up to 200,000 artillery shells, 10,000 tons of explosives and 2,000 tons of propellants annually. 7.  General Atomics is in talks to sell Saudi Arabia up to 200 MQ-9 unmanned systems, according to a company spokesperson. The discussions are part of the $142 billion in defense deals announced by President Donald Trump during last week's visit to the Gulf Region.8. USAF Test Launches Minuteman III Missile. Air Force Global Strike Command launched the Minuteman III at 12:01 Pacific time from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. It flew about 4,200 miles, at a speed of more than 15,000 miles per hour, to a test site at the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.  The missile was randomly selected and came from Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana.9. Article from Military.com: Summary of Transformative changes to the Army. 10. US Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) sailed through the Strait of Gibraltar early this morning as it headed home following an eight-month deployment. The carrier is westbound in the Atlantic Ocean, a Navy official confirmed to USNI News Friday. 11. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will travel to the Shangri-La Dialogue, the largest defense conference in Asia, where he will deliver a speech on the Pentagon's approach to the region under the second Trump administration. The 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue event will take place in Singapore on 30 May–1 June. 

Episode Summary: Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) stand forth as one of the most important airpower developments of the twenty-first century. We learn more about CCA by talking to two of the people involved with developing and building them: Mike Atwood from General Atomics and Andrew “Scar” Van Timmeren of Anduril. CCA's ability to harness the traditional attributes of range, speed, survivability, and a broad range of mission effects with the power of autonomy, artificial intelligence, and manned-unmanned teaming will yield an incredibly powerful tool for airmen and the broader joint military enterprise. We explain this technological journey, explore where the program currently stands, and discuss the pathway for production, test, and initial operational fielding. Credits: Host: Heather "Lucky" Penney, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin  Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Michael Atwood, Vice President, Advanced Programs, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Guest: Andrew "Scar" Van Timmeren, Senior Director - Air Dominance Systems, Anduril Industries 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/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #CCA #Autonomy

For review:1. Update on Israel wildfires.2.  Israel Strikes Damascus in Message to Syrian Regime.  Israel conducted airstrikes early on Friday near Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa's official residential compound in Damascus in response to violence in Syria against the country's Druze minority, the Israel Defense Forces said. 3. Lebanon has warned Hamas not to conduct operations that compromise the country's security or sovereignty, Beirut's Supreme Defense Council said on Friday. 4. Reuters article via Times of Israel concerning US/Iran Nuclear negotiations.In three weeks, the US and Iran have held three rounds of talks aimed at preventing Tehran from building a nuclear weapon in return for sanctions relief. A fourth round is expected to take place in Rome soon. 5. US State Department to Ukraine & Russia: US Will Not Be Mediators If Progress Not Made.  US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters Thursday that Kyiv and Moscow need to engage directly with each other and that the US will no longer “fly around the world at the drop of a hat to mediate meetings.”  US Secretary of State Rubio, said that unless a “real breakthrough” is made soon, President Trump “is going to have to make a decision about how much more time we're going to dedicate to this.” 6. UK RAF Collaborative Drone Effort.  The first autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) drone, labelled StormShroud, entered into service into the UK Royal Air Force.  The new StormShroud aircraft combines the UK-Portuguese Tekever 3 tactical uncrewed aerial system (UAS) with Leonardo UK's BriteStorm stand-in jammer, effectively transforming it into an ACP, to work in tandem with RAF fighter jets. 7. USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Effort. USAF announced it has selected Beale Air Force Base in California to host the service's first “Aircraft Readiness Unit” dedicated to its future fleet of drone wingmen. General Atomics and Anduril are facing off for the Air Force program after their selection last year. USAF expects to field CCA by 2030.8.  Acting Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Kilby to USMC: We owe you a three-ship ARG [Amphibious Ready Group]. I owe you a three-ship ARG that's ready to embark Marines and conduct the training cycle and deploy on schedule. I do not meet that requirement.”  The Amphibious Ready Group is the USMC three-ship formation generally consisting of an assault ship (LHA), a transport dock (LPD) and a support vessel (LSD). USMC goal is to maintain what's known as a 3.0 presence: That means one ARG deployed from the East Coast to the Mediterranean or coast of Africa; one from the West Coast to the Pacific and a third “episodically” deployed forward from Japan.

Scott Forney, the president of General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss how the electromagnetic catapults and advanced arresting gear developed and made for the first of the Ford class are being improved for subsequent ships; gauging the progress of Chinese efforts to field electromagnetic systems on their carriers; lessons from electromagnetic catapults and arresting gear that are improving other capabilities and products; the Long-Range Maneuvering Projectile; the partnership with RAFAEL to develop the Bullseye precision cruise missile that leverages of the Israeli company's Icebreaker weapon; work the company is doing on fission power; role in the Trump administration's “Giolden Dome” air and missile defense system; impact of Trump's tariffs on performance and more.

For review:1. President Trump Sends Letter to Iran Supreme Leader.  US President Donald Trump said he wants to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran and sent a letter to its leadership this week suggesting talks with the Islamic Republic.2. New Syrian government consolidating security against Pro-Assad forces in the Alawite Minority.  A Syria war monitor reported on Saturday that over 530 civilians from the Alawite minority had been killed in recent days by security forces, as authorities clash with militants loyal to the former government of Bashar al-Assad.  The civilian deaths bring the overall toll to 745 people, including 93 members of the new government's security forces and 120 pro-Assad fighters.3.   France - Germany - Italy - UK - Support Arab Rebuild Plan for Gaza.  “The plan shows a realistic path to the reconstruction of Gaza and promises – if implemented – swift and sustainable improvement of the catastrophic living conditions for the Palestinians living in Gaza,” the ministers said in a joint statement. 4. US & Ukraine to Discuss Peace in Saudi Arabia.  From Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: "Next Monday, I have a visit planned to Saudi Arabia for a meeting with the Crown Prince. After that, my team will stay in Saudi Arabia to work with our American partners," Zelenskyy wrote in a post on X. "Ukraine is most interested in peace." 5. Singapore announced a 12.4% defense budget hike on 03 March, with major new equipment on order.  The FY2025 defense budget is slated to reach US $17.4 billion. 6. USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes (two variants) receive series designations: General Atomics designation: YFQ-42A; & Anduril designation: YFQ-44A. (Y = Prototype; F = Fighter; & Q = Drone.)7. US Army selects Textron Ripsaw M3 as promising Robotic Combat Vehicle prototype for development.   

We hopscotch the Air and Space Forces Association's warfare symposium, bringing you up to date on the F-35 program with Lockheed's Chauncey Macintosh and talking CCAs with Dave Alexander of General Atomics. Plus a review of the event with Air and Space Forces magazine editor Tobias Naegele. And, yes, headlines. All powered by GE!

Brought to you by TogetherLetters & Edgewise!In this episode: ​​YouTube Is Buying TikTok Ads to Lure Creators Before US BanUK demands access to Apple users' encrypted dataMeta staff torrented nearly 82TB of pirated books for AI training — court records reveal copyright violationsT-Mobile's Starlink messaging service is now free to try, even if you aren't on T-Mobile You Didn't Notice MP3 Is Now FreeNASA and General Atomics test nuclear fuel for future moon and Mars missionsStellantis Introduces Pop-Up Ads in Vehicles, Sparking Outrage Among OwnersE Ink's color ePaper tech gets supersized for outdoor displaysBuzzFeed's New Plan: An AI-Powered Social Media Platform to Help “Spread Joy”Weird and Wacky: Man fined $200 for using speakerphone in French train stationGroundbreaking AI chip runs on light and is smaller than a grain of saltTech Rec:Sanjay - WikiTok - ​​Developer creates endless Wikipedia feed to fight algorithm addictionAdam - n8n.ioFind us here:sanjayparekh.com & adamjwalker.comTech Talk Y'all is a proud production of Edgewise.Media.

The creation of energy from nuclear fusion has been a goal for decades. General Atomics, a San Diego-based technology company, is bringing us closer to this clean energy. Plus, flu cases in San Diego County increased between Jan. 18-25. The lingering smoke from recent fires likely made matters worse — polluted air makes it easier to get sick and harder to recover. And ahead of Valentine's Day, KPBS wants to know your love story. Maybe it's about how you met your partner, how special your family is or even about the best California burrito you've ever had.

Nick Sonnentag is a Senior Principal Engineer at Oshkosh, where he contributes to the development of some of the world's toughest vehicles using additive manufacturing (AM). Drawing on experience from ATI, DuPont, and more, Nick possesses broad and deep expertise in 3D printing. In this episode of the 3DPOD, we discuss alloys, vehicle manufacturing, applications, and the readiness of directed energy deposition technology for widespread use. Not limiting his exploration of 3D printing to his work at Oshkosh, Nick founded Sunnyday Technologies to tackle the significant challenges in construction 3D printing. Rather than focusing on machines, he concentrates on the binders and the precise formulations needed to achieve specific properties in final structures. This approach stands out for its elegance and promise, diverging from conventional methods of discovering applications and materials. It makes this episode especially insightful. Nick also wanted to clarify that at one point, he mistakenly referenced General Atomics instead of General Dynamics and asked me to note this for accuracy.

River Rats was the nickname given to aircrews that flew missions over the Red River Valley that runs southeast from Hanoi to the Gulf of Tonkin.  At the time, it was the most heavily defended airspace in the history of aerial combat.  One of every 40 persons who flew these missions never returned. The Red River Valley Association was created to commemorate the inter-service teamwork, strong spirit de corps and the sacrifices made by the air crews flying those dangerous missions over North Vietnam. One of their original missions was to generate awareness of the Prisoners of War and air crews Missing in Action and supporting their families. For this episode, we are joined by two River Rats and members of the Red River Valley Association. Rich Martindell flew 232 combat missions over Vietnam as an F-4 Phantom pilot. Ken Shanke flew 239 combat missions as a “back seater” in F-4 Phantoms. Rich says that some of the first Red River Valley tactical conferences were not just about comradery but also about survival. They were trying to figure out ways to fly “smartly” in North Vietnam without suffering so many losses. Initially, only air crews who had flown at least one mission across the Red River were able to join the organization. Since then the bylaws have been changed to open membership up to any designated flight crew members from any service in any conflict. The Association held “practice” reunions until 1973 when all the POW's were returned. The Association has continued their original mission of family support by awarding more than 1,200 scholarships to children of KIA/MIA military personnel and those killed in non-combat related accidents. To date, the value of those scholarships has exceeded $ 3 million. Their affiliate Air Warrior Courage Foundation has also provided over $7 million in direct support to military families. At 69 years old, Martindell returned as a civilian pilot for General Atomics, flying MQ-9 surveillance drone missions in Africa & the Middle East. His experiences are shared in the book “Game of Drones”.  

For review:1.  International Atomic Energy Agency Chief in Iran.International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi traveled to Tehran on Wednesday, to negotiate with the country's top nuclear and political officials, according to Iran's official IRNA news agency.2. Israeli Official (unnamed) denies Washington Post report concerning efforts to secure ceasefire in Lebanon as a "gift" to the incoming Trump administration (in January 2025).3. Russia Open to Peace Negotiations Under Pres-Elect Trump Initiation.Russia is open to negotiations on an end to the Ukraine war if initiated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, but any talks need to be based on the realities of Russian advances, Moscow's ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva (Gennady Gatilov), told reporters on Thursday.4. US Navy & USMC Missile Contract with Kongsberg.The company will provide its Naval Strike Missile, which is being installed on the Navy's Littoral Combat Ships and Constellation-class frigates, and for the USMC Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS).5. Latvia selects the Ascod Infantry Fighting Vehicle (tracked).Though the number of vehicles is not disclosed, the estimated worth is $265 million.6. Australia down-selects to two vendors for a competition to build 11 x frigates to replace the aging ANZAC-class ships. The two vendors are Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).7. US-Canada-Finland Icebreaker Effort.American, Canadian and Finish officials committed to the joint development, construction and maintenance of polar icebreakers with the signing of the Icebreaker Collaborative Effort (ICE) Pact.8.  The USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Program continues progress.Two vendors- Anduril and General Atomics have completed Critical Design Review for their respective offerings: Anduril Fury and General Atomics Gambit.The CCA effort aims to initially field roughly 1,000 of the drone wingmen that are expected to fly and fight alongside USAF aircraft. 

From the Ingles Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Friday, November 8th and I'm Keith Ippolito. Lockheed Achieves Milestone in Unmanned Naval Aviation Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Navy, and General Atomics achieved a groundbreaking milestone in unmanned aviation with the first live control flight of a drone using the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control Station. The demonstration involved the General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger, an unmanned combat aircraft, controlled via Lockheed Skunk Works' Multi-Domain Combat System autonomy platform. This system, developed by Skunk Works, offers autonomy, mission planning, and command capabilities. Navy pilots in Maryland successfully controlled the MQ-20 in California, showcasing beyond line-of-sight capabilities. This test marks a significant step in developing the control station, crucial for future Navy unmanned operations. John Clark of Skunk Works highlighted the collaboration's success in integrating the MQ-20 with UMCS, demonstrating common control and third-party platform integration. Lt. Steven Wilster emphasized the demo's importance in advancing unmanned naval aviation, crucial for addressing current and future threats. For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com. For the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. Produced by The BG Podcast Network NewsPodcast CurrentEvents TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 30, 2024 Mechanical design engineer Jasmine Mund gives this week's global fusion news update, summarizing behind all of the major headlines. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. Tokamak Energy gives details of pilot fusion energy plant design https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/tokamak-energy-gives-details-of-pilot-fusion-energy-plant-design 2. Thales and the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics set a world record in the field of nuclear fusion https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/group/press_release/thales-and-max-planck-institute-plasma-physics-set-world-record-field 3. For Heating Plasma in Fusion Devices, Researchers Unravel How Electrons Respond to Neutral Beam Injection https://www.energy.gov/science/fes/articles/heating-plasma-fusion-devices-researchers-unravel-how-electrons-respond 4. Nuclear fusion push: General Atomics releases FUSE to speed up reactor development https://interestingengineering.com/energy/general-atomics-fuse-nuclear-fusion-energy 5. U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $30 Million for 13 Projects to Enable Commercial Fusion Energy https://arpa-e.energy.gov/news-and-media/press-releases/us-department-energy-announces-nearly-30-million-13-projects-enable Bonus: https://energynews.pro/en/progress-of-fusion-reactors-in-spain-and-new-zealand/ https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/fusion-as-the-future-of-baseload-energy-powering-a-decarbonised-world/52112/ https://physics.aps.org/articles/v17/s127 https://interestingengineering.com/energy/mast-upgrade-1600-fusion-plasma-pulses https://interestingengineering.com/science/plasma-thrusters-nuclear-fusion-boost

For review:1. IDF Targets Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut Strike - Status Unknown.- A US official told The Times of Israel that Israel notified the US about the airstrike after planes were already in the air and the operation was in motion.- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called an emergency session of Iran's Supreme National Security Council on Friday. Officials said the meeting was called following the Israeli strikes on Hezbollah headquarters in southern Beirut, targeting Hassan Nasrallah.- Hezbollah launched some 65 rockets at Israel on Friday night, hours after the strike in Beirut.- Hamas panned the strike, condemning “the brutal and ongoing Zionist aggression and escalation against the brotherly Lebanese people through savage air strikes.”2. US to End CJTF Joint Resolve Mission in Iraq by 2025.US Official: The US and Iraq have agreed “on a two phase transition plan for operations in Iraq. In the first phase, we'll be concluding the global coalition's military mission in Iraq, the Combined Joint Task Force Inherent Resolve, and ending the presence of coalition forces in certain locations in Iraq as mutually determined. That phase will begin this month and finish by the end of September 2025.The second phase involves an “understanding to allow the coalition to continue to support counter-ISIS operations in Syria from Iraq- until at least September 2026."3. US Army Mid-Range Capability Missile System to remain in Philippines.American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep the missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrence (against China).4. Chinese Nuclear Submarine Sinks at Pier.The Pentagon has confirmed the submarine that sank pierside at a Wuhan shipyard is a “new class” of nuclear vessels being developed by the Chinese navy.5. USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Competition.In April, the USAF awarded contracts for CCA prototypes to General Atomics and Anduril, which prevailed over larger defense aerospace companies-Lockheed Martin. Boeing, and Northrup Grumman. 

Recently, an MQ-9B Predator drone leased to the Indian Navy by the US crashed into the sea off the Chennai coast due to a failure of its power generators and onboard batteries.It was leased from the American firm General Atomics and suffered a power generator and battery failure, leading to a "controlled ditching" into the sea off the Chennai coast.What does "ditched in a controlled manner" mean, and is this crash a concern for India?Besides, the US has also approved the sale of 31 MQ-9 B-armed drones to India at an estimated cost of USD 3.99 billion. The proposed mega drone deal was announced during PM Modi's state visit to the US in June 2023.Under the deal, India will get 31 High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAVs, of which the Navy will get 15 SeaGuardian drones, while the Army and the Indian Air Force will get eight each of the land version – SkyGuardian.But why did the deal take so long to finalise despite close diplomatic ties? Is leasing military equipment a viable long-term strategy for India?How can India improve centralised drone operations across its armed services?Host Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor unpack these, also discussing the crash in the context of India's growing defence relationship with the U.S., particularly agreements like COMCASA, which facilitate secure communication and intelligence sharing.Tune in!Produced by Anna PriydarshiniSound mix by Kapil Dev Singh

Megan and Cadie travel for the first time outside the DC area to bring Iron Butterfly Podcast to Colorado Springs, hosted by University of Colorado Colorado Springs. In this ‘Beyond the Beltway” episode, Sandra Auchter (Director of National Geospatial Intelligence Agency - Denver), Jenna Seidel (Director of National Security Agency/Central Security Service - Colorado), and Rachel Leahy (Director of Special Programs at General Atomics) share their stories, experiences, and reflections on a career in intelligence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For review:1. US President: Significant Progress on Negotiations. Israel and Hamas were the most constructive that mediators had seen in months, a senior Biden administration official told reporters on Friday.2. IDF Combat Engineers have destroyed over 50 tunnels along the Philadelphi Corridor. The IDF did not detail how many of the tunnels crossed into Egypt.3. Israeli Air Force rehearse long-range strikes, employing F-35 and F-15 warplanes and Boeing 707 refueling Tankers.4. Hezbollah release video showing lighted tunnel system with trucks, motorcycles, and missile launcher.Titled “Our mountains are our storehouses,” the video shows a trapdoor opening and a missile launcher directed skyward.5. New Iranian defense minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nazirzedah, has ambitious defense modernization strategy. Defense Minster's aim is to expand the aerospace, naval, missile and air defense sectors- as well as increase Iranian defense exports to neighboring countries, Latin America, and Africa.6. US Foreign Military Sales include:- Germany: 600 x Patriot missiles and related equipment worth $5 billion.- Italy: 6 x Block 5 MQ-9 Reaper Drones worth $738 million.- Denmark: 5,832 x M1156 Precision Guided Kits (for 155mm artillery munitions), worth $85 million.7. Japanese Coast Guard to procure 2 x MQ-9B, Sea Guardian Drones from General Atomics. The Sea Guardian is a medium-altitude, long-endurance system that can fly for 24 hours or more. 8. US Navy Installs Drone Control Room on Aircraft Carrier, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77)- to support MQ-25A Stingray tanker and ISR Drones. The control system was developed by the Navy and includes capabilities from Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works.9. Latest update in the US Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program. Over the past year, Army leaders have teased a “IVAS Next” initiative.The Army could make a decision to recompete the prime contractor position- according to multiple sources.

Don't miss our newsletter! That's where we drop weekly knowledge bombs to help you make sense of defense! Mike hosts an exclusive episode to discuss the Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program with the 2 companies selected to build the first platforms: Anduril and General Atomics. We discuss what the companies have in common and how they both view that as one of their superpowers. We also explore the origins of the CCA program, the origins of the winning vehicle design, how the program structure is a model for innovation and more. Though they won the hardware contracts, both companies have unique software and autonomy insights, so we also discussed software as the enabler and the integration challenges of bringing these ‘loyal wingmen' into the force. While there was a ton to agree on, they also shared unique and varying perspectives—something that you can only get when you have them in a discussion together. This is an episode you don't want to miss! For those interested in #military #nationaldefense #warfare #nationalsecurity #defense #nationaldefense #tech #technology #defensetech #army #navy #airforce #sofware #startup #innovation #drones #ai #autonomy #anduril #ga-asi #airplanes #airpower #airsuperority   Links • Sign up for our ⁠amazing newsletter⁠! • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠! • Mike Benitez (LinkedIn) • Anduril • General Atomics   ---- Follow us on... • ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ • Instagram⁠ • ⁠X⁠ • ⁠Facebook⁠ • ⁠Website⁠   ---- Show Notes 00:48 CCA intro 02:00 company intros 06:01 why the push for CCAs? 07:26 exploring the CCA space 09:09 origins of the winning designs 10:16 2 for 1 - win win 11:55 software 12:43 the software part is the hardest 14:33 the shift in trust in kill chains 15:01 Skyborg 15:40 trust and blending 16:25 delegation via trust or necessity 17:53 the need to get it into operators hands 18:47 DOTMLPF-P 19:11 teaming 19:44 starting simple 20:29 starting with complexity 22:09 iteration is the pathway 22:55 CCA program structure 26:56 capability efficiency vs resiliency 28:35 groundbreaking challenges 29:04 solving system-level optimization 31:13 culture change 31:36 F-16 Auto GCAS 32:50 MAGIC CARPET 34:14 composites for scale? 38:31 the future 41:27 closing thoughts 42:43 outro

Don't miss our newsletter! That's where we drop weekly knowledge bombs to help you make sense of defense! Mike and Jake host Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar to talk about software-defined warfare, defense modernization, and all the things we'd change to drive innovation to help the warfighter. Shyam started as employee #13 at 23 and slowly climbed the ranks of the largest and fastest-growing US defense software company. No topic is off limits—including how and why Palantir sued the Army…and won. For a conversation with a software tech executive, we spent most of the time talking about culture, leadership mentalities, history, and structure changes that are as relevant in the Pentagon as they are in any other industry. Of course, no episode would be complete without some lively banter and spicy takes! For those interested in #military #nationaldefense #warfare #nationalsecurity #defense #nationaldefense #tech #technology #defensetech #army #navy #airforce #sofware #startup #leadership #innovation #palantir   Links • Sign up for our ⁠amazing newsletter⁠! • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠! • Mike Benitez (LinkedIn) • Jake Chapman X (@vc) • Shyam Sankar (LinkedIn) • Shyam Sankar (X) • Palantir   ---- Follow us on... • ⁠Instagram⁠ • ⁠Facebook⁠ • ⁠X⁠ • ⁠LinkedIn⁠ • ⁠Website⁠   ---- Show Notes (00:58) intro (2:07) Shyam early years (02:59) Palantir early days (04:56) security clearance moat (06:43) Palantir's software thesis (07:51) outspoken CTO (09:12) urgency without panic (10:16) WWII ramp to production (11:06) best at software (12:24) suing the Army (18:14) focus on winning (19:14) hard-headed leadership (20:16) the real tragedy of the last supper (21:36) consolidation of opportunities (23:55) F-35 Joint Program Office (24:25) flourishing ideas to deal with uncertainty (25:04) process creates mediocracy (25:24) the power of options (27:01) software-defined warfare (27:16) deductive vs inductive reasoning (27:48) hardware vs software company structures (28:53) The Army's TITAN program (30:28) when govt left the engineering to industry (33:33) business idea - help 0 to 1 (34:11) multi-vendor ecosystems (36:19) government-provided tools for success (38:10) commercial R&D explosion (38:21) conviction with commercial tech (38:53) military labs (39:34) DJI vs General Atomics (40:07) wild idea - make the primes more valuable (41:47) value vs cost (44:16) the next few years (45:23) kill chains and value chains (46:03) car sensors to tank sensors (46:57) sustainment incentive mismatch (47:58) attacking the sustainment tail (49:04) spicy take (49:15) creating multiple buyers (49:39) multiple program offices competing (49:58) make programs compete with each other (52:12) undeclared state of emergency (52:39) save the shire (53:26) more LOTR geekery (53:51) outro

El Ministerio de Comercio chino añade a tres empresas estadounidenses a su lista de entidades “no confiables” por haber vendido armas a Taiwán. Las firmas son General Atomics, General Dynamics y la división de defensa de Boeing. Anuncio el mismo día de la toma de posesión del presidente electo de Taiwán, William Lai. Londres lidera el ránking de ciudades europeas en atracción de inversión extranjera directa en servicios financieros, según EY.

Episode Summary: In episode 181 of the Aerospace Advantage, Defense Budget, Space Update, CCA Decision, and PLA Reorg: The Rendezvous, Heather “Lucky” Penney and John “Slick” Baum chat with members of the Mitchell Institute team about topics you've seen in the national security headlines. We begin the conversation exploring how and why the legislation aiding Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan finally advanced. We share perspectives regarding Congressional hearings featuring Air Force and Space Force leaders.  The team also provides perspectives regarding the CCA award to General Atomics and Anduril. Our spacepower experts dig into a number of topics: everything from changes to U.S. Government regulations that control the import and export of space technologies, to the new commercial space strategy and considerations regarding how members of the Air Guard move forward with their space missions. We wrap discussing new reforms to the Chinese military, which mark their biggest reorganization in almost a decade. Credits: Host: Heather “Lucky” Penney, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Host: John "Slick" Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Charles Galbreath, Senior Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence Guest: J. Michael Dahm, Senior Fellow for Aerospace and China Studies, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Todd “Sledge” Harmer, Senior Vice President, American Defense International Guest: Jeff Rowlison, VP, Space & Intel Programs, American Defense International Guest: Anthony “Lazer” Lazarski, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs 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/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #Rendezvous Thank you for your continued support!

On today's program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners discusses first quarter 2024 earnings; leading firms buy back more than $4 billion in stock as leading defense officials chide firms for the practice; the US Air Force's decision to select General Atomics and Anduril to compete for Increment 1 of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program and award Sierra Nevada a contract valued at $13 billion award to develop the successor to the E-4B “Nightwatch” Advanced Airborne Command Post; and a look at the week ahead with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

The U.S. Air Force has chosen two companies that it will continue to fund as part of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, and the decision leaves out some major defense contractors.The Air Force this week said Anduril and General Atomics will continue on with the program to supply detailed designs, manufacture, and testing of production test aircraft.Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Rocket Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy, join host Vago Muradian discuss a big drop on Wall Street; Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and more, earnings reports; the US Air Force picks Anduril and General Atomics as finalists for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft autonomous combat aircraft; British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak moves to increase defense spending; French President Emmanuel Macron's case for greater European security and economic independence; and Boeing buys back a St. Louis factory from GKN.

For review:1. Missile Strike on Air Defense Radar Site inside Iran. Reported location is town of Isfahan- 75 miles south of the Natanz nuclear enrichment complex.2. After second meeting, US & Israel Still Apart on Rafah Operation. Third meeting planned.3.  Breaking Defense article (Agnes Helou)- lays out Iran's Air Defense Long-Range, Medium-Range, & Short-Range capabilities.4. Ukraine Reports Downing a Russian supersonic TU-22M "Backfire" Bomber.5. General Atomics pitches Gray Eagle Short Take-off & Landing (STOL) combat drone as potential solution for the Army's now cancelled Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Program.  Still in development, the Gray Eagle STOL has the capability to carry a maximum payload of 16 Hellfire missiles6. Pre-Decisional: The Army Names Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) Stations.1st MDTF: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. (Indo-PACOM)2d MDTF: Germany with some subordinate battalions at Fort Drum, NY. (EUCOM)3d MDTF: Hawaii with some subordinate battalions at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. (Indo-PACOM)4th MDTF: Fort Carson, CO. (Indo-PACOM)5th MDTF: Fort Liberty, NC. (Global Response?)

Every pilot has a unique story to tell in the vast expanse of the aviation industry. Shelbey Hooker joins us to share her journey through the clouds marked by pivotal moments that shaped her career trajectory. Tune in as we delve into crucial moments from Shelbey's aviation odyssey and glean wisdom from her experiences.   Key takeaways to listen for Key moments that directed Shelbey in her aviation career journey Insights on the balance between protecting children and allowing them to explore The importance of adapting to new changes and trends in the aviation industry Complexities of owning and managing an aircraft Advice for those interested in pursuing careers in aviation   About Shelbey Hooker Shelbey's aviation journey began in 2008 when she started helicopter flight training while working as a customer service rep at an FBO in Phoenix, AZ. Thriving in private aviation, she earned multiple ratings in airplanes and helicopters. She then moved to General Atomics, piloting unmanned aircraft during wartime deployments for Operation Enduring Freedom.    Transitioning back to civilian aviation in 2013, she excelled as a client relationship manager and was promoted to oversee ownership cycles for a HondaJet sales dealership. In 2021, she became the director of managed aircraft services at a growing aviation operation. Recognized by the National Business Aviation Association as one of the "Top 40 Under 40," she co-founded the Red Note Foundation, supporting music programs in Arizona schools. She's also an active volunteer for organizations like Women in Aviation and NBAA. Shelbey holds a B.S. in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.   Connect with Shelbey Website: SOLJETS  LinkedIn: Shelbey Hooker Instagram: @rednotefoundation   Connect with Us Website: Angel Flight West LinkedIn: Alan Underwood  YouTube: Plane Success Instagram: @thealanunderwood Facebook: Alan Underwood

Episode Summary: In Episode 172 of the Aerospace Advantage, Building Tomorrow's Space Force Architecture: Industry Insights, John “Slick” Baum chats with Scott Forney, the President of Electromagnetic Systems at General Atomics, along with Col Charles Galbreath, USSF (Ret.), and Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.), from our Mitchell Institute team. The Space Force is developing its satellite constellations to meet new mission demands, evolving their architecture to address a rapidly burgeoning threat environment. No longer does the Space Force want to be overly reliant on large “fat juicy target” satellites, which, if destroyed or incapacitated, would yield outsized impacts to broader mission functions. This episode will explore the construction of this enterprise through an industrial base vantage. GA-EMS is a lead actor helping build out this new space architecture alongside the Space Force. They're involved on the Tranche 2 effort with the Space Development Agency and building part of the replacement for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, while also pioneering domain awareness technology in the cislunar region. Experts on their team also excel in fields like laser communications, and they're even looking at things like nuclear thermal propulsion—a key for maneuvering on orbit. Join us for an inside perspective at this seminal moment in spacepower history. Credits: Host: John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.), Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Charles Galbreath, Senior Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence Guest: Scott Forney, President, Electromagnetic Systems Group, General Atomics 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/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #space #system #GeneralAtomics Thank you for your continued support!

For review:1. USMC Squadron Operating in Red Sea Can Fly Ospreys.2. US and UK Naval Warships down drones launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen.3. IDF discovers large (4k) Hamas tunnel near North Gaza crossing of Erez.4. US Army 1st Cavalry Division with 36th Engineer Brigade- conducts wet gap crossing exercise at Fort Cavazos, Texas in support of modernizing the US Army Armored Division Force Structure (Armored Strike Division).5. US Army continues development of Active Protection System (APS) for Stryker Combat Vehicle(s).6. USAF Collaborative Combat Aircraft program announces competitive vendors: Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Anduril, General Atomics, and Northrup Grumman.7. Slovenia Procures 2 x IRIS-T Air Defense Systems (Germany).8. Norway to Send NASAMS (systems) to Ukraine.9. Argentina's new President wants to modernize armed forces.

How do a guy from the streets in Bronx end up at MIT? "Well, it's a complicated story and It's filled with failure" John Parmentola   John Parmentola has built a highly distinguished career over four decades as an entrepreneur, inventor, innovator, a pioneer in the founding of new fields of research, and leader of complex research and development organizations with broad experience in the private sector, academia and high-level positions within the federal government and defense community.   In this episode we also talk about: What the Ice age data shows about the climate Parmentola invented a revolutionary new airship The importance of more scientific research And much more   Born in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Parmentola earned a bachelor's of  science in physics cum laude from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and  his doctorate in physics from MIT. Dr. Parmentola received the 2007 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive from President George W. Bush for his service to the Department of the Army.  He was also an Air Force Intelligence Agency nominee for the 1996 R. V. Jones Award of the Central Intelligence Agency for his work in arms control verification, and a recipient of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Superior Civilian Service Award for his many contributions to the U.S. Army.  He is an Honorary Member of the U.S. Army STs, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of the U.S. Army 10 Greatest Inventions Award,  the Alfred Raymond Prize and the Sigma XI Research Award. He has  presented and published more than 500 speeches, papers, and articles in  science and technology policy and is the author of an authoritative book on space defense.   Currently, he is a consultant to one of the world's leading think tanks, The RAND Corporation,  where he works on defense, energy, and science and technology  assessment, strategy, and planning issues for government agencies, both  domestic and foreign.  He also does work on a volunteer basis for the National Academy of Sciences.   As Senior Vice President at General Atomics,  he led the California-based technology company's Energy and Advanced  Concepts Group, focusing on energy, defense, advanced computing, and  management of DIII-D National  Fusion Facility, the largest such facility in the United States (U.S.).  The Group's innovations include a revolutionary waste-burning compact advanced reactor (EM2), meltdown proof nuclear fuel, setting a new land-speed record with magnetic-levitation systems, and building the world's most powerful superconducting electromagnet for the largest fusion experimental facility in the world, ITER.   While at GA, Dr. Parmentola invented a revolutionary new airship that could provide wireless communications for 1.4 billion people worldwide currently without this capability. As a distinguished Senior Executive in the Pentagon, Dr. Parmentola served as Director for Research and Laboratory Management for  the U.S. Army, directing lab management policy for 12,000 employees,  infrastructure and security for all 21 Army laboratories and research,  development and engineering centers, and led Base Realignment and  Closure efforts for the Army. He also had responsibility for a  $1-billion combined budget for basic and applied research, manufacturing  technologies, small business innovative research, and high-performance  computing. During his tenure with the Army, Dr. Parmentola led the creation and development of several remarkable research centers.  One of them, the Institute of Creative Technologies at the University  of Southern California, won an Oscar for its technical contributions to  cinematography.  This is the work of Academy Awardee, Paul Debevec. Another, the Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies at the University of California Santa Barbara, supported the work of Frances Arnold, who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the 5th woman in history to receive the prize.  Tasked by General Eric Shinseki, he led the creation of a new “Science Fair for the Nation,” eCybermission.   For the past 17 years, this competition has inspired middle and high  school students nationwide (including U.S. territories and possessions)  in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.  Also,  while serving in the Pentagon, Dr. Parmentola conceived and led the  development of the world's first robotic dog that  could see and sniff explosives.  This remarkable robotic system saved  the lives of soldiers in both Iraq and Afghanistan and is one of the  Army's Ten Greatest Inventions.   As Chief Scientist, Dr. Parmentola served as the science and technology advisor to the Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Energy  (DOE), where he provided technical, budgetary, and programmatic advice  to DOE leaders for more than $7B in science and technology investments. He also co-founded the Advanced Systems and Concepts Office of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to address significant national challenges concerning the threat of weapons of mass destruction.  Based upon a request from Ambassador James Goodby, he led two major studies on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty for President Clinton.  He received official confirmation from General John Shalikashvili that these studies contributed to the security of the nation He has been on the faculty of M.I.T., West Virginia University, a  Fellow of the John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Principal  Scientist for Strategic Command, Control, and Communications at the  MITRE Corporation.  While working for these organizations, he made contributions  to fundamental science in high-energy physics and nuclear physics,  strategic nuclear operations, and led the creation and development of  the world's most sensitive mobile gravity gradiometer for arms control verification applications. This device is used today for the exploration of oil and minerals and the discovery of diamond deposits. His work in the private sector includes the co-founding of Travel Media Corp. (TMC)  with his wife, Jane Langridge, serving as TMC's chief financial  officer, and chief technology officer for over 30 years. TMC specialized  in the production and distribution of in-room magazines for leading  hotels and resorts, including Marriott, Renaissance, Hyatt, Hilton,  Radisson and Westin throughout the Caribbean, Latin America and Hawaii.  TMC also created and published Expressions for American Express in  Spanish and Portuguese for their Latin and South American markets. Other  TMC clients included Air Aruba Airlines and Copa Airlines of Panama.   Born in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Parmentola earned a bachelor's of  science in physics cum laude from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and  his doctorate in physics from MIT. Dr. Parmentola received the 2007 Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive from President George W. Bush for his service to the Department of the Army.  He was also an Air Force Intelligence Agency nominee for the 1996 R. V. Jones Award of the Central Intelligence Agency for his work in arms control verification, and a recipient of the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Superior Civilian Service Award for his many contributions to the U.S. Army.  He is an Honorary Member of the U.S. Army STs, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of the U.S. Army 10 Greatest Inventions Award,  the Alfred Raymond Prize and the Sigma XI Research Award. He has  presented and published more than 500 speeches, papers, and articles in  science and technology policy and is the author of an authoritative book on space defense.

Working to advance fusion science and engineering Rick Lee works at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility operated by General Atomics for the Dept. of Energy. Sharing a passion for fusion Rick leads several outreach teams for students.

One of the strengths of coming from a multicultural background, as so many Indian Americans do, is the ability to bridge the cultural gaps that often divide global organizations.On this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Vivek Lall, Chief Executive at General Atomics Global Corporation, to explore the effect that a diverse background has on the ability to merge disparate cultures.Dr. Lall shares valuable insights from both his well-traveled childhood and his vast professional experience:- Patience is an important skill to practice, especially when working with people who think differently than you.- Networking isn't just about building new relationships, but enriching your own understanding of different cultures and life experiences.- Those who have the ability to live in two cultures should leverage their position to become bridge builders.To Dr. Lall, Indianness means empathy, understanding and connection.Dr. Vivek Lall - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vivek-lall-99b05532/General Atomics Global Corporation - https://www.linkedin.com/company/general-atomics/General Atomics Global Corporation | Website - https://www.ga.com/Sanjay Puri - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaykpuri/Alliance for US India Business - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliance-for-us-india-business/Thanks for listening to the Indianness podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button and never miss another insightful conversation with leaders of Indian origin. And be sure to leave a review to help get the word out about the show.#Indian #IndiaBusiness #India

This week on EJR, I will discuss the latest updates on the WestLake Landfill/Coldwater Creek disaster in St. Louis, Mo. Multiple communities have been poisoned by nuclear waste that was illegally dumped by the US government and their corporate partners. To add further insult to injury, St. Louisans were kept in the dark regarding the nuclear threat in THEIR OWN BACKYARDS. It took the action of a local group of moms to force the truth. Just Moms has done the work neither political party was willing to consider. This is our first story.  The second story is about the growth of ultra-MAGA extremists running for office. This time, the lead bigot is Anthony Sabatini who is running for the US Congress. Sabatini has gone on record via twitter clearly stating that he intends to DESTROY the political 'Left." This threat can only be viewed for what it is--criminal incitement to lead a genocide sometime in the future. I will discuss.  We will also have a segment of "My Little Margie" and the Jackass of the Week Award. We will also enjoy the erudite stylings of Randy Rainbow. Come join me.  Jeanine

The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to listen to the rollout of our newest policy paper: Building U.S. Space Force Counterspace Capabilities: An Imperative for America's Defense by Charles Galbreath. He was joined by Maj Gen David N. Miller Jr., Director of Operations, U.S. Space Force and Robert Atkin, Vice President, Special Space Systems, General Atomics. The event was moderated by Gen Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (Ret.), Explorer Chair, (MI-SPACE).​​​​

On this episode, we continue our informal miniseries on the 1980s movies of director Martha Coolidge with a look back at her 1985 under appreciated classic, Real Genius. ----more---- TRANSCRIPT   From Los Angeles, California, the Entertainment Capital of the World, it's The 80s Movies Podcast. I am your host, Edward Havens. Thank you for listening today.   Before we hop in to today's episode, I want to thank every person listening, from whatever part of the planet you're at. Over the nearly four years I've been doing this podcast, we've had listeners from 171 of the 197 countries, and occasionally it's very surreal for this California kid who didn't amount to much of anything growing to think there are people in Myanmar and the Ukraine and other countries dealing with war within their borders who still find time to listen to new episodes of a podcast about 33 plus year old mostly American movies when they're released. I don't take your listenership lightly, and I just want you to know that I truly appreciate it. Thank you.   Okay, with that, I would like to welcome you all to Part Three of our informal miniseries on the 1980s movies of director Martha Coolidge.   When we left Ms. Coolidge on our previous episode, her movie Joy of Sex had bombed, miserably. But, lucky for her, she had already been hired to work on Real Genius before Joy of Sex had been released.   The script for Real Genius, co-written by Neal Israel and Pat Proft, the writers of Bachelor Party, had been floating around Hollywood for a few years. It would tell the story of a highly intelligent high school kid named Mitch who would be recruited to attend a prestigious CalTech-like college called Pacific Tech, where he would be teamed with another genius, Chris, to build a special laser with their professor, not knowing the laser is to be used as a weapon to take out enemy combatants from a drone-like plane 30,000 feet above the Earth.   ABC Motion Pictures, a theatrical subsidy of the American television network geared towards creating movies that could be successful in theatres before playing on television, would acquire the screenplay in the early 1980s, but after the relative failure of a number of their initial projects, including National Lampoon's Class Reunion and Young Doctors in Love, would sell the project off to Columbia Pictures, who would make the film one of the first slate of films to be produced by their sister company Tri-Star Pictures, a joint venture between Columbia, the cable network Home Box Office, and, ironically, the CBS television network, which was also created towards creating movies that could be successful in theatres before playing on television. Tri-Star would assign Brian Grazer, a television producer at Paramount who had segued to movies after meeting with Ron Howard during the actor's last years on Happy Days, producing Howard's 1982 film Night Shift and 1984 film Splash, to develop the film.   One of Grazer's first moves would be to hire Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel, writers on Happy Days who helped to create Laverne and Shirley and Joanie Loves Chachi, to rewrite the script to attract a director. Ganz and Mandel had also written Night Shift and rewrote the script for Splash, and Grazer considered them his lucky charm. After trying to convince Ron Howard to board the project instead of Cocoon, Grazer would create a list of up and coming filmmakers he would want to work with. And toward the top of that list was Martha Coolidge.   Coolidge would naturally gravitate towards Real Genius, and she would have an advantage that no other filmmaker on Grazer's list would have: her fiancee, Michael Backes, was himself an egghead, a genius in physics and biochemistry who in the years to come would become good friends with the writer and filmmaker Michael Crichton, working as a graphics supervisor on the movie version of Chricton's book Jurassic Park, a co-writer of the screenplay based on Chricton's book Rising Sun, and an associate producer on the movie version of Chricton's book Congo.   Once Coolidge was signed on to direct Real Genius in the spring of 1984, she and Backes would work with former SCTV writer and performer PJ Torokvei as they would spend time talking to dozens of science students at CalTech and USC, researching laser technology, and the policies of the CIA. They would shape the project to something closer to what Grazer said he loved most about its possibility, the possibility of genius. "To me,” Grazer would tell an interviewer around the time of the film's release, “a genius is someone who can do something magical, like solve a complex problem in his head while I'm still trying to figure out the question. I don't pretend to understand it, but the results are everywhere around us. We work, travel, amuse ourselves and enhance the quality of life through technology, all of which traces back to what was once an abstract idea in the mind of some genius.”   When their revised screenplay got the green light from the studio with an $8m budget, Grazer and Coolidge got to the task of casting the film. While the young genius Mitch was ostensibly the lead character in the film, his roommate Chris would need a star to balance out the relative obscurity of his co-star. A number of young actors in Hollywood would be seen, but their choice would be 25 year old Val Kilmer, whose first movie, Top Secret!, had not yet opened in theatres but had hot buzz going for it as the followup film for the Airplane! writing/directing team of Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker.   Fourteen year old Gabe Jarret, whose only previous film work had been in a minor role in the 1981 Tony Danza/Danny DeVito comedy Going Ape!, would land the coveted role of Mitch, while supporting roles would go to Coolidge's former costars Michelle Meyrink, Deborah Foreman and Robert Prescott, as well as William Atherton, who at the time was on movie screens as Walter Peck, the main human antagonist to the Ghostbusters, as Chris and Mitch's duplicitous professor, Jerry Hathaway, and Patti D'Arbanville, who had made a splash on screens in 1981 as Chevy Chase's long-suffering girlfriend in Modern Problems.   Shooting would begin on Real Genius in Southern California on November 12th, 1984. Most of the film would be shot on sets built at the Hollywood Center Studios, just a few blocks west of the Paramount Studios lot, while several major set pieces, including the memorable finale involving Professor Hathaway's house, a space laser and 190,000 pounds of popcorn, were shot in the then quiet suburban area of Sand Canyon, a few miles east of Magic Mountain, a popular theme park and filming area about 45mins north of Hollywood Center Studios. Outdoor scenes standing in for the Pacific Tech campus would be filmed at Occidental College in Eagle Rock and Pomona College in Claremont, while some scenes would be filmed at General Atomics outside San Diego, standing in for an Air Force base in the film's climax. Shooting on the film would finish after the first of the year, giving Coolidge and her editor, Richard Chew, about seven months to get the film in shape for a planned August 7th, 1985, release.   Going in to the Summer 1985 movie season, Real Genius was positioned to be one of the hit films of the summer. They had a hot up and coming star in Val Kilmer, a hot director in Martha Coolidge, and a fairly solid release date in early August. But then, there ended up being an unusual glut of science fiction and sci-fi comedy movies in the marketplace at the same time. In March, Disney released the dinosaur-themed Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend, which was not a good film and bombed pretty bad. In June, there was the artificial intelligence film D.A.R.Y.L., which was not a good film and bombed pretty bad. In July, there was Back to the Future, which was a very good film and became one of the biggest successes of the year, and there was Explorers, Joe Dante's followup to Gremlins, which featured Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix as teenage boys who build their own spacecraft to explore outer space, and although it was one of the best movies released in the summer of 1985, it too bombed pretty bad.    But then, in a seven day period in early August, we had Weird Science, which was not very good and not very successful, Real Genius, and My Science Project, another Disney movie about a glowing orb thing from outer space that causes a lot of problems for a lazy high school student looking for something to use for his science class final, which is one of the worst movies of the year, and bombed worse than any of the other movies mentioned.   Weird Science, John Hughes' followup to his surprise hit The Breakfast Club, released only six months earlier, would open on August 1st, and come in fourth place with $4.9m from 1158 theatres. In its second weekend of release, Weird Science would lose 40% of its opening weekend audience, coming in fifth with $2.97m. But that would still be better than Real Genius, which opened on Wednesday, August 5th, which would come in sixth in its opening weekend, with $2.56m from 990 locations. My Science Project, opening on August 7th, could only manage to open in 13th place with $1.5m from 1003 theatres. That would be worse than a reissue of E.T. in its fourth weekend of release.   In its second weekend, Real Genius would only drop 14% of its opening weekend audience, coming in with $2.2m from 956 locations, but after a third weekend, losing a third of its screens and 46% of its second week audience, Real Genius would be shuttled off to the dollar houses, where it would spend another seventeen weeks before exiting theatres with only $12.95m worth of tickets sold.   However, it is my personal opinion is that the film failed to find an audience because it was perceived as being too smart for a simple audience. Real Genius celebrates intelligence. It doesn't pander to its audience. In many ways, it belittles stupidity, especially Mitch's moronic parents. Revenge is dished out in the most ingenious ways, especially at the end with Professor Hathaway's house, to the point where the science behind how Chris and Mitch did what the did is still actively debated thirty-eight years later. Caltech students served as consultants on the film, and played students in the background, while Dr. Martha Gunderson, a physics professor at USC whose vast knowledge about lasers informed the writers during the development stage, played a math professor on screen. Finally, to help promote the film, Martha Coolidge and producer Brian Grazer held the first-ever online press conference through the CompuServe online service, even though there were less than 125,000 on the entire planet who had CompuServe access in August 1985.   Today, the film is rightfully regardless as a classic, but it wouldn't make Val Kilmer a star quite yet. That, of course, would happen in 1986, when he co-starred as Tom Cruise's frenemy in Tony Scott's Top Gun. Gabe Jarret would eventually become Gabriel Jarret, appearing in such movies as Karate Kid 3, Apollo 13 and The American President, and he continues to work in movies and on television to this day. Sadly, the same cannot be said for Michelle Meyrink, who would quit acting three years after making Real Genius, but we'll talk about that on our next episode. And, of course, William Atherton would cement his reputation as the chucklenut Gen Xers love to hate when he played the cocky television reporter Dick Thornburg in the first two Die Hard movies.   And with that, we come to the end of this episode. Thank you for joining us.    We'll talk again next week, when Episode 111, on Coolidge's 1988 comedy Plain Clothes, is released.   Remember to visit this episode's page on our website, The80sMoviePodcast.com, for extra materials about the movies we covered this episode.   The 80s Movies Podcast has been researched, written, narrated and edited by Edward Havens for Idiosyncratic Entertainment.   Thank you again.   Good night.

Zabrina Johal is a former U.S. Navy officer who, among other jobs, managed nuclear operations on the carrier USS Carl Vinson. In this episode, Johal talks about her work at General Atomics, including the firm's work on fusion, the supply chain issues that must be overcome for fusion to be commercialized, thermo-nuclear propulsion, TRIGA reactors, and why the Navy plays a critical role in projecting American power around the world. (Recorded March 28, 2023.)

Relativity Space pivots from Terran 1 to focus on Terran R medium/heavy lift vehicles. US Space Force eyes direct tasking of commercial satellites for faster imagery acquisition. General Atomics demonstrates first-ever combat drone controlled via LEO satellite communications. Microsoft and Viasat collaborate to provide Viasat's Real-Time Earth ground service via Microsoft Azure Orbital marketplace. Kepler Communications raises $92 million for a constellation of 140 optical data relay satellites. Slingshot Aerospace to add 80 ground-based optical telescopes to improve space situational awareness in LEO. All this and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. T-Minus Guest Brandon Karpf, Executive Director of N2K Networks and our Executive Producer, joins us to discuss the Space Force component command and some challenges faced by SPACECENT. Article referenced: Space Force Is an ‘Equal Partner' in CENTCOM, Commander Says | A&SF Magazine  Selected Reading Relativity Space is moving on from the Terran 1 rocket to something much bigger | Ars Technica  Delivering Data: What customers get wrong about the ground segment | SpaceNews  Amid commercial boom, U.S. military lacks timely access to satellite imagery | SpaceNews  NASA's Moon Spacesuits Are Brain-Meltingly Expensive | Futurism  GA-ASI flies MQ-20 Avenger autonomously using LEO SATCOM datalink | SatNews Viasat real-time Earth antennas integrated on Microsoft Azure Orbital | SatNews Kepler Communications raises $92 million for optical data relay network | SpaceNews Slingshot's space-tracking network to extend coverage of low Earth orbit | SpaceNews General Atomics Completes Commissioning Of Space Environmental Testing Chambers | General Atomics  Videos from the 2nd Annual Spacepower Security Forum Audience Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our wicked fast 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders in the industry. Here's a link to our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info about sponsoring T-Minus. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your interview pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal, and our editor will get back to you for scheduling. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1) Wayne's background and a celebration of the one-year anniversary of his current role at General Atomics 2) A detailed explanation of a tokamak device and what it means in the space of fusion power 3) General Atomics' leadership in the magnetic fusion energy field, as well as their involvement in the recent fusion breakthrough at LLNL 4) Talking points to showcase nuclear energy's potential to those who aren't familiar with the technology

On today's episode, we'll be discussing futures thinking, foresight planning as it relates to the space industry, and the importance of proactive and anticipatory policymaking in order to create more positive future outcomes for humanity both on and off Earth.On today's show we are joined by Kara Cunzeman, the Lead Futurist for Strategic Foresight for the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation.  In her role, Kara is focused on cultivating formalized methodologies in futures thinking, helping the enterprise adequately prepare and proactively shape the future through innovative approaches across strategy, acquisition, S&T portfolio management, policy, and operations.  Prior to working at Aerospace, Kara held roles in space systems engineering, vehicle operations, and space sensor development at Raytheon and General Atomics.  She was also a key contributor to winning Phase II funding from a NASA small business in innovation (SBIR) award for extracting oxygen from lunar soil while at Packer Engineering.  She received her B.S. in Multidisciplinary Engineering and M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.  She is also a certified foresight practitioner and guest instructor at the Institute for the Future, the Center for Intelligence Studies, International Space University, and George Washington University.We also want to extend a big thank you to our sponsors this year for supporting our show!Learn more about our Gold Sponsor Multiverse Media, an integrated media company focusing on space exploration, science, and technology, and check out the Cislunar Market Opportunities report produced by NewSpace Global, a Multiverse Media property, for a snapshot and user guide to the players and opportunities ahead for the cislunar economy.  To get your own copy please go to cislunar.report and use coupon code citizen10 for 10% off a single user license.Learn more about our Silver Sponsor the Colorado School of Mines Space Resources Program, a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary program that offers Certificate, Master of Science, and Ph.D. degrees for professionals around the world interested in the emerging field of extraterrestrial resources here.Support the showSubscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media!Instagram: @thecelestialcitizenTwitter: @celestialcitznLinkedIn: Celestial CitizenYouTube: @thecelestialcitizen

Super STEM Saturday is a free science festival held on March 11, 2023, at California State University San Marcos. Daren Wade is the Director of General Atomics' Aeronautical Systems Integration Group (EIG) and has been involved with the event since 2010. Daren shares how the event engages young engineers and students curious about learning more about how the world works. General Atomics is an event sponsor along with ViaSat, Thermo Fisher Scientific, County of San Diego, Hologic, Encodia, Tri-City Medical Center, Nordson, CalSense, Cox Communications, The Difference Card, Erickson-Hall Construction, Kaiser Permanente, Pacific Western Bank, RBC Capital Markets, Stradling, Young, Minney & Corr, LLP, Cigna, North Island Credit Union, and HME. This free, rain-or-shine event is from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Learn more here.View the event flyer here

Dr. Hazel Lowe, Head of Laser Diagnostics at Tokamak Energy, gives updates on the latest in fusion news from around the world. Links to the articles mentioned are included below. 1. Tokamak Energy ST80-HTS hailed as next step to grid fusion https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content... 2. How do neutrons interact with reactor materials? https://phys.org/news/2022-10-neutron... 3. Gigantic, 70-Foot Nuclear Fusion Gun Could Change the World https://www.newsweek.com/first-light-... 4. General Atomics announces concept for Fusion Pilot Plant https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Ar... Bonuses: Chinese researchers say they have made a huge breakthrough in their extraordinary pursuit of creating an artificial sun https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/2019945... China's new-generation 'artificial sun' makes a breakthrough https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-10-21... World's First Nuclear Fusion Power Plant Wants to Equal Fossil Fuel Output https://www.newsweek.com/nuclear-fusi... What is nuclear fusion? Harnessing the power of the sun in the quest for clean energy https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-...

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For September 23, 2022: 1. Hone lands $30M in funding  2. ImmunoScape raises $14M in venture capital to fund platform targeting cancer 3. The news we've been waiting for! Sapporo completes sale of Stone Brewing for $165M 4. General Atomics opposes Chinese agriculture investment near Grand Forks Air Base in ND 5. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2022-09-20/new-research-shows-you-might-be-able-to-measure-your-blood-oxygen-levels-with-a-smartphone-camera 6. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2022-09-06/european-regulators-move-to-block-illuminas-7-1-billion-acquisition-of-grail 7. https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2022/09/18/new-iphone-emergency-sos-feature-supported-by-qualcomm-chip-custom-apple-technology/  

One of the most prominent stories in American Aviation and Business History, today's guest is Entrepreneur and Vice Chairman and Co-Founder of General Atomics, Linden Blue.He's lived a long life, but even considering that, he's accomplished far more in that time than any two people that I know….from being forced down while flying over Cuba and jailed when he was 25 to now, at 85, helping to run a multi-billion dollar defense contractor that invented the Predator Drone.

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. In conjunction with the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space Global Maritime Exposition we present this special edition of the CavasShips Podcast focusing on a single defense supplier. Our show coverage of Sea-Air-Space is sponsored by Huntington Ingalls Industries. Today we feature General Atomics, joining us is Doug Hardison, Vice President for Strategic Development in the Aeronautical Systems business division.

Industry 4.0 is the idea that we are in the fourth industrial revolution as manufacturers are beginning to integrate with new technologies like IoT, AI, cloud computing, etc. Avner discusses these technologies and how they are contributing to the current landscape of industry 4.0. He also talks about what a smart factory is and its impact on manufacturing. He also touches on the effects COVID had on the industry and how Plataine is working with Alpine in F1. Avner Ben-Bassat is the President and CEO of Plataine, a leading provider of Industrial IoT and AI-based optimization solutions for complex manufacturing environments. Avner leads Plataine's product vision and global business strategy. Plataine's solutions are used by leading manufacturers worldwide, from OEMs to Tier 2s - including Airbus, GE, Alpine F1® Team, Stelia North America, Enercon, Muskogee Technology, IAI, Triumph, General Atomics, Alestis, Ethan Allen, and Hengshi. Ben-Bassat has been invited to speak at over 40 significant composites & aerospace-related conferences globally in the past 5 years: Airtec, CAMX, SAMPE, JEC World, AeroDef China Composites Expo, and SME. He holds an MBA with distinction from Duke University and a BSc (Magna Cum Laude) in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from

For March 4, 2022: 1. Local startup connects users with favorite athletes, sports personalities 2. Salk Professor Martyn Goulding wins Brain Prize - Salk Institute for Biological Studies 3. Beer battles: Stone Brewing's trademark fight with Keystone finally heads to trial 4. SD County to divest of fossil fuels 5. General Atomics and Orion Space win contract for military weather satellites

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners and Dave Alexander, president of aviation systems at General Atomics.

Former 25 year, Special Operations (US Navy SEAL Master Chief) leader with expert experience and training in learning and development, international security operations, intelligence operations, crisis management, and program development/management. In January 2015, Arik became President and CEO of his own executive coaching, high performance, and leadership company. In this capacity, he has developed a consulting business focusing on coaching and developing the leadership skills and performance of highly compensated and skilled individuals. Partial Client list includes: Intuit Turbotax, Sempra Gas & Power, Stance, General Atomics, DOD, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Clippers, Pitt Football Team and numerous SWAT teams. He has wide-ranging experience in the Learning and Development space developing, implementing, and vetting curriculum, training, and developing talent at the elite level. A recognized expert in building cross functional teams and using their technical and cultural diversity to solve complex problem sets. Has led individuals and cross functional teams that included Host nation and Inter-agency partners. Possesses extensive knowledge in leveraging technology and people to identify, investigate, and mitigate threats to human and physical infrastructure. An experienced rapport and consensus builder that forges lasting relationships with US and foreign government law enforcement agencies. A subject matter expert in surveillance and counter surveillance, crisis preparedness, and counter intelligence. Uses strategic and operational planning methodologies to achieve mission success during combat operations or meeting training requirements while in a corporate environment. Thrives in multicultural and diverse environments. Has a key strength in understanding the motivations and moods of people led and worked for, and molding that understanding into mission and company success.