Podcasts about Nammo

Vi er tilbake med ny episode etter at Start spilte 0-0 borte mot Raufoss. Vi diskuterer livet på Nammo stadion, Daniel viser fram nytt tøy og drar oss gjennom kampen.

Er det en sikkerhedspolitisk katastrofe, når produktionen af ammunition herhjemme er gået til et udenlandsk selskab? Det mener flere stemmer i den danske våbenindustri, der nu rejser en hård kritik af hele forløbet omkring ammunitionsfabrikken Krudten i Nordjylland, efter norsk-finske Nammo, der er en af verdens største ammunitionsproducenter, har vundet rettigheden til at producere ammunition. Men har de kritiske stemmer i den danske våbenindustri ret – eller er det ren klynk? Det diskuterer panelet i denne uges udgave af Bundlinjen. I studiet: Jens Klarskov, seniorrådgiver i Rud Pedersen. Gitte Lillelund Bech, public affairs-rådgiver og tidligere forsvarsminister for Venstre. Søren Linding, erhvervskommentator på Finans. Vært: Rasmus Bendtsen, nyhedsredaktør på Finans Produceret af: Anders ThykierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For review:1. New IDF Chief of Staff: 2025 - A Year of War. New IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir stated that 2025 would be “a year of war” with a focus on the Gaza Strip and Iran.2. US Unfreezes $95 Million Aid Package to Lebanese Armed Forces.3. US Pauses Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine. Comments from top Trump administration officials suggest the decision is part of the broader negotiations between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to negotiate a peace deal with Russia, and that intelligence could begin flowing to Ukraine again soon. CIA Director John Ratcliffe called the suspension a “pause".4. Denmark picked Norwegian ammunition maker Nammo to restart a shuttered ammo plant for production of small- and large-caliber ammunition, the country's defense ministry said. Nammo will produce 155 mm and 120 mm shells at the Elling plant, as well as 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm caliber cartridges.5.  As development continues, the USAF is fielding inquiries on Foreign Military Sales for new MH-139 Grey Wolf Helicopter. The MH-139 Fleet is primarily tasked with supporting nuclear security, as well as ferrying VIPs in the Washington, DC-area. 

Emma travels to Westcott, Buckinghamshire, to meet the team at Nammo Space, who work on propulsion systems for space rocket engines and thrusters. Their cutting-edge products are used on international space programmes, whether they're satellites or missions to the moon or Mars. The business is growing rapidly, with around 100 people, and 12 project professionals. Read more in the autumn 2024 edition of Project journal. Contact us: apmpodcast@thinkpublishing.co.uk 

For review.1. Hezbollah attacks Northern Israel with missiles and drones in retaliation for strike on senior commander.2. US SEC DEF:  2 x US Carriers to Remain in CENTCOM AOR.With the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), there will now be 2 x aircraft carriers and their warships available for US Central Command.3. US Israel - Hamas Hostage Negotiations.A US official says that the hostage talks held in Cairo the past several days have been “constructive.” Notably, US officials appear to be the only party in the talks who sound hopeful about their trajectory.4. Norway and NAMMO collaborate to increase 155mm munition production domestically and in Ukraine. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Store: “This government has taken several measures to increase the production of artillery ammunition in Norway. At the same time, we see that it is important to strengthen the Ukrainians' ability to produce modern artillery ammunition in Ukraine."5. Turkey opens the world's largest submarine floating dock with 3,000-ton lifting capacity. The dock is expected to be used as submarine maintenance and overhaul floating facility.6.  North Korea Demonstrates Loitering Munitions that Curiously Resemble Israeli Design. Experts said the drones in the images released by state media looked similar to the Israeli-made “HAROP” suicide drone and Israeli “HERO 30.”7.  Chinese Y-9 Aircraft Violates Japanese Airspace.According to Japanese officials. a Chinese Y-9 electronic intelligence aircraft carried out a two-minute violation of the airspace over Japan's territorial waters at the Danjo Islands in the East China Sea on Monday.8. Hanwha (South Korea) opens new Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle production plant in Geelong, Victoria (Australia).  The facility will also support the manufacturing of Huntsman AS9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 armored ammunition resupply vehicles. Following its opening, the site is expected to support 2,100 jobs,  

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the strategic insights of a true powerhouse in the realm of defense and business, Darren Whiddon of DKW Consulting LLC. You might remember last year's episode with Gene Moran, where we delved into the importance of early engagement with government customers. Well, following that episode, Gene invited me to speak at his event, the Ringmaster, where I had the pleasure of connecting with Darren. What makes Darren's story fascinating is his journey from being an Armor Officer in the US Army to now running DKW Consulting LLC, where he assists US small businesses and international mid-size businesses with business development, marketing, and competitive intelligence. Darren's specialty? Pyrotechnics, explosives, munitions—you know, the real War Dogs kind of stuff. With over 12 years of experience, including a tour in Iraq as an Infantry Advisor to the Iraqi Army, Darren has a wealth of knowledge to share. He held significant roles within the defense industry, serving as VP of Programs and VP of Business Development for companies like Chemring and Nammo. In fact, he was responsible for hiring and promoting 10 program managers during his tenure. In today's conversation, Darren shares invaluable insights on what makes program managers successful, the art of crafting winning proposals, and how to navigate past performance questionnaires. He sheds light on the challenges of being the incumbent in manufacturing and emphasizes the importance of a strong BD team and having the right program managers in place for success. Despite his demanding schedule—traveling 40 weeks last year—Darren's commitment to unraveling the truths of the manufacturing world remains unwavering. So, join us as we uncover the strategic mindset of Darren Whiddon, a true giant in the world of defense and business. Tune in to Govcon Giants for this enlightening conversation!

16 åringer lager bomber for Nammo og kristne høyreekstremister er redd for terror i påsken.

Våpenprodusentene klarer bare å produsere en brøkdel av ammunisjonen og våpnene som nå trengs i Europa. For å få fart på produksjonen må det gjøres milliardinvesteringer i selskaper som Nammo og Kongsberggruppen. Hvorfor klarer ikke produsentene å lage mer? Og hvordan er våpensituasjonen i Russland? I denne episoden forklarer informasjonssjef i Nammo hva som må til for at produksjonen skal øke og Oberstløytnant Palle Ydstebø gir oss innsikt i hvordan situasjonen er på russisk side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vi diskuterer en overraskende nyhet fra frontlinjen sør i Ukraina, og de siste uttalelsene fra regjeringen om Nammo, artilleriammunisjon og F-16. I tillegg blir det hoderisting og høylytt sukking av russiske journalisters løgner denne uken, samt lytterspørsmål om russiske stridsvogner og tåregass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Konservatiivse vestlussaate "Vaba sõna" juhil Anti Poolametsal on külas Riigikogu liikmed Henn Põlluaas ja Siim Pohlak. Juttu tuleb Eesti kaitsevõimest ning kaitsetööstuse arendamisest.Tuletatakse meelde, kuidas EKRE oli valitsuses olles valmis keskmaa õhutõrje ostmiseks leidma 300 miljonit eurot, mida oleks saanud tänasega võrreldes väikese intressiga laenu eest. Kaitseväe juhataja Martin Heremi ja Isamaa kaitseministri Jüri Luige vastuseisu tõttu jäi praeguse julgeolekuolukorra jaoks kriitilise tähtsusega hange tegemata ning hilineb seetõttu 4-5 aastat.Henn Põlluaas räägib, kuidas Norra kaitsetööstuskontserni Nammo´t ei ole Eestis isegi jutule võetud. Nammo on näidanud üles huvi ka Eesti riigiga ühisettevõtte loomise vastu.Arutletakse, kuidas kodumaist kaitsetööstust aidata ning miks oma tööstuse arengut pidurdatakse. Saate teises osas lahatakse majanduslanguse põhjuseid. Kuidas Eesti Panga värske prognoosist, mis reformierakonna rahandusministril hinge kinni lõi.  Siim Pohlak leidis, et padupunane reformierakonna majanduspoliitika on reaalsest elust üha kaugemale triivinud. Poolametsa sõnul teebki Eesti Pank pidevalt väärprognoose, sest keskpank ei tugine enam majandusseaduste analüüsile, vaid täidavad ideoloogilisi tellimusi, näiteks kliimaäärmuslusest.Saatekülalised tõdevad, et rahvuslik kapital vajab kaitset, ent selle asemel ostetakse näiteks kaitsetööstusele suurtes kogustes laskemoona hoopis teiselt poolt maakera, Lõuna-Ameerikast. Valitsuse hoolimatus majandusseaduste ja rahvusliku kapitali suhtes on muutnud Eesti suurima tööstustoodangu langusega Euroopa riigiks.

For review:1. US Senate & House of Representatives pass the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with topline of $886 billion.  NDAA sent to President for signature.2. Latest US Security Assistance Package to Ukraine worth $200 million. Includes Anti-tank weapons, Air Defense components, and Artillery ammunition.3. IDF floods Hamas tunnels with seawater.  Combat method proves successful.4. Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) treat prepared by Japan, UK, and Italy. Effort will develop 6th Generation Fight for fielding by 2035.5. Dassault Aviation CEO- Eric Trappier- provides comments on latest company efforts in defense acquisitions and the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.6. German Army orders 62 x multi-role H145M Airbus helicopters- with option for 20 more. Transaction estimated at $3.0 billion.7. Finland to double heavy ammunition production (Nammo) by 2026-2027. Munitions include: 155mm artillery; 120mm mortar; and 81mm mortar.8. South Korea scrambles jets to monitor Russian and Chines warplanes operating in the Korea Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ)- over the Sea of Japan.9. US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) recommended to analyze force structure in support of procuring AT-802U Armed Overwatch Aircraft.  USSOCOM plan to procure 75 aircraft through 2029.

Three news stories summarized & contextualized by analytic journalist Colin Wright.In a shock for Europe, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders records a massive win in Dutch electionsSummary: The far-right, Dutch Party for Freedom party is forecast to win 37 of the 150 seats in the Netherlands' lower house of parliament, giving party leader Geert Wilders, a controversial, populist politician, the first opportunity to form the country's next governing coalition, and possibly to become its first far-right prime minister, as well.Context: This outcome was a bit of a shock, as the Party for Freedom took two more seats than predicted by forecasts, and because the Dutch government has historically been quite tolerant and liberal, while Wilders and his party are the opposite; this is likely to represent a huge shift in local politics, but also in the operation of the EU, which has seen a surge in support for far-right candidates across the bloc over the past few years, and which will potentially be roiled by Wilders, who is not a fan of many EU policies and norms—though before any of that can happen, he has to successfully form a governing coalition, which is likely, but not guaranteed at this point.—The Associated PressOne Sentence News is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Binance founder Changpeng Zhao steps down and pleads guiltySummary: The founder of the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, Changpeng Zhao, more commonly known as CZ, has agreed to step down from his post, to admit wrongdoing, and to pay $4.3 billion in fines after pleading guilty to violating US anti-money-laundering laws.Context: This plea-deal makes it more likely the company will be able to legally continue operating despite its violation of these regulations, and the issue is that Binance encouraged US users to obscure their location, which allowed the company to dodge anti-money-laundering laws, which is a big no no; that multi-billion-dollar fine will be paid by Binance, which is owned by CZ, while CZ himself will pay a criminal fine of $50 million—though that latter amount might be reduced based on civil penalties he's also agreed to pay; notably, this settlement is happening shortly after the collapse of crypto-platform competitor FTX, and a court finding its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, guilty on seven counts with a potential total prison-term of up to 115 years.—The Wall Street JournalTaiwan ruling party powers ahead as chaos engulfs opposition campaignSummary: In the lead-up to an election scheduled to be held on January 13 of next year, the front-runner candidate for the incumbent Taiwanese Democratic Progressive Party, or DPP, has said that the opposition isn't a serious, unified bloc, despite efforts to mount a joint challenge to the DPP.Context: The current Taiwanese Vice President leads opinions polls, at the moment, to become the island nation's next President, even though the two primary opposition parties have decided to team up against him; this is notable mostly because China's government sees the DPP as a separatist entity—which they don't like—and the opposition favors a comparable mellowing of relations with China; tensions remain high in the strait dividing China and Taiwan, the former of which considers the latter to be in rebellion, basically, because of these separatist entities, and this part of the world is generally considered to be a volatile, potential hot-spot for near-future (and potentially global) military confrontation.—ReutersColombia's President Petro promised an era of “total peace” when he took office last year, but so far—despite his accolades as a former guerrilla—that has not been the case, violence from armed groups surging, not dissipating.—Financial Times90 milesApproximate distance new artillery shells being developed by Nammo and Boeing will be able to travel, due to their incorporated “ramjet” engines.That's about the distance between Philadelphia and New York, and represents a substantial improvement over the 30-ish miles current, high-end shells can manage.This is meant to help militaries (like those in Ukraine) do more with less, eschewing far pricier missiles in favor of (still expensive, but a lot less so) launchable shells.—The Wall Street JournalTrust Click Get full access to One Sentence News at onesentencenews.substack.com/subscribe

Mange lytterspørsmål besvares i dagens episode av Ukrainapodden. Vi er innom tunge nyheter fra fronten, Nammo, Dagestan-stormingen og russernes evaluering av den foreløpig mislykkede russiske offensiven mot Avdijivka, blant annet. Send inn spørsmål til ukrainapodden@nettavisen.noSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hardt pressede Start med lokaloppgjør mot Jerv. Vi har snakket med assistentrener Endre Eide.Får vi en vinner på Nammo?Blir Sogndal det første laget til å slå Fredrikstad denne sesongenHUB-resultattips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Det går i sykehusstriden, Nammo-milliarder, stygg språkbruk i skolen og konkursen i Oplandske Betong. Stina Håkensbakken og Erik Sønstelie oppsummerer uken og ser fremover ved inngangen til påsken 2023. 

Pekka Toveri, kenraalimajuri evp, entinen Panssariprikaatin komentaja ja nyt ehdokkaana Uudellamaalla vaalinumerolla 79 kolmannen kerran vieraana. Jaksossa analysoidaan uusia länsimaiden taistelupanssarivaunuja, Ukrainan hävittäjäpyyntöjä, Bahmutin rintamaa ja vastahyökkäyksen strategiaa. Mukana myös Toverin vaalijohjelman keskeisiä teemoja. 00:00 Leopard 2:n kyvykyydet, Ukrainan ilma-ase, hallitus ei ole hoitanut kestävyysvajetta 00:44 Pekka Toveri, ehdokkaana Uudenmaan kokoomuksesta vaalinumerolla 79 02:11 Leopard 2, Abrams ja Challenger 2 taistelupanssarivaunujen vertailu 06:25 Ukrainan rintamatilanne, Bahmutin rintama 10:20 Rikolliset Wagnerin tykinruokana 12:02 Ukrainan vastahyökkäyksen haasteet 16:30 Realistinen aikataulu länsimaisille ilma-aseille Ukrainassa 18:07 Venäjän tavoitteet sodassa 22:40 Ukrainan ongelmana on ampumatarvikkeiden puute, Eurooppa ja Nammo 27:45 Miten NATO-prosessi jatkuu uudessa eduskunnassa, ulkoinen turvallisuus 30:50 Sisäinen turvallisuus kuntoon Suomessa, hybridivaikuttaminen, kyber-uhka 33:09 Armeijassa oppi että euro on kova konsultti, 1,2-1,4% puolustusbudjetilla huipputuloksiin 36:05 Valmistelutyön ja kilpailullisen simulaation arvo 37:05 Venäjän rajan hybridiuhka 38:25 Kokoomuksen ohjelma, suomalaisen yhteiskunnan kolme tärkeintä tehtävää 40:40 Miksi hallituksen on vaihduttava 2023 vaaleissa 42:00 Bretoni-koira on paras rotu 42:59 Outro #sota #neuvottelija #neuvottelijat #ukraina #venäjä #NATO #politiikka #kokoomus #turpo #kestävyysvaje Facebook - liity #neuvottelijat-ryhmään https://www.facebook.com/groups/neuvottelijat Yhteystiedot: https://www.dcmcapital.fi/neuvottelij

In this episode, we discuss the latest security assistance package (28 Sep) to Ukraine and give a complete roll-up of assistance (so far).  We also discuss two US Army stories: the Precision Strike Missile contract and a nice update on how the 4th & 5th SFABs are supporting the Compete Phase of US MDO (Multi-Domain Operations) in Europe & the Indo-Pacific.  Plus, we always like a good shoulder-launch munition story and we have a good one that talks about the  NAMMO M72 EC that is going to Finland. Finally, we have 2 x US Space Force stories.

Vice President of Space er en av landets kuleste yrkestitler og vi måtte selvsagt snakke med mannen som innehar den, Kristian Lium fra Nammo. Det blir en god time om Nammos historie som leverandør til rombransjen og om planene fremover. Det handler om Ariane-raketter, ESAs lasteskip til Månen og hybridmotorer fra Andøya.

I dag snakker vi med administrerende direktør Morten Brandtzæg i våpenprodusenten Nammo.

I dag snakker vi med administrerende direktør Morten Brandtzæg i våpenprodusenten Nammo.

Adam Braverman is an accomplished sales and marketing professional, leveraging his experience in a variety of fields to deliver proven results in the precision ammunition business. He is currently the Director of Sales and Marketing for Capstone Precision Group, a manufacturer, importer and distributor of premium ammunition products. Committed to achieving results, Adam demonstrates sales and marketing expertise to create sustainable growth. Adam, a rural Missouri native, received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Missouri - Columbia. Combining education, interest and expertise, his career in the firearms and ammunition industry has included sales and marketing leadership positions with Sierra Bullets and Nammo, a parent company of Capstone Precision Group. He began his current role when Capstone Precision Group was formed as a result of Nammo acquiring Berger Bullets to become the USA's Sole Distributor for Berger, Lapua, SK, and VihtaVuori. Although his work includes brands across the world, Adam’s roots remain in rural America, where he enjoys playing golf and the rural lifestyle in his free time. Hear more from Adam and Cliff on strategic planning for sustainable growth, taking advantage of new opportunities and building personal relationships at every level. We also discuss the value of integrating sales and marketing efforts (‘smarketing’) to deliver optimal results and more about what rural America has to offer. Listen to this episode of OUTdrive now! What you’ll learn: How Capstone Precision Group creates sustainable success through strategic business planning in all areas Adam’s thoughts on creating brand apostles to advocate for and build your brand from the ground up Integrating sales and marketing efforts (‘smarketing’) to attract and retain customers and partners The value of grassroots marketing to build brand awareness More about the creativity and adaptability of rural America that appeals to growing and developing businesses Incorporating new marketing strategies while remaining focused on the relationships and tried and true methods such as a simple phone call The importance of taking advantage of new opportunities when they are presented Remaining aware of the competitive landscape to continuously improve instead of operating in isolation

A chat with our friend Nammo about his history in Eve and some of his perspective on the game and it's players. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/primetarget/support

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we take a look at the European defence industrial landscape and how to foster innovation and agility, hear about defence developments from across the Asia Pacific and consider the response to times of global uncertainty.News-round (00:37)News editor Ben Vogel talks about the militarisation of space with the news that Russia has conducted another direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile test.According to a USPACECOM statement,the Russian system is capable of destroying satellites in low Earth orbit, and the latest tests may be related to movements of Cosmos 2542 and Cosmos 2543 satellites in February, when they carried out manoeuvres near a US government satellite.Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira discusses France and Germany announcement of a cooperation to develop the Main Ground Combat System.Deep Dive – News from the Asia Pacific (11:41)Asia Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur discusses all the latest defence news from this key region, including:PhilippinesThe Philippine Air Force's search to obtain new helicopters made a step forward as the US State Department announced a potential FMS of either the Bell AH-1Z Viper or Boeing AH-64E Apache.ChinaThe People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) commissioned two new Type 094 Jin-class nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarines (SSBN), according to Chinese media reports. This brings to six the number of Type 094s in the PLAN.South KoreaKia Motors in South Korea had been awarded a $1.36 billion contract to provide thousands of new 2.5t and 5t tactical trucks for the nation's military.Interview: Innovation of the defence ecosystem (30:00)Ben Vogel is on the line with Lorenz Lemhaus, a defence innovation consultant for SMEs in Germany, who considers how the defence industry has evolved over the years from sourcing funds nationally to be open to international partnerships.  Lorenz also explains what needs to change to pave the way for SMEs to be closely aligned with defence bodies. Industry voice: Nammo (51:53)VP content Tony Skinner speaks to Senior VP Communications at Nammo Endre Lunde about new requirements for the defence industry in a time of global tensions, how industry is dealing with uncertainty, and the importance of international cooperation.Music and sound mixing by Fred Prest

Det er satt i gang søk i Sæbufjorden ved Fagernes i Valdres etter at et vitne skal ha sett noen gå gjennom isen. Det amerikanske forsvarsdepartementet har kunngjort at USA vil samarbeide med Nammo om en ny generasjon langtrekkende presisjonsvåpen. Antallet koronapasienter på norske sykehus øker igjen. Dette er noen av nyhetene du kan høre fra Oppland Arbeidrblad idag. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oppland-arbeiderblad/message

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast we examine America's counterterrorism wars and its record of drone strikes across a number of conflicts, cast a spotlight on the external contractors in defence procurement and discuss the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on the defence industry. Newsround (00:39)The US Army aims to develop its Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle to fuel a five-way competition for the replacement of the Bradley IFV by 2027. The latest OMFV announcement outlines steps the US Army is taking to reduce barriers to foreign competition.On the naval domain, the COVID-19 outbreak has hit the annual budget of the Royal Thai Navy. With the government ordering a reduction in spending by 10%, the military is suffering cuts which will inevitably impact ongoing contracts.Azerbaijan has signalled its intent to order M-346 Master advanced jet trainer aircraft from Leonardo, while long-running negotiations continue with Pakistan on potential procurement of the JF-17 fighter. But before Azerbaijan signs a firm contract with Leonardo, Russia may try to promote its Yak-130 trainer aircraft instead.News focus:Air Editor Tim Martin looks at the latest on the Finnish HX Fighter Programme for the replacement of its F/A- 18C/D fleet.  A select number of former high-ranking military and political officials have been excluded from making direct contact, or acting in a negotiating capacity, with Finland's MoD for the remainder of the HX Fighter tender.Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira discusses the latest from Scandinavia where the Norwegian government has announced a new long-term strategic development plan for its armed forces across land, air and naval domains. The country will increase defence spending by $1.57 billion by 2028 compared with its current budget of around $6 billion.On the naval front, Norway will procure three new coast guard vessels and receive new Type 212CD submarines between from the end of the 2020s. For the Royal Norwegian Air Force, the government intends to upgrade the NASAMS II air defence system in the short term. Deep Dive – America's counterterrorism Wars (18:24)Air editor Tim Martin speaks with Melissa Salyk-Virk, co-author of America's Counterterrorism Wars, about the proliferation of armed UAVs and the US counterterrorism strikes in countries such as Yemen, Pakistan and Libya. Industry Voice: Nammo (46:23)VP content Tony Skinner is on the line with Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications at Nammo, for an analysis of the long-term effects of the pandemic as the industry and the world face questions on how long this is going to last and adjustments industry needs to make.Music and sound mixing by Fred Prest.

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast we bring you the latest defence news from Asia Pacific and around the world, we talk situational awareness on the modern battlefield and we consider the outlook for defence events in 2020.Newsround (00:40)In the air domain, Air Editor Tim Martin discusses the US Army's delay of a first recoverable flight for the X-61-A Gremlins Air Vehicle following Dynetics' reveal of an ongoing reshaping of flight test activities at the US Army's Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. In naval news, Senior Editor-Naval Richard Thomas discusses the resignation of the Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly on 7 April. The decision came after Modly removed the captain of the coronavirus-hit USS Theodore Roosevelt from command for writing a letter raising concerns on the safety of sailors onboard. In the land domain, Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira talks us through the challenges of the Brazilian Army‘s new procurement programme which includes the acquisition of four new types of vehicles and upgrade to its Leopard MBTs.Deep Dive – News from the Asia- Pacific (20:33)Asia Pacific editor Gordon Arthur is on the podcast this week to discuss the major news from the region over the past few weeks.AustraliaLeidos Australia announced on 7 April the UAV platform that it is offering for the Australian Army's Project Land 129 Phase 3 requirement for a new tactical UAV to replace the in-service Shadow 200.JapanOn 19 March, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned the first of two Maya-class destroyers in Yokohama. With a budget of over 1.3 billion US dollars for its construction, JS Maya (DDG-179) is a guided missile destroyer capable of ballistic missile defence (BMD).News from Japan also include news plans for the country's air forces to develop a new air superiority fighter as its fleet of F-2A and F-2B fighter ages.China Despite the COVID-19 outbreak China announced on 25 March that the country begun its first export deliveries of the man-portable HJ-12E ATGM to an undisclosed customer.The HJ-12E is an export version of the regular Red Arrow 12 (HJ-12) missile system.Interview: Roke (34:53)VP content Tony Skinner speaks to Tom Eskriett, the campaign lead for information advantage at Roke, about the cruciality of situational awareness on the modern battlefield.Industry Voice: Nammo (54:08)As defence industry events continue to suffer the impact of the pandemic with ongoing cancellation affecting major tradeshows around the globe, Tony grabs a chat with Endre Lunde, senior vice president communications at Nammo, to consider the long-term implications.

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we focus on how some countries such as Germany continue to run their domestic procurements as scheduled despite the COVID-19 crisis; we take a deep dive into China's military modernisation; and we consider the challenges for the defence media industry due to defence exhibitions being postponed or cancelled. Newsround (00:22)In the news this week…The US DoD has established five new ethical principles to operate in a future where AI technologies are fielded at scale. A group within the DoD will provide procurement guidance, test and evaluation capabilities, training strategies and a range of other measures.DARPA's Collaborative Operations in Denied Environments (CODE) has reached a new stage with its transition to NAVAIR's supervision. The software, which will allow UAVs to retain their mission data, could ultimately be installed on existing and new unmanned air vehicles in the next five years.The Czech Army is improving the mobility and situational awareness of its ground forces as the Czech MoD announced the delivery of four new command-staff and communication variants of the 8x8 Pandur II to provide better communication on the battlefield. The vehicles were procured under a $650 million contract awarded to Tatra Defence Vehicle in 2017.On the naval side, we hear how senior former UK defence officials have called for the country to renew its MCM fleet once the current Hunt and Sandown classes leave service, given the importance of their role in the Arabian Gulf and the key capability its US ally relies heavily upon.Focus: Air Editor Tim Martin focuses on the latest news on the air domain coming from Germany this week. The German MoD's has announced that their domestic procurements schedule is coping with the COVID-19 pandemic with just a few hints of running behind schedule.  Deep Dive – Interview IISS (17:09) Senior Editor - Naval Richard Thomas interviews Meia Nouwens, IISS Research Fellow for the Chinese Defence Policy and Military Modernisation, to discuss China's military modernisation efforts, how its doctrine supports its aims and the strategic intentions over key infrastructure programmes such as the Belt and Road and String of Pearls initiatives.  Interview – Shepard Media CEO (35:35)VP content Tony Skinner talks to Shepard Media CEO Darren Lake about the implications of defence exhibitions around the world being cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus.Industry Voice: Nammo (45:05)Tony grabs a chat with Endre Lunde, senior vice president communications at Nammo, about some tips on working from home and how to approach this extended period of remote working as smoothly as possible.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we consider how COVID-19 is impacting the defence sector, and look at what to expect next. We also focus on the latest SIPRI report on international arms sales; Turkish electronic warfare operations in northern Syria; capability and technology developments in the Spanish Army; and the continuing US budget debate. ·        News Round (00:45)  Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira reports on developments in Spain with the plan to introduce the Light Vehicle for Special Operations (VLOE). This vehicle is expected to replace variants of the Nissan ML-6 currently in service, with the ability to operate off-road.  Deliveries are to be concluded by 2024. The Spanish Army is also looking to improve its military training as it has recently been awarded a contract by MASA Group to provide its Sword software. Air Editor Tim Martin delves into a new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on arms exports. SIPRI describes a surge in arms sales between the US and the Middle East over the last five years, whereas Russia experienced a noticeable slump in exports.News Editor Ben Vogel talks about electronic warfare after Turkey deployed its truck-mounted KORAL radar system to support its operations in northern Syria. KORAL can potentially adversely affect the performance of radars onboard Russian aircraft.Senior Editor - Naval Richard Thomas gives us more details from ongoing US budget debates and its effect on the naval domain. One of the main points of the FY2021 Presidential Budget Request was to divert funding from DoD programmes to support construction of the US-Mexico border wall. If the budget is approved, the US Navy and the other armed forces will receive fewer platforms to strengthen their military capabilities. Deep Dive - Boats of the Future (17:15)Freelance journalist and author Gerrard Cowan discusses the latest developments in the sub-surface domain. Submarine fleets are undergoing new mission sets as navies around the world prepare for high-intensity conflicts. How far is the “silent service” from replacing manned vessels with underwater unmanned vehicles? Interview - Raytheon (32:16)VP Content Tony Skinner grabs a chat with Bryan Rosselli, vice president of mission systems and sensors at Raytheon, about counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS).Industry Voice - Nammo (46:36)Tony also talks to Endre Lunde, senior vice president communications at Nammo, about an intriguing recent development in the defence media.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest 

Etter den fatale hendelsen i Irak får Oda en varm velkomst hos familien på Raufoss. Hun unnlater å fortelle at hun vil spionere på våpenfabrikken Nammo, hvor både faren og svingersøsteren arbeider, er den egentlige grunnen til at hun er kommet hjem. Manusforfatter: Vegard Steiro Amundsen Musikk: Sjur Miljeteig Dramaturger: Mathias Calmeyer, Arne Barca, Steinar Berthelsen Produsent: Hege Cathrine Beck Stabell Lyddesign: Arne Barca Regi: Steinar Berthelsen Skuespillere Oda Skar: Silje Storstein Ståle Munkebye: Rolf Kristian Larsen John Cooper: David Menkin Magnar Ottosen: Jonas Strand Gravli Berit Moelv: Maria Bock Per-Olav Paalsen: Kåre Conradi Daniel Tømte: Bartek Kaminski Anneli Rotvoll: Anna Dworak Åge Skar: Lasse Kolsrud Margrete Skar: Kikki Stormo Henrik Skar: Petter Vermeli Aksi Virtanen: Lasse Lindberg Karl-Erik Brox: Gustav Nilsen Ingvild Nybakk: Ane Øverli Roy Gaines: Tony Totino Vigdis Ottosen: Ulla Broch

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we bring you the latest from the land, air and naval domains. We talk about the LTAMDS milestone, the SB>1 Defiant test flight and coronavirus concerns. News Round (01:03)  Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira talks through a landmark for Raytheon in the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) programme, with completion of the first radar antenna array.  LTAMDS will ultimately replace Patriot in the US Army's Integrated Air and Missile Defense network, and the new array is expected to perform twice as efficiently as its predecessor. The army expects that LTAMDS will bring enhanced protection to defeat advanced air and missile threats such as hypersonic weapons.   Air Editor Tim Martin looks back on his visit last week to West Palm Beach, where three experimental test aircraft performed at a Sikorsky flight test demonstration event. One of these was the SB>1 Defiant that has been jointly developed by Sikorsky and Boeing as a candidate solution for the US Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) requirement. Defiant is moving towards increased speed flight tests, having overcome a gearbox joint issue that affected it last year. Turning to the UK, Tim discusses news from an RAF briefing in London this week, where senior officers raised concerns that the quest for accelerated data transfer techniques could lead to the loss of important information.News Editor Ben Vogel looks back on the resignation of Pentagon policy chief John Rood, effective from 28 February. No official reason has been given for this development, but some analysts regard Rood's ejection as the latest example of retribution being meted out to executive branch officials linked to the recent unsuccessful impeachment proceedings. Deep Dive - Sirkorsky defiant test flight (18:07)Tim Martin grabs a chat with Sikorsky test pilot Bill Fell who flew the SB>1 Defiant coaxial demonstrator.Interview - Talks on submarine rescue systems with JFD (30:10)Richard Thomas, Senior Editor – Naval, speaks with Richard Devlin, Head of Global Sales at submarine rescue system provider JFD, on the technological and environmental complexities encountered in the sector, and time constraints that dictate the conduct of subsurface rescue operations. Industry Voice - Nammo (40:00)VP Content Tony Skinner is on the phone with Endre Lunde, Senior Vice President Communications at Nammo, to talk about the ongoing coronavirus crisis and its potential long-term effects on the defence industry.This episode was produced by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we delve into US budget proposals across the air, land and naval domains; we are in Singapore with insights from the floor of the biggest Asian aerospace and defence event of the year; and we discuss EW capabilities, the threats from China and what the West can do to cushion the blow. News Round (00:50)  Air Editor Tim Martin discusses USAF funding in the US DoD defence budget proposal.The US DoD has decided to play safe on its investments on aircraft procurement, with figures dropping $800 million compared to last year. The new budget predicts over $56 billion for new aircraft procurement and design, and an additional $11 billion to be allocated for the F-35 programme. Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira talks about the new US Army budget on land warfare and the renewal of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle programme to replace the Bradley. A previous OMFV attempt attracted only one bid, so the US Army issued a market survey to restart the project. The purpose of the survey is to understand what went wrong during the previous solicitation process.In terms of new equipment, the Army budget for FY2021 focuses on enhancing readiness and lethality, with both the Army and the USMC likely to receive around 4,500 vehicles in 2021.News Editor Ben Vogel looks into the US Navy budget for FY2021. The budget proposal calls for $19.3 billion to procure a total of ten new ship funding to recapitalise the SSBN fleet with the new Columbia-class; and efforts to prioritise investment for programmes that deliver warfighting advantages against China and Russia.Show coverage - Singapore Airshow 2020 (15:51)VP content Tony Skinner, Asia Pacific editor Gordon Arthur and Senior Analyst Ilker Aktasoglu report from the Singapore Airshow 2020. The show this year has suffered from the heavy impact of coronavirus on South East Asia registering over 8% lower attendance than expected, with exhibitors being unable to attend due to worldwide governments issued travel restrictions. However, they report on the newest developments of aircraft and platforms on display.Deep Dive – EW capabilities and threats from China (32:00)Senior Editor - Naval Richard Thomas talks to our regular contributor Thomas Withington about EW global capabilities and artificial intelligence. Thomas, who is a specialist in electronic warfare and radar technologies, analyses new EW developments in China, what they mean for the West, and what are the possible countermeasures. Industry Voice - Nammo (44:33)VP Content Tony Skinner speaks to Endre Lunde, SVP Communication at Nammo, who brings us the latest from the Air Power Seminar 2020 in Norway. This episode was produced by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing provide by Fred Prest 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence podcast, we turn our attention east and consider the latest defence news from Asia-Pacific, we are on the floor of SHOT show in Las Vegas and we bring you all the news of the week. And our sponsor Nammo provides this week's Industry Voice segment.News Round (01:50)   The team discuss the news that Chinese company Huawei will be allowed to contribute to the UK's 5G network and any impact this will have on the UK's information sharing and future in the Five Eyes network. Experts from the cyber community have deemed the risk posed by Huawei hardware ‘manageable'.VP Content Tony Skinner also highlights the recent decision of the Czech MoD to boosting its defence budget in new or modernized military equipment. The budget allocation of $3.2 billion is the biggest ever in defence procurement for the country and aims to significantly strengthen the Czech Army.Reporter - Land Flavia Camargos Pereira speaks about the US Army's effort to replace the Vietnam War-era M113 armoured vehicle, with the commission of 150 Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) following the 21 January contract modification revealed by the Pentagon worth $400 million. Flavia also gives an insight on the latest developments on the Scorpion programme as France moves forward and the French Army announced it will field the Thales' 120-mm Rifled Recoiled Mounted Mortar systems. Asia Pacific update (17:54)Asia Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur brings us the latest from the Asia-Pacific region, including India's announcement it has elevated its response to China's threat deploying seven to eight submarines in the Indian Ocean last week. The Indian MoD is making slow, though significant, advances on both submarine and fighter fronts as part of their Project 75(I) submarine programme.Moving onto China, Gordon talks about the recently revealed Chinese production of aircraft jet engines. The announcement and the jet exhibitions of the jet engines in Hebei last month, marks a new era on Chines plans for military aircraft production.  Show coverage – SHOT Show (31:50)Senior Editor - Naval Richard Thomas talks to our regular contributor, Scott Gourley, about the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show he attended in Las Vegas last week. We find out what SHOT is, how it went from being a sporting show to attracting ballistic technology experts from all over the world and the latest industry news from exhibitors on the floor. Turkish counter-UAV ammunition and multi-calibre rifles on showIndustry Voice - Nammo (42:55)VP Content Tony Skinner speaks to SVP Communication at Nammo Endre Lunde about the company's focus for 2020, including the specific needs of troops in the new operating environment. Music and sound mixing provide by Fred Prest  

Forsvarssjefen talte i Oslo Militære Samfund 20. januar 2020. Les og lytt til talen her. Admiral Haakon Bruun-Hanssen Kjære alle sammen. Godt nytt år!   Forsvarssjefens tale i Oslo militære samfunn er en tradisjon, likeså er tema «Status og utfordringer i Forsvaret». Ved inngangen til et nytt tiår er det naturlig å rette blikket fremover og vurdere hvordan Forsvaret skal møte de utfordringene som ligger foran oss. Det er nettopp dette som er gjort i mitt fagmilitære råd (FMR) til regjeringen 8.okt 2019. Rådet er tydelig på behovet for å øke volumet i Forsvaret for at vi skal kunne løse våre oppgaver på en troverdig måte i fremtiden. Behovet er et resultat av en forverret sikkerhetspolitisk situasjon og økte krav og forventninger fra våre NATO-allierte til hva Norge bør bidra med til fellesskapet. Rådet bygger videre på gjeldende LTP – Kampkraft og Bærekraft. Rådet bygger på den forutsetning at vi når målsettingene for den fire-års perioden vi avslutter i år.  Gjeldende langtidsplan legger opp til en omfattende modernisering og omstilling av Forsvaret fra 2017 og 20 år frem i tid. En rekke enkelttiltak skal bidra til å styrke Forsvarets operative evne, kampkraft og bærekraft. Regjeringen har økt bevilgningene til Forsvaret med 9,4 milliarder i nominelle kroner disse fire årene. Forsvaret vil i tillegg ha effektivisert driften for mer enn 1 mrd kroner i samme periode. Betydelige ressurser er dermed gjort tilgjengelig for omstilling og modernisering. Pengene er benyttet til å styrke grunnmuren i Forsvaret og investere i nye kapabiliteter.  Innholdet i FMR er vel kjent for denne forsamlingen. Hovedvekten av mitt foredrag er derfor viet hvor vi står i dag med hensyn til de styrkingene gjeldende LTP vektlegger. Den sikkerhetspolitiske situasjonen påvirker oss i vår daglige oppgaveløsning, og har vært en viktig faktor i utformingen av FMR. Jeg vil derfor starte med sikkerhetsutfordringene og deretter gå over til hvordan vi har løst våre oppgaver i 2019. Den globale stormaktrivaliseringen mellom USA, Kina og Russland tiltar. Militære virkemidler brukes i økende omfang for å sende signaler og markere interesser. Dette skjer også i våre nærområder, noe den russiske øvelsen «Ocean Shield» i august 2019 og gjentatte amerikanske bombeflytokt inn i Barentshavet siste året er eksempler på.  Under øvelse «Ocean Shield» sendte Russland flertallet av fartøyene fra Østersjøflåten og Nordflåten inn i Nordsjøen og Norskehavet. Først øvde de på å stenge tilgangen til Østersjøen og Norskehavet, deretter øvde de bastionsforsvaret i Norskehavet. Dette er den største og mest fremskutte øvelse vi har sett siden den kalde krigen. Norges utfordring er at vi ligger bak den fremskutte russiske forsvarslinjen ved GIUK gapet som ble demonstrert under øvelsen. Blir denne etablert vil det være meget krevende å få allierte forsterkninger inn til landet vårt.  Nordområdene og Arktis har fått økt oppmerksomhet, og vi ser at interessemotsetningene blir mer fremtredende. Russland vil beskytte og regulere sine rettigheter i nord og søker samarbeid med Kina i denne sammenheng. Land som USA og Storbritannia ønsker ikke regulering, men vektlegger alle former for navigasjonsfrihet. Det siste året har vi også sett stormaktene teste hverandre over bevegelsesfriheten i den nordlige sjørute. USA kritiserer Russland for å ta seg til rette i Arktis og er mot et kinesisk nærvær i regionen. Kina er opptatt av tilgangen til naturressursene og søker fotfeste i regionen. Deres invitasjon til debatt om hjemmelsgrunnlaget i Svalbard traktaten er i denne sammenheng bekymringsfullt sett med norske øyne. Et russisk-kinesisk samarbeid i nord vil kunne utfordre våre interesser i området.  Kina har utfordret FNs havrettskonvensjon over flere år i Sør-Kina havet. Russland har gjort det i Kertsj stredet ved inngangen til Azovhavet siden 2018. De siste 10 måneder har vi sett Tyrkia gjøre det samme utenfor kysten av Kypros. I disse tilfellene hevder den sterkeste sin rett, og understøtter sitt standpunkt med militære maktmidler. Handlingene har medført protester fra FN og EU, men til nå har det internasjonale samfunn ikke grepet inn. Dette er dårlig nytt for småstater med store økonomiske verdier i sine havområder.  Barentshavet og Norskehavet har fått økt militærstrategisk betydning både for Russland og USA. Operasjonskonsepter fra den kalde krigen er revitalisert, og det øves og opereres jevnlig i dette området.  Aktiviteten i det russiske forsvaret er opprettholdt på et høyt nivå, og utviklingen av nye våpensystemer fortsetter. Siste året har vi sett flere russiske marineøvelser utenfor Norges kyst samt deployering av multirolle ubåter ut i Atlanteren. Disse ubåtene er en direkte og alvorlig trussel for norsk og alliert sikkerhet, og kan true amerikanske forsterkninger til Europa. Aktivitetsmønsteret og utplassering av langtrekkende missiler på nesten alle våpenplattformer, gjør at varslingstiden for et eventuelt angrep er meget kort. Kina fortsetter sin militære opprustning i et stadig større tempo. I USA er oppmerksomheten i økende grad rettet mot Kina, og det er et spørsmål om dette vil påvirke den transatlantiske link og sikkerhetsgarantiene til Europa. USAs militære nærvær i Europa per i dag tyder ikke på dette, men på den annen side er forventningene deres til europeiske allierte blitt både større og tydeligere når det gjelder å ta økt ansvar for egen sikkerhet. Den sikkerhetspolitiske utviklingen globalt og lokalt kan gjøre det krevende å opprettholde stabilitet og forutsigbarhet i nordområdene i fremtiden. Skal Norge kunne påvirke denne utviklingen må vi være mer aktive ovenfor andre nasjoner for å fremme og håndheve norske interesser og norsk politikk. I en verden hvor den sterkeste i økende grad tar seg til rette, vil vår militære evne og vårt militære nærvær spille en viktig rolle, både for avskrekking og for å beholde politisk handlefrihet.  Vi vil alltid være avhengig av allierte for å lykkes med en balansegang i nordområdene, men uten et relevant forsvar i en realpolitisk virkelighet kan vi fort bli småstaten ingen tar hensyn til. NATO feiret 70 år i 2019. Organisasjonen har tilpasset seg skiftende sikkerhetspolitiske utfordringer gjennom årene. Etter den kalde krigen var NATOs oppmerksomhet rettet mot samtidens trusler og «out of area» operasjoner. NATO-møtet i 2014 var starten på en reorientering mot kollektivt forsvar. Fram til i dag har det vært satt et sterkere søkelys på byrdefordeling, reaksjonsevne samt fremskutt nærvær. I 2019 godkjente militærkomiteen NATOs nye militære strategi som er tilpasset det gjeldende trusselbildet. Arbeidet med å etablere et helhetlig konsept for avskrekking og forsvar er godt i gang, og ventes godkjent ila 2020. NATO er også i gang med å revidere de nye regionale forsvarsplanene i Europa. Disse skal tilpasses konseptet for avskrekking og forsvar. I denne sammenheng vil en egen plan for beskyttelse av sjøveis forbindelseslinjer og forsterkningstransporter bli utarbeidet.  Omfanget av øvelser i NATO-rammen øker, og disse rettes mer mot kjerneoppgavene og krigføring mellom stater.  I fjor sa jeg at antallet sensorer og plattformer var marginalt for å løse våre pålagte oppgaver. Aktivitetsnivået i 2019 har forsterket dette inntrykket. Det økte aktivitetsnivået hos vår nabo i øst og fra allierte har kontinuerlig utfordret tilgjengeligheten på Forsvarets ressurser.  MPA-miljøet på Andøya har stått på dag og natt for å levere flytimer til overvåking av aktiviteten i våre nærområder. Klargjøring av egne fly samt støtte til allierte fly som har operert ut fra Andøya, har pågått kontinuerlig høsten 2019. Til tross for en aldrende flypark og lav bemanning har avdelingen levert iht krav. BZ Også F-16 miljøet i Bodø har merket det økte operasjonstempoet. QRA ble aktivert en rekke ganger i 2019, og i perioder ble beredskapen i tillegg økt til 4 fly. Sjøforsvarets fartøyer, både i Marinen og Kystvakten, har vært hyppig engasjert i tilstedeværelse, overvåking og suverenitetshevdelse. Marinens fartøyer har gjennomført 38% av sin seilingstid i Nord-Norge. Korvettene og ubåtene har tilbrakt mer tid og hatt høyere aktivitet i nord enn i sør. Oppdragsmengden har resultert i at fartøyene har seilt mer enn planlagt i 2019. Kystvakten har opprettholdt sitt aktivitetsmønster og gjennomført 1 120 inspeksjoner, og gitt 242 reaksjoner i 2019. Dette er et normalt nivå.  Antallet allierte soldater som har vært på trening i Norge siste året er på det dobbelte av forventningene fra 2016. Vertsavdelingene i Hæren har dermed fått langt større aktivitet knyttet til denne rollen enn planlagt. En positiv effekt er økt kompetanseoverføring mellom våre avdelinger og allierte styrker. Erfaringene fra 2019 har understreket at vi har for få enheter til å løse Forsvarets oppgaver innenfor gjeldende ambisjonsnivå. De samme erfaringene har forsterket inntrykket av at vi mangler nødvendig utholdenhet i hele organisasjonen. Bemanningsnivået er tilpasset en langt lavere fredstidsaktivitet enn det som kreves i dagens situasjon, og vi har ikke lenger fleksibilitet til å omprioritere menneskelige ressurser i organisasjonen. Dette innebærer at belastningen på våre ansatte blir urovekkende høyt. Samtidig vil jeg berømme dem for den fantastiske innsatsen de legger ned for at vi skal kunne løse våre oppgaver. I det fagmilitære rådet har jeg anbefalt en betydelig personelløkning for å styrke utholdenheten i hele organisasjonen. Jeg har videre anbefalt å prioritere dette tidlig i neste periode, slik at vi kan få maksimalt ut av den strukturen vi har. Sikkerhetssituasjonen i Irak har forverret seg i 2019, og nådde en foreløpig topp i kjølvannet av drapet på Qasem Soleimani 3. januar, og Irans tilsvar i form av missilangrep på koalisjonsbasene ved Al-Assad og Erbil natt til 7. januar. Like etter vedtok parlamentet at alle utenlandske styrker må forlate Irak snarest. Mange stiller seg derfor spørsmål om hva som nå vil skje. For det første oppfattes ikke parlamentets beslutning som en ordre. Et slik vedtak må omsettes av regjeringen. Ber regjeringen oss forlate Irak, vil vi selvfølgelig gjøre det. Det er imidlertid ikke sikkert regjeringen ønsker at koalisjonen forlater Irak. Alternativene kan fortone seg verre. Uten koalisjonens nærvær kan Iran ta økende grad av kontroll over Irak, noe som vil kunne endre maktbalansen mellom Iran og Saudi-Arabia i hele regionen. Et annet alternativ er at misnøyen med sittende irakiske regjering kan resultere i borgerkrig. Til sist vil ISIL kunne få nødvendig handlingsrom til å gjenopprette sitt kalifat i de sunni-dominerte delene av Irak.  Regjeringen i Bagdad leter utvilsomt etter en løsning som gir størst mulighet for at de beholder egen handlefrihet. President Trump sin oppfordring til NATO om å ta en større rolle i Irak, kan nettopp være et slikt alternativ. Det er ingen tvil om at NATO kan overta hele «Operasjon Inherent Resolve», og vil kunne garantere et tydeligere skille til USAs «Maksimum Pressure Campaign» mot Iran.  Irans angrep på Al-Assad basen med 17 ballistiske missiler rammet vårt styrkebidrag fra Panserbataljonen. Til alt hell ble våre soldater varslet om angrepet og tok nødvendige forholdsregler. Ingen soldater ble skadet, og skadene på materiell og infrastruktur er minimale. Jeg vil berømme soldatene våre og deres profesjonelle innsats og ro i denne tiden. Irans svar med ballistiske missiler mot to koalisjonsleire er en betydelig heving av spenningen i regionen. Dersom Iran sto for det initielle varselet om angrepet, kan det tolkes som en avmålt og kontrollert respons på drapet av Soleimani. Uten varselet er det ingen tvil om at mange allierte soldater ville blitt drept, og situasjonen kunne fort eskalert til krig. Nedskytingen av det Ukrainske passasjerflyet i Teheran kan tyde på at noen i Iran var forberedt på nettopp det.  Angrepet er et eksempel på hvilken trussel moderne missiler representerer, og hvor liten varslingstid man får mot slike angrep.  Vi er i ferd med å gjenoppta mentoreringen etter irakernes eget ønske, og vi planlegger med å opprettholde vårt bidrag til koalisjonen ut året. Hva som skjer i fortsettelsen, får vi vente med inntil politiske samtaler avklarer veien videre. I Afghanistan mentorer vi fortsatt spesialpolitienheten i Kabul. Dette oppdraget har vi hatt i over 10 år og våre afghanske kollegaer er blitt dyktige innen kontraterror operasjoner. Sikkerhetssituasjonen i Afghanistan er imidlertid ikke blitt bedre de siste årene.   Arbeidet med å etablere en fredsavtale mellom USA og Taliban strandet på målstreken i september 2019. Det er imidlertid håp om at disse samtalene vil bli gjenopptatt. Alle parter ser at kun en politisk løsning som inkluderer Taliban kan bringe fred til dette krigsherjede landet. Taliban av 2019 er mer moderate. De har ved flere anledninger gått til angrep på de militante islamistene i ISKP for å hindre at ekstremistene får utvidet fotfeste i landet. USA har ambisjoner om å redusere sitt styrkebidrag i Afghanistan. Min vurdering at et amerikansk nedtrekk vil komme i nær fremtid uavhengig av samtalene med Taliban. NATO vil da sannsynligvis følge opp med et tilsvarende nedtrekk. Nedtrekket vil ikke endre evnen til å støtte de afghanske sikkerhetsstyrkene, men reduserer robustheten til allierte styrker. Fra mine samtaler med sjef RSM har jeg fått et bestemt inntrykk av at det fortsatt er ønskelig at Norge viderefører mentoreringen av spesialpolitienheten i Kabul, uavhengig av eventuelt nedtrekk. Vi har også tatt på oss oppdraget å lede det allierte militærsykehuset i Kabul fra april 2020 for en periode på 18 mnd.  I november avsluttet vi vår andre deployering av et C-130J transportfly til støtte for FN-operasjonen i Mali. Forsvaret er forberedt på en ny deployering av fly de kommende årene. I mellomtiden fortsetter vi driften av leiren i Bamako ut 2022. Norge har mottatt en forespørsel fra Frankrike og Mali om å delta i en internasjonal operasjon for å bekjempe de militante islamistene i Mali. Forespørselen har sammenheng med det internasjonale samfunnets vilje om å bekjempe eller begrense IS’ utbredelse. Da ISIL tapte terreng i Syria og Irak vedtok de å spre sin ideologi til andre deler av verden. Vi har observert over de siste årene spredningen av ekstrem islamisme både til sørøst Asia og Afrika. En rekke militante islamistiske organisasjoner er nå etablert gjennom hele Sahel belte i Afrika, fra Mali i vest til Somalia i øst.  I Sahel er det stor fattigdom, arbeidsløshet og manglende utdanning. Ungdom uten fremtidsutsikter er et enkelt mål for rekruttering til de militante islamistene, og antallet har økt betydelig i regionen siste året. Selv om mange av gruppene først og fremst har en lokal agenda, har ledelsen av IS i «Greater Sahara» en klar målsetting om å opprette et nytt kalifat basert på ekstrem islamisme. Lykkes de med dette, er det ventet at det vil skape en betydelig migrasjon bort fra området, slik vi så i Syria. Det er også en bekymring for at et nytt synlig kalifat vil øke tilslutningen til ekstrem islamisme i andre deler av verden, også i Europa.   Utviklingen i Mali, Burkina-Faso og Niger er urovekkende. De militante islamistene går til angrep på regulære militære avdelinger for å demonstrere svakheten til styresmaktene samtidig som de sikrer seg sitt eget handlingsrom.  Frankrike vil ta ledelsen i en internasjonal operasjon som skal begrense oppslutningen til IS og hindre dem i å opprette et nytt kalifat. På militær side innbefatter dette å bekjempe de militante islamistene samtidig som vi bygger opp de lokale sikkerhetsstyrkene til et faglig nivå hvor de selv kan begrense de voldelige angrepene i området.  En operasjon i Mali vil være av samme type som vi har bidratt til i Afghanistan og Irak. Norske offiserer og soldater har over mange år vist at vi er gode på denne typen operasjoner og oppnår mer suksess enn mange andre nasjoner. Nettopp derfor ønsker Frankrike å ha Norge med i denne operasjonen. Forsvaret kan bidra mer i Mali, men det er en politisk avgjørelse om Norge skal fortsatt delta i kampen mot militante islamister i nye deler av verden. Vi viderefører vår militære deltagelse i FN-misjonene i Midtøsten og Sør-Sudan med omtrent samme størrelse som i 2019. I oktober hadde jeg gleden av å ønske GM Kristin Lund velkommen hjem etter to år som styrkesjef i UNTSO. Som eneste kvinnelige styrkesjef i FN og som sjef for 2 ulike misjoner har hun satt et tydelig og positivt spor etter seg. For sin innsats ble hun hedret med St. Olavs Orden av HM Kongen.Norge er en viktig bidragsyter til NATO sine stående maritime styrker. Disse er en viktig del av NATOs evne til raskt å respondere på oppdukkende situasjoner og har de siste årene blitt stadig viktigere for å vise NATO-nærvær i Østersjøen, Middelhavet og Svartehavet. Den 9. desember 2019 overtok Norge kommandoen for SNMG 1 med flaggskipet KNM Otto Sverdrup under ledelse av Fkom Yngve Skoglund. Dette er femte gang på 10 år at Norge leder denne styrken. 15. januar overtok vi også ledelsen av SNMCMG 1 ved OK Henning Knudsen-Hauge. Dette innebærer at Norge nå har ledelsen av to av NATOs fire stående marinestyrker.  Norge har bidratt aktivt i NATOs fremskutte nærvær i Litauen siden 2016. Sommeren 2019 skiftet vi fra en ISTAR-enhet tilbake til en mekanisert kompanistridsgruppe. Denne skal vi opprettholde ut 2022.  Norske bidrag i internasjonale operasjoner er relativt små, men de er ettertraktet fordi de holder høy kvalitet, leverer det de lover, og er enkle å samarbeide med. Vi er en verdsatt og troverdig partner.  Under mine besøk lar jeg meg stadig imponere over den innsats som våre soldater og ledere legger ned – det gjør også våre utenlandske kolleger. Vi får som oftest langt mer ut av våre ressurser enn det andre nasjoner gjør. Det er ikke individer, men systemet som over tid har produsert gode ledere, gode holdninger og gode militærfaglige kvaliteter som sikrer oss den internasjonale anerkjennelsen.  Vi gjør mye riktig for tiden og det skal vi være stolte av. Vi går nå inn i det siste året av gjeldende LTP. I Forsvaret skal oppmerksomheten vies mot å gjennomføre planen og sikre et best mulig utgangspunkt for neste periode.  Målet i gjeldende LTP er å styrke den operative evnen i fred, krise og krig. De første årene er prioriteten gitt til å få det vi har til å virke, men moderniseringen av Forsvaret er også iverksatt gjennom en betydelig økning i investeringene.  Gjeldende LTP har hatt en markant satsning på å ta igjen etterslep på vedlikehold, styrke reservedelsbeholdninger, bemanne opp deler av strukturen og til sist øke aktivitetsnivået.  Totalt 2,5 mrd er avsatt til vedlikehold og reservedeler i planperiode. Etterslepet er blitt betydelig mindre og et høyere vedlikeholdsnivå er etablert. Omfanget av reservedeler øker, og utfordringene i dag er først og fremst knyttet til systemer som er blitt ukurant og hvor reservedeler er nesten umulig å oppdrive. Ute ved de operative avdelingene merkes denne satsningen ved at stadig flere enheter får en bedret materiellmessig tilgjengelighet.  Alle utfordringene er ikke løst, og blir det trolig ikke før eldre systemer er skiftet ut.  I år starter Sjøforsvaret oppbyggingen av den 5. fregattbesetningen, den 8. besetningen til de helikopterbærende kystvaktfartøyene og den 2. besetningen til KNM Maud. Satsningen innebærer at alle Kystvaktens fartøyer nå får dobbel besetning, og at løsningen prøves ut i Marinen. Vi vet at løsningen gir økt tilgjengelighet og færre driftsavbrudd. Målet er å få mest mulig ut av plattformene samtidig som vi søker å minimere enhetskostnaden pr seilingsdøgn. Langs vår nordøstlige flanke styrkes og samordnes den militære landmakten under Finnmark landforsvar hvor etableringen foregår stegvis, og målet er økt tilstedeværelse med kampklare militære styrker under felles ledelse. Utviklingen innebærer omfattende investeringer i materiell, bygg og anlegg samt et økt antall soldater til landsdelen.  Ledelsen til FLF ble etablert i august 2018 og skal være fullt operativ innen 2021. I januar 2019 etablerte vi en kavalerieskadron på GP. Den bygges opp til en kavaleribataljon senest innen 2025, og vil bli benevnt Porsangerbataljonen.   Vi har etablert et jegerkompani og en sanitetstropp som et ledd i styrkningen av grensevakten. Avdelingen ble delvis operativ i fjor, og forventes fullt operativ senest i 2022. Heimevernet styrkes i Finnmark. Materiell og kompetanse tilpasses øvrige kapabiliteter i Finnmark og det er egne dedikerte innsatsstyrker fra Heimevernet med ansvar i Finnmark.  Forsvaret har hatt utfordringer med lokal rekruttering til HV i Finnmark. Som en prøveordning gjennomførte vi derfor 6-mnd grunnleggende soldatutdanning for finnmarkinger til HV ved GP høsten 2019. Dette var en stor suksess. Bedre tilgang på motiverte soldater med tilhørighet til regionen gir en styrket bemanning av HV-17. Prøveordningen vil derfor fortsette. Jeg har i tidligere uttalt at min hovedprioritet er å gjennomføre innfasingen av F-35 i Forsvaret. Det er derfor hyggelig å konstatere at vi fortsatt er i rute med dette prosjektet. Våre første fly ble erklært operative 6. nov 2019, og de har overtatt Høy Luftmilitær Beredskap(HLB) fra F-16 i år som planlagt. Dette innebærer at F-35 nå vil løse operative oppgaver, både nasjonalt og internasjonalt, og i mars vil et antall fly deployere til Island som ledd i NATOs air policing.  Vi har nå 15 fly på Ørland og syv fly i USA til øving og trening. Ytterligere seks fly leveres ila 2020. Vi er i rute til å overta QRA-beredskapen fra F-16 i 2022, og erklære hele kampfly våpenet fullt operativt i 2025. Selv om det er noen utfordringer er F-35 et prosjekt som hittil har levert til avtalt tid og til avtalt pris. Det eneste vi så langt ikke rår over er dollarkursen. Anskaffelse av P-8 Poseidon maritime overvåkningsfly er også i rute. Vi har besetninger i USA både under utdanning og i operativ avdeling. Første fly kommer til Norge i 2022 og vi skal være fullt operative i 2025.  De tilbakemeldinger jeg får fra både piloter og systemoperatører er at flyene og sensorene har vesentlig bedre ytelse enn hva vi i dag opererer.  Vi har over flere år hatt utfordringer med NH-90. Sene leveranser, omfattende vedlikeholdsbehov, manglende reservedeler og for få teknikere har alle medført betydelige forsinkelser. Systemet leverer alt for få flytimer ift behovet og følgelig er den operative støtten til Kystvakten og Marinen marginal. Det er en alvorlig situasjon og jeg kan ikke med trygghet si at vi har en løsning på alle utfordringene. Vi jobber målrettet for å bedre reservedelssituasjonen og effektivisere vedlikeholdet og jeg forventer at dette vil bedre tilgjengeligheten etter hvert. Regjeringen har bevilget ekstra midler til det økte vedlikeholdsbehovet. Forsvaret inngår samarbeid med en strategisk partner for å støtte vedlikeholdet samtidig som Luftforsvaret øker sin kapasitet, blant annet gjennom re-rekruttering av teknisk personell og ved å øke utdanningen av nytt personell.  Det som er positivt, er at helikopteret er meget bra når vi flyr det. Ytelsene i alle roller er meget gode. De siste månedene har fregattene og NH-90 øvd anti-ubåt operasjoner sammen. Systemene holder høy kvalitet og samspillet gir et betydelig løft i den samlede AU-kapasiteten.  Oppbyggingen av luftvernet foregår stegvis og er planlagt ferdig i 2030. Oppgraderingen av eksisterende luftvern til NASAMS III og oppbyggingen av flere luftvernstridsgrupper er godt i gang. Neste steg er anskaffelse og innfasing av kampluftvern, samt bærbare luftvernsystemer. Det siste steget er innføringen av langtrekkende områdeluftvern. Behovet for mer luftvern er åpenbart. Prioriteten er høy, men samtidig er dette komplekse og kostbare systemer som det tar tid å anskaffe og innfase. De første leveranser av nytt artilleri er ankommet Norge. Totalt anskaffes 24 skyts(K-9) pluss 6 ammunisjonskjøretøy. Artilleribataljonen starter sin omvæpning denne høsten og forventes fullt operativ innen 2022. Det har vært skrevet negativt om rekkevidden på artilleriet i media i løpet av julen. De skyts vi anskaffer er fullt kapable. Med nyere ammunisjon vil de gi betydelig økte rekkevidder. Hærens CV90 kampvognsystem (144 vogner) har over flere år gjennomgått betydelige oppgraderinger som har bedret situasjonsforståelsen, økt evnen til digitalisert deling av måldata og bedret beskyttelse for mannskapet. CV90 kan med fremtidige sambandsløsninger dele sensorinformasjon med andre landstyrker, fly og fartøyer i sanntid. Vi opplever stor interesse for denne utviklingen fra allierte nasjoner. 3 nye isforsterkede Kystvaktfartøy er i rute med leveranser i perioden 2022-2024. De vil erstatte Nordkapp-klassen. Kystvakten har i tillegg overtatt den statlige slepebåtberedskapen fra i år. 2 fartøyer er innleid for formålet, men de skal også bidra til å løse andre kystvaktoppgaver i det daglige. Ordningen gir økt kapasitet til ivaretagelse av ressurskontroll og suverenitetshevdelse og er en god utnyttelse av samfunnets ressurser.  Ubåtprosjektet var ment å fremskaffe nye ubåter fra 2025. Forsinkelser med kontraktsinngåelsen skyver på dette tidspunktet. I påvente av at nye ubåter realiseres er Sjøforsvaret gitt i oppdrag å planlegge for videre drift av Ula-klassen.  Fremtidig maritime minemottiltakskapasitet er et utviklingsprosjekt hvor vi vektlegger autonome systemer både for sveip og jakt. Undervannsfarkosten Hugin er i tjeneste, men vi ser allerede i dag at det er en risiko for at prosjektet knyttet til autonome fartøyer med sveip kan realiseres noe senere enn opprinnelig planlagt. For å sikre en troverdig mineryddingskapasitet i påvente av disse leveransene levetidsforlenger vi to Alta- og to Oksøy-klasse minefartøyer utover 2025. Gjeldende LTP ga oss i oppdrag å videreutvikle logistikken og tilpasse den til hva det sivile leverandørmarked kan tilby. Muligheter for samarbeid skulle vektlegges. Et logistikksystem for Forsvaret må fungere i hele konfliktspekteret, fra fred via krise og til krig. Reaksjonstiden skal være kort, det må gi betydelig utholdenhet og systemet skal fungere over hele landet. Norsk eierskap og produksjon er en forutsetning. Det samme er sikkerhetsklarering av personellet.  I 2014 opprettet vi Nasjonalt logistikkoperasjonssenter som er den militære ledelsesfunksjonen for operativ relatert logistikk. I 2015 inngikk vi langsiktig strategisk partnerskap med Wilhelmsen-gruppen for økt forsyningskapasitet og tilgang til baser og havnetjenester.  Siden da har vi inngått avtaler med de store matvaregrossistene. Vi har også etablert tilsvarende beredskapsavtaler innen transport, ammunisjon og vedlikehold, for å nevne noen. Norske virksomheter som Bring, Grieg og Nammo m.fl er nå en del av vår samlede beredskap, og våre strategiske partnere tar et stort samfunnsansvar.   Ved hjelp av disse avtalene har vi redusert betydelige faste kostnader knyttet til bygg, anlegg, materiell og bemanning i forhold til om vi skulle bygget dette opp selv. Kostnadene er nå variable og en direkte følge av tjenestene som leveres. I sum er derfor logistikken vår blitt langt mer kosteffektiv. Løsningen er sentralt ledet gjennom logistikkoperasjonssenteret, men har sivil, lokal utførelse. Logistikksystemet er testet. Det er enestående i alliansen, og fungerer svært godt. Øvelse Trident Juncture 18 viste at systemet har en formidabel kapasitet, og kan levere i forhold til nasjonale så vel som NATO behov. Vi har nå et effektivt forsyningssystem for daglig drift, og som kan skaleres opp vesentlig til å ivareta leveransebehovene fra allierte. Systemet har kapasiteten som kreves for krig, samtidig som det har en kostnad vi kan bære i fredstid. Løsningen overstiger hva vi kunne maktet på egenhånd. Strategiske partnerskap har så langt vært en suksess, men vi er ikke i mål. I årene fremover vil vi se på nye områder innen forsyning, vedlikehold, bygg og anlegg og ikke minst IKT. Rekvisisjonsloven gir oss fortsatt muligheter for å øke logistikkstøtten i krig, men systemet må moderniseres og tilpasses dagens samfunnsstruktur. Dette arbeidet er påbegynt. Ny militær ordning(OMT), som ble vedtatt i 2015, er den største personalpolitisk endringen i Forsvaret på mange tiår. Ordningen skal være innført innen utgangen av 2020. Å få ordningen til å virke optimalt vil imidlertid ta mye lengre tid. OMT skal blant annet sikre økt kompetanse og erfaring ved våre operative avdelinger. Dette gjelder i første rekke for spesialistene, både soldater og befal. Det skal bidra til å øke ståtiden, kvalitet på utdanningen og derav øke kampkraften. I tillegg skal OMT gjøre det enklere å rekruttere og ansatte personell og spesialister fra et bredere mangfold enn tidligere. FST gjennomførte en evaluering av innføringen etter vel to år. Resultatene viste at vi ikke har økt ståtiden blant de unge vesentlig. «Prosjekt Spesialisten» har gjennom spørreundersøkelser og analyser kommet frem til en rekke tiltak som anbefales iverksatt for å øke ståtiden.   Anbefalingene er innarbeidet i en kampanjeplan som har som mål å innføre alle endringene i løpet av dette året. I denne planen inngår også konvertering av gjenværende yrkesbefal til hhv befal eller offiser basert på deres formelle utdanningsnivå. Etter fire år ser vi i dag at spesialistkorpset begynner å ta form og virke etter sin hensikt mange steder. Det er imidlertid fortsatt noe usikkerhet knyttet til roller og rolleforståelse både blant spesialister og offiserer. Den kulturelle snuoperasjonen som OMT innebærer har vi vært bevisst, men det er et generasjonsprosjekt og vi må jobbe kontinuerlig med dette i årene fremover før vi kan si at systemet har satt seg. Utdanningsreformen kom i kjølvannet av OMT og ble iverksatt i 2018. Krigsskolene, befalsskolen og videregående befalsutdanning 1, 2 og 3 er alle etablert. Tilbakemeldingene fra de første elevene på alle utdanningene er meget positive, og rekrutteringen til krigsskolene er også meget bra. I 2019 har ca 80% av de 210 elevene som ble tatt opp ved krigsskolene bakgrunn fra førstegangstjeneste eller spesialistordningen. Dvs rundt 20% har ingen tidligere erfaring med Forsvaret, mens seks av dem har en relevant bachelor fra før og gjennomfører krigsskolen på ett år. Det sikkerhetspolitiske landskapet er i bevegelse og utviklingen er bekymringsfull. Stormaktrivalisering og regionale motsetninger preger bildet. Antall hendelser hvor den sterkeste tar seg til rette øker, og militær maktbruk er blitt mer vanlig. Skal Norge sikre sine interesser og bidra til stabilitet i våre nærområder må vi ha et forsvar som er synlig, tilgjengelig og troverdig. De siste årene er det brukt betydelige ressurser på å sikre at det forsvaret vi har fungerer best mulig. En rekke tiltak er iverksatt gjennom gjeldende LTP, og de har gitt betydelig effekt. Samarbeid med allierte, strategiske partnere og Totalforsvaret har vært avgjørende for å få mest mulig ut av ressursene og heve kvaliteten på Forsvaret som system.  Moderniseringen er startet og fortsetter inn i neste periode. Det dreier seg selvfølgelig om materiell, men like viktig er moderniseringen av vår kompetanse til å forstå betydningen av ny teknologi og nye krigføringsarenaer for så å utnytte kunnskapen til vår fordel.  Vi har kommet langt i å få det vi har til å virke. Vi får mer ut av våre knappe kapasiteter enn de fleste. Det skyldes dyktig og motivert personell som står på for at vi skal løse våre oppgaver hver eneste dag. Imidlertid ser vi at ambisjoner og krav nå overstiger det organisasjonen makter å levere. Volumet på personell og materiell er flaskehalsen. Det er denne utfordringen som er adressert i mitt fagmilitære råd. Jeg har beskrevet 4 ulike ambisjonsnivåer for norsk forsvarspolitikk og identifisert hvilken struktur som kreves for å realisere de ulike ambisjonene. Det er helhetlige løsninger som er beskrevet. Personelløkninger er prioritert høyest i alle alternativene. Uten kompetent og motivert personell vil vi ikke makte å utvikle Forsvaret i ønsket retning. Ved å styrke bemanningen i Forsvaret i starten av en ny langtidsperiode, gir det oss muligheten til å få maksimalt ut av den strukturen vi til enhver tid besitter. Regjering og Storting skal fatte beslutning denne våren om hvilket Forsvar Norge skal ha i fremtiden. Det er ikke enkle beslutninger da kostnaden av et relevant Forsvar er betydelig. Det er viktig at vi får en helhetlig løsning der strukturen er fullfinansiert også mht drift.  Det Forsvaret som vedtas må kunne være synlig, tilgjengelig og troverdig for at vi skal kunne sikre våre interesser inn i fremtiden. Takk for oppmerksomheten.   Liker du våre podcaster, setter vi pris på din rangering/stemme og eventuelle anbefaling i iTunes eller hvor du lytter til podcast. Christiania Militære Samfund ble stiftet 1. mars 1825 av en gruppe subalterne offiserer. I 1925 ble navnet endret fra Christiania Militære Samfund til Oslo Militære Samfund (OMS). Samfundet har i dag over 1400 medlemmer. Du kan lese mer om medlemskap og hvordan du søker om dette her . På vår hjemmeside finner du oversikt over kommende arrangementer samt tidligere gjennomførte foredrag og podcaster. Du finner også relevant informasjon knyttet til Oslo Militære Samfund og medlemskap, samt vår stolte historie. 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       News Round (00:38) Reporter- Land Flavia Camargos Pereira gives us an insight on Brazilian defence priorities, including the Brazilian Air Force procurement of the KC-390, the army's purchase of the VBTP-MR Guarani and, on the naval domain, the PROSUB submarine programme, which delivered the first submarine to the Brazilian Navy in 2018 and is set to deliver the next three by 2022.Air Editor Tim Martin discusses the biggest story of the week as Leonardo has overcome competition from Airbus, Bell and two other contenders to win the US Navy's (USN) TH-73A trainer helicopter programme, securing a four-year production run for 130 TH-119 aircraft.·        Deep dive – the role of the frigate (18:00) Tony Skinner talks to our Special Correspondent Tim Fish about how the role of frigates is changing. Cold war ships are retiring to meet new requirements and strategic maritime challenges while new technologies in the maritime domain will soon dominate the industry, making large expensive surface platforms potentially vulnerable and not cost-effective in delivering capability. ·        Interview – L3Harris (35:40) Tony Skinner speaks to Dr Paul Brittan, chief scientific officer at L3Harris about artificial intelligence and machine learning, and how the modern battlefield constraints impact the architecture and performance of contemporary machine learning techniques. Keeping in mind the role of the human operator, what are the benefits AI can provide in the battlespace and how effective can it be? ·        Industry Voice - Nammo (48:10) VP Content Tony Skinners talks speaks to Senior Vice Presidents Communication at Nammo, Endre Lunde about design and branding in the defence industry discussing where we are at and what can be improved.  Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, as we welcome in the new year, we take the chance to look back at some of our best coverage of the past few months, including coverage from DSEI, an examination of the fixed-wing market, an interview with L3Harris and discussing defence export controls.Show coverage: DSEIThe team report from DSEI in London, where among the announcements was news that Babcock's Arrowhead 140 has won the £1.25 billion ($1.54 billion) programme for the five-ship Type 31e light frigate programme.Sea editor Richard Thomas and deputy air editor Tim Martin run through the machinations of the long-running Type 31e saga.Tim also looks at the decision by the UK and Italy to partner on the Tempest future fighter programme. A statement of intent has also been agreed at an industrial level between Rome and London, further evidence that engineering and design efforts will involve a formidable and diverse mix of suppliers including BAE, Leonardo, Rolls-Royce and MBDA.Meanwhile, land domain editor Beth Maundrill outlines the progress of the UK's flagship land programmes, including the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) upgrade and the Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme (CR2 LEP).Deep Dive – Fixed Wing Aircraft AnalysisLand Editor Beth Maundrill sits down with Shephard's Director of Analysis, Matt Smith, to talk about the latest in the series of Defence Insight's analysis. This time the team looks into military fixed-wing aircraft and the upward tick in investment over the next decade.Interview – The AVX-L3Harris Compound Coaxial HelicopterTim Martin speaks to Luke Savoie, the President of Aviation Services for L3Harris, about its proposal for the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft that it is developing in partnership with AVX.AVX and L3T show FARA handInsight: What next for the FARA five?Industry VoiceBeth Maundrill speaks to Nammo's SVP of Communications Endre Lunde, who provides his insights into the area of defence export controls.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we speak with Airbus Helicopters about the US helicopter training market and its business growth path and Raytheon provides insight into the space domain and its importance to the military. News Roundup (00:45)On the news this week…Land Editor Beth Maundrill chats with Richard Thomas, Sea Editor, about Egypt's growing naval ambitions and how neighbours in the region are keeping a close eye on those developments. The team also discusses the findings from the Accident Investigation Board Norway following its review of the November 2018 sinking of frigate HNoMS Helge Ingstad. Meanwhile, on land the team looks at the latest in mortar technology from Spain and the operational use of the Alakran by two of its first customers. With Defence and Security Bangkok to begin on 18 November the team touch on the 2020 defence budget approval from the Thai government and what demands the Thai Armed Forces have. Deep Dive – Airbus Helicopters (16:13)Airbus Helicopters recently hosted media at its site in Manching, Germany, Deputy Air Editor Tim Martin speaks with Matthieu Louvot, Executive Vice President of Airbus Helicopters Programmes during the visit about the company's key military programmes. Interview – Raytheon (25:48)As discussed on previous podcasts, the space domain is an important frontier for armed forces around the world. We speak to Wallis Laughrey, VP Space Systems at Raytheon about how this area. Industry Voice (44:20)Beth Maundrill speaks to Nammo's SVP of Communications Endre Lunde, who provides his insights into the area of defence export controls.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest.https://twitter.com/fprestmusic

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, the team discusses the electronic warfare landscape and UK moves into manned-unmanned teaming, we speak to MetaVR about visualisation technologies as well as defence supplier Inzpire. And our sponsor Nammo provides this week's Industry Voice segment.News Roundup (00:35)On the news this week…With Editor-in-Chief Richard Thomas away covering the AOC 2019 conference in Washington DC, the team consider the electronic warfare landscape and how the US is scrambling to respond to the expanding threat.Director of Analysis Matthew Smith outlines the projections for the fighter aircraft market over the next ten years and what a lower-cost F-35 could mean for future procurement programmes.Deputy Air Editor Tim Martin explains how the British Army wants to prioritise manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) for its incoming fleet of AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, but first intends on making sure that such developments can take place without overburdening soldiers.Land Editor Beth Maundrill outlines why the Latvian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is making another attempt to procure a fleet of tactical vehicles. This comes after the previous competition, which saw the selection of Sisu's GTP 4x4, had to be terminated due to the discovery of a number of irregularities in the evaluation process. Deep Dive – Military simulation technologies (13:55)Our Training and Simulation Editor Trevor Nash talks to Garth Smith, President of MetaVR as we take a deep dive into the simulation and training market, and consider the underlying visualisation technologies that enable next-generation training.Interview – Alan Whittle, Director of Strategy and Plans at Inzpire (30:36)Our VP Content Tony Skinner sits down with Alan Whittle, Director of Strategy and Plans at Inzpire, to talk about how the defence supplier has positioned itself to leverage recent wins from the UK Ministry of Defence.Industry Voice – Nammo (40:17)Nammo's SVP of Communications Endre Lunde provides essential tips and strategies for those listeners that find themselves frequently away on business travel.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Presthttps://twitter.com/fprestmusic

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we report from the floor of AUSA and look at the status of the US Army's key aviation and land vehicle programmes, including the AVX/L3Harris contender for FARA, and we speak to Raytheon about its Naval Strike Missile, while sponsor Nammo provides its insight into industry developments.News Roundup (00:50)On the news this week…The team provide coverage of all the news at AUSA 2019 in Washington DC this week.Deputy Air Editor Tim Martin outlines how the main contenders were positioning themselves for the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme, with several using the show to reveal aspects of their designs.Raider X takes to the stageBell fired up for FARA with 360 InvictusBoeing sticks to FARA vow of silenceDefiant delays return to haunt SB>1On the vehicle front, Land Editor Beth Maundrill explains how while the US Army remains tight-lipped on the status of the OMFV programme, Rheinmetall is still pushing for its Lynx KF41 to be a part of the effort which will see the replacement of the Bradley IFV.Rheinmetall disappointed but not beaten on OMFVLong Range Precision Fires (LRFP) continues to be a top priority for the US Army's modernisation plan. Part of the tactical level of that effort, BAE Systems, in partnership with the army, debuted the ERCA howitzer test bed at AUSA 2019.US Army gunning for extended range prototype successA number of companies showcased new capabilities integrated on the Stryker armoured vehicle, including General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) with its Initial Maneuver Short-Range Air Defence (IM-SHORAD) Stryker solution.IM-SHORAD paves the way for rapid prototyping effortsDeep Dive – The AVX-L3Harris Compound Coaxial Helicopter  (14:40)Tim Martin speaks to Luke Savoie, the President of Aviation Services for L3Harris, about its proposal for the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft that it is developing in partnership with AVX.AVX and L3T show FARA handInsight: What next for the FARA five?Interview – Raytheon's Naval Strike Missile (27:29)VP Content Tony Skinner caught up with Randy Kempton, Raytheon's Naval Strike Missile programme director, to discuss the latest developments and prospects of the weapon.USMC to get Naval Strike MissileIndustry Voice – Nammo (35:32)Tim Martin speaks to Endre Lunde, Nammo's SVP Communications, about the news and developments revealed during at AUSA.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

The use of hand grenades on the battlefield goes back to the 1500s. Weighing up to six pounds, these early versions were basically hollow metal balls filled with gun powder and attached to slow-burning fuses. Over time, the weight has gone down and the effectiveness has improved. However, one element of these explosive devices that has remained a challenge is customizing their output based on the mission. Enter Norway-based Nammo and their Scalable Offensive Hand Grenade. Instead of relying on fragments of embedded metal to disable the enemy, they use the release of pressure to disable, injure and kill the enemy, or destroy structures. A concussion style grenade is nothing new, but the ability to essentially stack potentially lethal grenades like Legos by attaching up to two additional units offers new application potential. For example, one grenade could be used to stun, but attaching additional grenades could escalate the explosive effect accordingly. Also, each grenade can have its own fuse, allowing for a sort of timed or chain reaction, again, depending on the circumstance. The lack of metal fragmentation also allows for less collateral damage from flying shrapnel and the option of slowing down an adversary, as opposed to more lethal results.

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we report from DSEI in London, one of the largest defence exhibitions of the year, hear from Team Tempest about the future fighter aircraft programme, and speak to the US Air Force about its new AFWERX innovation hub.News Roundup (00:50)On the news this week…The team report from DSEI in London, where among the announcements was news that Babcock's Arrowhead 140 has won the £1.25 billion ($1.54 billion) programme for the five-ship Type 31e light frigate programme. Sea editor Richard Thomas and deputy air editor Tim Martin run through the machinations of the long-running Type 31e saga.Tim also looks at the decision by the UK and Italy to partner on the Tempest future fighter programme. A statement of intent has also been agreed at an industrial level between Rome and London, further evidence that engineering and design efforts will involve a formidable and diverse mix of suppliers including BAE, Leonardo, Rolls-Royce and MBDA.Meanwhile, land domain editor Beth Maundrill outlines the progress of the UK's flagship land programmes, including the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) upgrade and the Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme (CR2 LEP).Deep Dive – Team Tempest (13:19)Tim Martin, deputy air editor, speaks to Team Tempest, about the announcement the UK and Italian governments had formally agreed to partner on the future fighter programme.Air Commodore Daniel Storr, Head of the Combat Air Acquisition Programme at the UK MoD, outlines the flurry of recent activity on the Tempest programme while Michael Christie, Director of Future Combat Air Systems at BAE Systems, provides an overview of the industrialisation of the project.Interview – AFWERX (30:30)VP Content Tony Skinner speaks to Brian 'Beam' Maue, the AFWERX mission lead, to find out more about the progress of the AFWERX programme, which was announced by USAF secretary Heather Wilson only two years ago.Maue explains how AFWERX had 'started with a classic innovation hub approach where people could come together and perform design thinking or lean startup type methods through facilitation'.Industry Voice – Nammo (49:12)Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, explains how coffee and a link up with the Help for Heroes charity has become a centrepiece of this year's DSEI for the company.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we take a mid-year recap, looking back at some of the highlights from earlier episodes, including a look inside the Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), examine trends in the naval ships market and hear about the US Navy's cyber security challenges.Behind the news – a visit to the Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army (01:08)Over a three-day period from 29 June to 1 July, the Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) opened the gates of three of its military camps to ticket-carrying members of the public.Our Asia Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur was there and explains to host Helen Haxell how, in light of ongoing civil tensions and mass public protests in Hong Kong, the PLA was on even higher alert than normal, with several new pieces of equipment on display. You can read Gordon's full story here: PLA shows varied capabilities in Hong KongShephard Analysis – naval market trends (15:39)Shephard's director of analysis Matt Smith outlines his findings and predictions on the current state of the naval ships market. One of the things highlighted in the report is the sector that has seen the most growth - small class vessels such as mine-hunters, amphibious assault ships and landing docks.Interview – Captain Erik Pittman, US Navy (25:00)Tony Skinner, our VP of content, talks to Captain Erik Pittman, J6 Deputy Director at US Indo-Pacific Command, about the US Navy electromagnetic manoeuvre warfare concept, and their response to the growing cyber threat.Industry Voice – Nammo (36:00)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss cyber security and the implications of recent cyber attacks to the defence industry.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we take a mid-year recap, looking back at some of the highlights from earlier episodes, including coverage of Brazil's main defence exhibition, trends in the air defence market and Australia's development of unmanned assets.Show coverage: LAAD in BrazilBeth Maundrill, our deputy land editor, attended the LAAD exhibition in Rio de Janeiro with Kate and Matt Smith. The team runs through all the news and developments from the event and discusses who is positioning themselves for sales across South America.Shephard Analysis – Air Defence MarketShephard Media's director of analyst Matt Smith and analyst Ilker Aktaşoğlu talk about their findings and predictions on the current state of the air defence market.The team discuss the dynamism of the short-range air defence segment, look at emerging requirements Canada and Norway, and consider the effect the weaponisation of consumer drones has had on the sector.Interview – Kieran Joyce, Australian ArmyWhile at AUVSI, Tony Skinner, our VP of content, met with Kieran Joyce – the programme manager for unmanned aerial systems for the Australian Army. The conversation covers the army's use of UAVs such as the Black Hornet, the progress of a new UAV programme and drone racing.Industry Voice – NammoIn this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the trends in global defence spendingMusic and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we discuss the Chinese military assets gathering on the border with Hong Kong, we speak to French company Texelis about its involvement in the French Army's Scorpion programme, and the Royal Canadian Air Force provides an update on the satellite communication programmes it oversees for the country's armed forces.News Roundup (00:48)On the news this week…With the launch of our China Rising: Special Report, Shephard Media's director of analysis Matthew Smith considers the development of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and where the investment is going.Deputy air domain editor Tim Martin explains the situation where the US Army has been forced to downplay concerns that a manufacturer involved in the service's Future Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (FTUAS) programme could force other aircraft to be ineligible for any final contract selection.Land editor Beth Maundrill explains that the US Marine Corps (USMC) has declared that its Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) has reached initial operational capability (IOC) just under a year ahead of schedule. It can now deploy and support naval expeditionary missions worldwide, following the declaration of IOC by the Marine Corps Combat Development Command on 2 August, an achievement that was expected to be met in June 2020.Deep Dive –Texelis and French land programmes (13:32)Land editor Beth Maundrill sits down with the President of Texelis, Charles-Antoine de Barbuat, to discuss the evolution of the company and the French Army land programmes it supports.Interview – Royal Canadian Air Force (24:20)Although the space domain may be a relatively new responsibility for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RFAC), the service has developed a five-year roadmap laying out the space framework for the armed forces.Colonel Cameron Stoltz, Director of Space Requirements for the Royal Canadian Air Force, explains that in expanding its commitment to the space domain, Canada's defence policy commits to ‘increased and predictable' funding to deliver new capabilities, such as earth observation, space situational awareness, and satellite communications. Ottawa is particularly focused on enhanced coverage of the country's northern-most regions, which are largely devoid of such capabilities.Industry Voice – Nammo (40:20)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the evolution of the defence trade press and how the sector needs to change further in order to survive.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we quiz the US Army on the progress of its Next-Generation Combat Vehicle project, we speak to the chief executive of independent technology group Cohort and in our Industry Voice segment sponsor Nammo considers the implications of vehicle-borne lasers. News Roundup (01:06)On the news this week…We learn how the German Federal Ministry of Defence (MoD) has privately handed RfP solicitations for its heavy-lift helicopter programme to Sikorsky and Boeing. Elbit Systems has concluded testing of its new Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) as part of the Israeli Ministry of Defense's CARMEL Future Combat Vehicle project. The AFV applies autonomous capabilities and artificial intelligence to accelerate decision making and facilitate target engagement with increased rapidity and accuracy. On the naval front, we hear how shipbuilding has formed a central theme around UK defence commentary for a number of years. However, with Northern Ireland-based shipbuilders Harland and Wolff (H&W) entering administration, the notion of a revitalised UK naval manufacturing capability took another blow following the announcement earlier in the year of the drawdown and closure of Babcock's Appledore facility.The woes of the maritime industry in the UK comes at a time when the sector has never been more in the public eye, with ongoing issues in the Gulf regarding tanker security continuing to dominate headlines.Interview – US Army on its Next-Generation Combat Vehicle (15:25)Land reporter Kate Martyr quizzes the US Army on the progress of its Next-Generation Combat Vehicle programme, in particular the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) and Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) components.Kate spoke to Major Cory Wallace, who is Robotic Combat Vehicle Lead on the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross-Functional Team, and Chris Ostrowski, associate director at Army Futures Command (AFC) Ground Vehicle Systems (formerly TARDEC).Interview – Cohort Chief Executive (32:28) Land editor Beth Maundrill speaks to Andrew Thomis, Chief Executive of technology group Cohort, about the organisation's development and support of its five SMEs.Industry Voice – Nammo (39:54)In this week's Industry Voice, Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the next-generation laser technologies under development.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, as we farewell regular host Helen Haxell we took the chance to look back at some of our best coverage of the past few months, including naval power in Singapore, our chat with the chief of the South African Army and discussing the future of military rotorcraft. While our sponsor Nammo provides this week's Industry Voice segment.And a big thanks to Helen for all her hard work on the podcast and best wishes with the new role!Show coverage – IMDEX Asia (01:53) At IMDEX Asia 2019 in Singapore, the team cover the numerous companies touting their naval wares, including ST Engineering showcasing their Vanguard 130 vessel, which seems to tick all the requirements the Singapore Navy has recently announced for their next multirole combat vessel. The team also discuss the various conferences that took place at the event, reporting on topics such as the threat of increased connectivity between maritime vessels and how it may be subverted, the threats posed by contractors accessing ships during their maintenance cycles and the continuing demand for innovation.Interview – Lieutenant General Lindile Yam (13:43)Deputy land editor Beth Maundrill had a busy first half of the year and during her time in South Africa she was able to sit down with Lieutenant General Lindile Yam, chief of the South African Army, to talk about the financial problems facing the military in the region.Interview – Bell (28:00) Air domain editor Helen Haxell talks to Steve Mathias, Bell's VP for global military sales and strategy, who provides an update on the company's bid for the US Navy's Advanced Helicopter Training System (TH-XX), progress of the flight trials of the V-280 Valor tiltrotor and longer-term helicopter technology development at BellIndustry Voice – Nammo (39:54)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, about how the defence industry is increasingly looking to go green and the reasons why.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we provide coverage of the recent Air and Space Power Conference and the defence trends and challenges that were discussed. We speak to the chief executive of the European Defence Agency about its achievements over the past 15 years. And our sponsor Nammo provides this week's Industry Voice segment. News Round Up (01:02)This week in the news…With tensions heating up in the Persian Gulf, Helen Haxell and Richard Thomas discuss the implications of the UK's change of prime minister – which was quickly followed by the ousting of defence secretary Penny Mordaunt – on the nation's naval posture.Tim Martin outlines how widely publicised crashes and delays that have long derailed the UK's unmanned Watchkeeper programme look to be behind the UK. The MoD is moving out with flight testing of Equipment Standard 2 (ES2) and looks forward to receipt of all 54 air vehicles later this year.Kate Martyr tests the team's armoured vehicle recognition skills by presenting images of the US Army's NGCV concept.Show coverage – the Air and Space Power Conference (12:30)Air domain specialists Helen Haxell and Tim Martin discuss all the developments from the Air and Space Power Conference held recently in London.With the theme of ‘Multi-Domain Operations for the Next Generation Air Force', the conference covered emerging technologies and opportunities for innovation in the air, space, cyber and artificial intelligence spheres.The Shephard team presents audio coverage from the-then UK Secretary of State for Defence, Penny Mordaunt MP; General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff, United States Air Force; Major General Tonje Skinnarland, Chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force; and Air Vice-Marshal Simon Rochelle, RAF Chief of Staff Capability.Interview – Jorge Domecq, Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency (33:38)Land reporter Kate Martyr speaks to Jorge Domecq, Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency, about the EDA's role and achievements on the 15th anniversary of its establishment.Industry Voice – Nammo (51:20)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the role of the European Defence Agency in furthering European defence.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest   

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we head deep into the UK countryside to attend the 3CDSE event and see the special forces kit on display, speak to AAR about its support of the US Navy's P-8A Poseidon and, in our Industry Voice segment, our sponsor Nammo considers the future of NATO.News Round Up (01:17)This week in the news…Air domain editor Helen Haxell considers the retention of UK defence sovereignty, in light of the progress of the BAE Systems-led Tempest future fighter programme.Editor-in-chief Richard Thomas was at Naval Group's facility in Cherbourg on 12 July for the launch of the first of the French Navy's Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the product of a generation of intellectual and physical labour from French industry, government and military agencies.The first of the nuclear-powered Barracuda design from Naval Group, Suffren will eventually be joined by five other boats all of which are currently at various stages of construction or development.In the land domain, reporter Kate Martyr details coverage of the force-on-force portion of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019, which kicked off on 16 July with the largest-scale Australian-led amphibious landing since World War II. A notable part of the pivotal beach assault was the inclusion of Japanese troops for the first time.During the event, around 300 members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) came ashore via AAV7s and hovercraft, representing a dramatic scaling-up of its contribution to this biennial and bilateral Australia-US exercise.Show coverage – the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (15:55)The Shephard team this week attended the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo in picturesque Mavern in the UK to see the special forces-focused technology on display.The Three Counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire comprise a hub of defence and security with the MoD-based in Herefordshire, Qinetiq and the Malvern Cyber Cluster in Worcestershire and GCHQ in Gloucestershire, plus all the satellite industries which have grown up around them.As VP of Content Tony Skinner found, special forces applications were at the fore of most companies displays. Among the companies we spoke to were EZ Raider, Iceni Labs, Level Peaks, Prometheus Medical and Ultra Electronics.Interview – AAR Corporation (38:00)We speak to Brian Sartain, SVP Repair and Engineering at AAR Corporation about the company's support to the US Navy's P-8A Poseidon and other opportunities. Industry Voice – Nammo (45:40)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the future of NATO.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we speak to our analyst team about their research into the 8x8 armoured vehicle sector, the group president of CAE's Defence & Security Group outlines his vision for military training and simulation and, in our Industry Voice segment, our sponsor Nammo considers future relevance of major defence exhibitions.News Round Up (00:51)This week in the news…In land warfare news, during the Army-2019 defence exhibition held in Kubinka, Moscow, the production version of the Sosna short-range mobile short-range air defence system (SHORAD) was revealed newly-installed on a tracked chassis from the BMP-3 new-generation IFV. Land Reporter Kate Martyr considers the implications.Elsewhere, Taiwan has decided to order 108 M1A2 Abrams tanks plus ammunition from the US. These MBTs will equip two armoured battalions in the northern sector of Taiwan, to replace some existing M60A3 TTS and CM11 tanks.Deputy Land Domain Editor Beth Maundrill also outlines how as the first fleet of 32 Austrian BvS10 all-terrain vehicles (ATV) edge towards Initial Operational Capability (IOC), doubts have been cast as to whether there will be a follow-on order for the new ATVs.In the aviation realm, the Australian Army has begun its search for a successor to the troubled Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH), with an RFI issued on 1 July. The effort is labelled Project Land 4503, and the number of aircraft being sought is 29. Significantly, this figure is higher than the 22 Tigers that were ordered in 2001.Senior reporter Tim Martin looks at the potential contenders for the new requirement.Market analysis – 8x8 armoured vehicle market (16:25)Matthew Smith, Director of Analysis, and Sonny Butterworth, the Land Domain Analyst here at Shephard Media, their research into the 8x8 armoured vehicle market and the trends that have emerged.The report, which will be published as part of our Armoured Vehicle handbook, outlines the renewed investment in the 8x8 sector through the purchase of new platforms and the emergence of major developmental programmes to replace long-serving legacy fleets. For more on information on the sector, our ten-year Armoured Vehicles Market Report and Forecast is available for purchase.Interview – (26:12)Helen Haxell, Air Domain Editor, speaks to Gene Colabatistto, Group President of CAE's Defence & Security Group, about training, simulation and new technologies.Industry Voice – Nammo (36:37)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the continued relevance of the large defence exhibitions in the annual calendar.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

What equipment does the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) have in Hong Kong? What will be the role of AI and cyber offensive capabilities on the future battlefield? In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we hear from our Asia Pacific Editor about China's Hong Kong garrison and the military equipment on display at a recent base open day. We speak to a former Commandant of the French Foreign Legion about his vision of collaborative combat.The team look at the implications of the major defence stories of the week and our sponsor Nammo considers the trend of governments entering into long-term supply agreements with industry.News Round Up (00:48) This week in the news…On the naval front, Editor-in-Chief Richard Thomas outlines Russian plans to procure two Project 885M nuclear-powered submarines and two Project 677 diesel-electric submarines to boost its sub-surface fleet.China is also growing its submarine fleet. The US credits the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) with currently having six SSBNs, six SSNs and 50 diesel-electric submarines.An analysis by Asia Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur shows how China has developed a more modern submarine force, optimised primarily for regional anti-surface warfare missions near major sea lines of communication.On the aviation side of the house, Air Domain Editor Helen Haxell explains how the Philippine Air Force (PAF) used the celebration of its 72nd anniversary on 2 July to highlight new platforms that the force is expecting in the coming year or so.Land-side, in the wake of the final formation of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), Deputy Land Domain Editor Beth Maundrill considers how this development could affect the British Army's Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme (CR2 LEP).Behind the news – a visit to the Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army (16:00)Over a three-day period from 29 June to 1 July, the Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) opened the gates of three of its military camps to ticket-carrying members of the public.Our Asia Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur was there and explains to host Helen Haxell how, in light of ongoing civil tensions and mass public protests in Hong Kong, the PLA was on even higher alert than normal, with several new pieces of equipment on display. You can read Gordon's full story here: PLA shows varied capabilities in Hong KongInterview – General Alain Bouquin (30:48)Tony Skinner, VP Content, speaks to General Alain Bouquin – a former Commandant of the French Foreign Legion and now strategic advisor to Thales – about the use of cyber attack and AI on the battlefield and his concept of collaborative combat.Industry Voice – Nammo (42:38)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the trend of governments entering into long-term supply agreements with industry and the implications for international cooperation.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

Why mount a Javelin on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)? Why is Russia buying 100 new-generation attack helicopters? And what's the future of manned-unmanned teaming technologies?In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, the team look at the implications of the major defence stories of the week, we speak to L3 Technologies about its development of MUM-T and we discuss the future of UK defence exports with the director of the Defence and Security Organisation (DSO).In our Industry Voice segment, meanwhile, our sponsor Nammo discusses the implications of the main defence stories of the first half of 2019.News Round Up (01:00)This week in the news…The team discusses the escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, following Iran's Revolutionary Guard shooting down a BAMS-D version of the RQ-4 Global Hawk on 19 June.Elsewhere, Deputy Land Editor Beth Maundrill looks at the implications of a test at Redstone Arsenal in which a Javelin anti-tank guided missile was tested using a Kongsberg remote weapon station mounted on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).In the air domain, Senior Reporter Tim Martin and Air Domain Helen Haxell look at Russian MoD plans to place a large-scale order for no fewer than 98 Mi-28NM new-generation attack helicopters.Tim also outlines how the co-axial Sikorsky S-97 Raider programme has managed to successfully overcome software-based problems but has yet to achieve a self-imposed speed target of 220kt.Out at sea, Editor-in-Chief Richard Thomas provides an update on both the US Navy's Future Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) and future Large Surface Combatant (LSC). Two RfIs were released for the latter in February 2019 and the navy now reports it has received responses from more than 30 potential industry partners.Paris Air Show coverage – The future of manned/unmanned teaming (20:13)Air Domain Editor Helen Haxell sits down with L3 Technologies to talk about manned-unmanned teaming developments and how the technology has evolved. Daniel Gelston, L3 Technologies President of Broadband Communications Sector and Rob Johnston, Director of Business Development at the company provide their insight.Interview – Mark Goldsack, Director of the UK's Defence and Security Organisation (DSO) (33:33)Tony Skinner, VP Content, speaks to the Director of the UK's Defence and Security Organisation (DSO), Mark Goldsack, about the future of defence exports and the role that technology transfer now plays in international partnering across the sector.Industry Voice – Nammo (46:49)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the main defence stories to have dominated the headlines in the first half of 2019.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

What is the Future Combat Air System and TF-X? How is Embraer positioning the KC-390? In this week's episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we come to you from the tarmac at the sweltering Paris Air Show, covering the unveiling of FCAS and the Turkish TF-X sixth generation fighters.We also take a flight in the Embraer KC-390, speak to Cubic Global Defense about the future of air combat training and hear about the teaming agreement between our sponsor Nammo and Boeing.News Round Up (00:51)This week in the news…The Shephard Media team covers all the major announcements and trends from Paris Air Show 2019.Senior Reporter Tim Martin describes how two new fighter jet mock-ups unveiled in a matter of minutes at Le Bourget left many at the Paris Air Show to react with a degree of scepticism. Tim also reviews the helicopter presence at the air show and provides an update on the Airbus Helicopters H160M multirole helicopter, which was one noteworthy aircraft on static display.Meanwhile, Richard outlines how a rapidly maturing unmanned VTOL industrial base is pushing its platforms into contention for naval test and procurement programmes where it was thought only fixed-wing capabilities would suffice.Paris Air Show: Future fighter hard sell undermined by soft detailParis Air Show: H160M mock up demonstrates payload options (video)Paris Air Show: Unmanned VTOL eyes fixed-wing real estateParis Air Show: Carry on Poseidon (video insight)Paris Air Show: Eurofighter launches long-term capability driveParis Air Show coverage – flying in the KC-390 (12:20) Air Domain Editor Helen Haxell takes a flight in the Embraer KC-390 military transport aircraft and talks to Walter Pinto Junior, Vice President of the KC-390 at Embraer Defense & Security.Interview - Mike Knowles, president of Cubic Global Defence (21:16)Mike Knowles, president of Cubic Global Defence, provides an update on the ‘laser tag in the sky' system, also known as the P5 Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) training device..  Industry Voice – Nammo (36:10)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the company's strategic agreement with Boeing.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

What can we expect from the upcoming Paris Air Show? What is the state of the military unmanned systems market? And how is the defence industry meeting the rising wave of consolidation?In this week's episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we talk about our expectations regarding the Paris Air show, hear about the Shephard Plus Unmanned Systems Report, and hear from our sponsor Nammo about the United Technologies and Raytheon merger.News Round Up (00:51)This week in the news…We cover the Angolan military's acquisition of a number of upgraded 2K12 Kub (SA-6 Gainful) surface-to-air missile systems, as well as look at how Iran has also been bolstering its air defence with a demonstration of the Khordad 15 system.Meanwhile, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will increase the size of its military and acquire new amphibious ships under the latest Defence Capability Plan (DCP) released on 11 June. The New Zealand military also has chosen Lockheed Martin's C-130J-30 Super Hercules as the preferred option to replace its fleet of C-130H tactical airlifters that have been in service since the mid-to-late 1960s.Finally, we talk about the US Army Security Assistance Command completing the delivery of 70 OH-58D Kiowa Warrior armed reconnaissance helicopters and one CH-47D Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to Greece's Hellenic Army.Angola received upgraded SA-6 systemsDefence Capability Plan expands NZ's militaryNZ replaces Hercules with....Greece gets ex-US military helicoptersEvent – Paris Air Show Preview (08:48)With the Paris Air Show coming up, Air Domain editor Helen Haxell and Senior Reporter Tim Martin discuss what we can expect from the event, and what they believe some of the highlights will be. Shephard Media reports from the 53rd Paris Air Show (PAS 2019)Market Report – Unmanned Systems Report (26:03)Helen speaks to our director of analysis, Matt Smith, about the upcoming Shephard Plus forecast covering the unmanned systems sector, which uncovered trends such as an increased focus on indigenous programmes resulting in few platforms being exported.There is concurrently an enormous expansion in the provision of every type of UAV imaginable, and the competition is extraordinarily fierce as new manufacturers pile into the market.Matt explains how our forecast for military unmanned system procurement shows the market for new air, land and naval vehicles almost doubling over the next ten years.View latest market forecastsIndustry Voice – Nammo (37:29)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the consolidation taking place throughout the industry, such as the Raytheon and United Technologies merger. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest.

What emerged from the main industry event for Special Forces? How is the Canadian Army preparing for the future digital battlespace? And what is being done to tackle the rising threat of drone incursions?This week in a jam-packed Weekly Defence Podcast, we check out the latest technologies on show at SOFIC 2019, speak to Colonel Mark Parsons of the Canadian Army about how networked technologies are changing the way war is waged, and hear from our sponsor Nammo about the growing threat of drone incursions.News Round Up (01:17)With US president Donald Trump visiting the UK this week, we touch upon his recent comments regarding NATO spending, and hear the responses of attendees at the Land Warfare Conference in London hosted by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). We hear the opinions of Shashank Joshi, Senior Research Fellow at RUSI, and Professor Anne Applebaum, American journalist and Director of ARENA.We also take a look at the recently approved sale of eight Lockheed Martin F-16s to Bulgaria, with a maximum projected price of $1.6 billion. The sale will include support, training, documentation, spare parts and a modest weapons package. Lockheed Martin has also been in the news recently for withdrawing from the US Navy's FFG(X) process, and instead focusing on the programme's weapon systems while also working to build up the capabilities of the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) on which its offering was designed.Finally, there is an update regarding the US Army's Improved Turbine Engine Programme (ITEP) for their AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk fleets. Although General Electric's T901 turboshaft has been confirmed as the engine of choice, their competitor ATEC (a joint venture between Honeywell and Pratt and Whitney) continues to protest the decision.The price is right for US F-16s to SofiaCombat system concentration for Lockheed Martin after FFG(X) withdrawalInsight: ITEP thaw heats US Army enginesEvent – SOFIC 2019 (22:33)Scott Gourley, our special forces editor, reports on the themes, trends, and technologies on show at SOFIC 2019, from new lightweight ammunition to more effective night vision goggles. Interview – Colonel Mark Parsons, Canadian Army (32:14)Helen Haxell sat down with Colonel Mark Parsons, the Director of Land Command Information in the Canadian Army, to discuss the various effects the ongoing evolution of network-enabled technologies has had, and how the armed forces are preparing themselves to handle them.Industry Voice - Nammo (52:34)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the issue of drone incursions and the ways industry is responding. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

How is Rheinmetall positioning its Lynx infantry fighting vehicle for current programmes? How prepared is the US Navy to face the cyber threats of the future? And just how is the defence industry involved in the climate change debate?This week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we take a look at the Lynx KF41 IFV and how it is being offered for Australian and US requirements, talk to the J6 Deputy Director at US Indo-Pacific Command about the US Navy's cyber capabilities, and hear from our sponsor Nammo in our Industry Voice segment.News Round-Up (01:00)With the continuing tensions between the US and Iran dominating the news, the team considers the wider ramifications of the issue, before moving on to what else caught their eye this week.Helicopter manufacturer Bell has successfully completed all of the main performance standards associated with its Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) flight test efforts, having now demonstrated a low-speed agility key performance parameter on its V-280 Valor. The Romanian Air Force has taken delivery of an unspecified number of counterterrorism Gryf UGVs designed and manufactured by the Polish Lukasiewicz-PIAP Institute, which will be used to detect, identify and neutralise explosive ordnance, as well as protect strategic assets and infrastructure located in the country and abroad.Australia is again on the hunt for a new self-propelled howitzer (SPH), seven years after it abruptly cancelled the Project Land 17 Phase 2 tender process that had selected the South Korean AS9 (a variant of the K9 Thunder used by the Republic of Korea Army) as preferred tenderer. The Australian Army is now seeking 30 SPHs, all of which are to be indigenously built and maintained at a new green-field facility in Geelong, Victoria from 2022/23.Meanwhile, air domain editor Helen Haxell is in Sweden, where she spoke to Saab about the company's development of S-band radar technology.Bell hits last of JMR-TD key performance targetsRomania acquires Polish C-IED robotsAustralia resuscitates howitzer ambitionsSaab's Arexis jamming pod nears flight testingInterview – Oliver Mittelsdorf, Rheinmetall (17:50)Kate Martyr sits down inside the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle with Oliver Mittelsdorf, Rheinmetall Head of Sales Tracked Tactical Vehicles, to discuss recent developments of the Lynx platform and how the company is positioning the vehicle for the Australian Army's Land 400 Phase 3 - Mounted Close Combat Capability requirement and the US Army's Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) programme.Interview – Captain Erik Pittman, US Navy (26:00)Tony Skinner, our VP of content, talks to Captain Erik Pittman, J6 Deputy Director at US Indo-Pacific Command, about the US Navy electromagnetic manoeuvre warfare concept, and their response to the growing cyber threat.Industry Voice (37:00)Tony also talks to Endre Lunde, the SVP of Communications for Nammo, about how the defence industry is increasingly looking to go green and the reasons why.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest   

What is it like to fly the King Stallion? What's the naval news from IMDEX Asia 2019? What was covered at the co-located UDT/EW Europe/ITEC show in Stockholm? This week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we cover the ITEC, UDT and EW Europe shows in Stockholm, talk to Sikorsky's CH-53K test pilot and our sponsor Nammo features in our Industry Voice segment. News Round Up (01:14)At IMDEX Asia 2019, the team saw numerous companies touting their naval wares – ST Engineering was present, showcasing their Vanguard 130 vessel, which seems to tick all the requirements the Singapore Navy has recently announced regarding their next multirole combat vessel. Drass Galeazzi, an Italian defence company, revealed that it was building multiple ‘midget submarines' (ranging from 30m to 40m). However, the company was tight-lipped regarding who the submarines were for, not even hinting at a region. Meanwhile, Vard Marine has identified a possible replacement for the Protector-class OPVs operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy - the Vard 7-110 platform, itself the basis of the US Coast Guard's future Offshore Patrol Cutter. The team also cover the various conferences that took place at the event, reporting on topics such as the threat of increased connectivity between maritime vessels and how it may be subverted, the threats posed by contractors accessing ships during their maintenance cycles and the continuing demand for innovation. IMDEX Asia 2019: Vard Marine identifies design for possible Protector replacementIMDEX Asia 2019 Daily News – Day OneIMDEX Asia 2019 Daily News – Day TwoIMDEX Asia 2019 Daily News – Day ThreeEvent Attendance – UDT, EW Europe and ITEC Report (13:17)Helen Haxell, air editor, Beth Maundrill, deputy land editor, and Kate Martyr, staff reporter, were in Stockholm attending the co-located UDT, EW Europe and ITEC events. They cover Leonardo's BriteCloud being picked up by the US for trials, Sweden upgrading its naval fleet with two A26 submarines, as well as speaking with the CEO of JFD Sweden, Anders Magnerfelt, about military diver capabilities and CAE's VP and general manager, Europe and Africa, Marc-Olivier Sabourin about military pilot training demands and key European training programmes.EW Europe 2019: Leonardo's BriteCloud squares up to US testingUDT 2019: Swedish navy re-equips to face future challengesITEC 2019: CAE addresses pilot shortage (video)Interview – John Rucci, Sikorsky (25:37)Tim Martin, our senior reporter, met with John Rucci, Sikorsky test pilot, to talk about the CH-53K King Stallion. Set to replace the CH-47 Chinook, they discuss the capabilities of the prototype helicopter, what it's like flying such a platform, and the current status of the program.Industry Voice (45:50)This week in our Industry Voice, Tim Martin talks to the SVP of Communications for Nammo, Endre Lunde, about new technologies and the state of innovation as displayed at the Sea Air Space show in Maryland. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

How are weaponised cranes aiding Turkey's insurgency fight? What's the design philosophy behind industry's development of autonomous aircraft? And why are IT companies making a play into the defence sector?This week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we cover the IDEF defence exhibition in Turkey, talk to Northrop Grumman's Director of Strategy of Autonomous Systems Strategy and our sponsor Nammo features in our Industry Voice segment. News Roundup (01:02)With the UK recently changing defence secretary following leaked plans to allow a Chinese company to build the UK's 5G network, the team considers the implications.At the Sea Air Space 2019 exhibition, it emerged that the US Navy is assessing a service life extension for its fleet of MH-60R/S Sea Hawks while the FAA is signing off on the TH-119's IFR certification.The team also covers India's intention to purchase more Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopters, Romania's consideration of the Puma IFV as an alternative to their Agilis project, the latest turnaround on the issue of the USS Harry S Truman and the shift in the UK's budget for further Type 31e light frigates.Sea-Air-Space 2019: USN faces balancing act over Sea Hawk's lifeSea-Air-Space 2019: FAA to sign off on TH-119 IFR certificationIMDEX Asia 2019: India seeks more Ka-31 AEW helicoptersRomania looks to buy the Puma IFV as Agilis project alternativeSea-Air-Space 2019: US Navy defends USS Harry S Truman refuelling flip flopUK MoD restates ‘average' benchmark for Type 31e Event Attendance – IDEF Report (15:20)Turkish companies were out in force at IDEF in Istanbul as the country moves quickly to develop its domestic defence industrial base. Beth Maundrill and Kate Martyr were at the event and cover MPG's heavily armoured 8x8 crane currently being delivered to the Turkish armed forces, before talking about the next-generation 155mm self-propelled howitzer which reportedly is set to begin live fire exercises. IDEF 2019: Weaponised cranes to aid Turkey's insurgency fightIDEF 2019: Next generation howitzer production on the horizonInterview – Kristen Griffin, Director of Autonomous Systems Strategy, Northrop Grumman (25:01)Richard Thomas, our editor-in-chief, met with Kristen Griffin, Director of Autonomous Systems Strategy at Northrop Grumman, to talk about the company's autonomous aircraft, the design philosophy behind them and what we can expect to see in the future.Industry Voice (35:25)This week in our Industry Voice, Tim Martin, our senior reporter, is at Sea Air Space in Maryland, where he talks to the SVP of Communications for Nammo, Endre Lunde, about the various IT companies present and their influence on the defence sector. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

This week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we cover the findings of the just-released Shephard Naval Market Report, we speak to Keirin Joyce about the Australian Army's need for a new UAV, and our sponsor Nammo features in this week's Industry Voice segment.News Round Up (01:09)Coming to you from AUVSI, we cover the latest news regarding unmanned systems. Senior reporter Tim Martin discusses how the US Army, USSOCOM and the New Zealand Defence Force are increasingly looking towards the commercial sector to provide the solutions to their individual defence needs. Air domain editor Helen Haxell talks about Collins Aerospace and their recent achievement with their avionics system while editor-in-chief Richard Thomas outlines the continuing development of maritime systems by the US Navy.AUVSI 2019: Defence allies seek commercial collaborationsAUVSI 2019: Collins Aerospace's civil avionic solutions aid military missionsAUVSI 2019: Unmanned technology driving naval changeShephard Analysis – Maritime Defence Market (09:09)Shephard's director of analysis Matt Smith outlines his findings and predictions regarding the current state of the maritime defence market. One of the things highlighted in the report is the sector that has seen the most growth - small class vessels such as mine-hunters, amphibious assault ships and landing docks. Interview – Kieran Joyce, Australian Army (18:36)While at AUVSI, Tony Skinner, our VP of content, met with Kieran Joyce – the programme manager for unmanned aerial systems for the Australian Army. The conversation covers the army's use of UAVs such as the Black Hornet, the progress of a new UAV programme and drone racing. Industry Voice (34:11)This week in our Industry Voice, SVP of Communications for Nammo Endre Lunde talks about SIPRI's annual report, which highlighted the continuing lead of the US and China in military expenditure, which itself has significantly increased. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

Who and why did the US Army choose to help develop its next-generation attack helicopter? And where to for NATO, on the 70th anniversary of the alliance?This week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we discuss US Army aviation and the service's decision to select five companies for its future attack helicopter programme, we speak to Lockheed Martin about NATO and the UK's place in it, and our sponsor Nammo talks about technology transfer reform in our Industry Voice segment. News Round Up (01:01)This week Tim Martin, our air reporter, covers the US Army's shortlisting of its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competition. Helen Haxell reveals what she has recently been talking to SENA about – namely the Spanish Navy's AB-212 upgrade programme. Beth Maundrill talks about the UK MoD's contract with General Dynamics for the Foxhound 4x4 as well as Poland‘s new 155mm Krab self-propelled howitzers while Richard Thomas covers the situation with Damen Shipyards Group and the retirement of Russia's Kirov battlecruisers. Insight: What next for the FARA five?Finishing touches for Spanish Navy's AB-212 upgradesUK funds new Foxhound upgradesPoland receives first serial production Krab howitzersDamen points to continued shipbuilding opportunity despite registering lossInterview – Quad A (16:57)Tim Martin recently attended the Army Aviation Association of America summit in Nashville, where he discovered the latest developments in the FARA programme and Boeing's Block 2 Chinook, as well as catching up with Jason Hawks, the Bell programme manager for the V-247 Vigilance.Interview – Peter Ruddock, Lockheed Martin UK (31:27)Helen Haxell sits down with Lockheed Martin's UK CEO Peter Ruddock to discuss the 70th anniversary of NATO, and the role the UK has played in the organisation over the years. Industry Voice (38:12)This week, Tony Skinner our VP of content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the Norwegian-American Defence and Homeland Security Industry Council in the context of possible defence technology transfer reforms.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this week's episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we cover the latest defence news from the Asia-Pacific region, talk to Muddy Watters about EW Europe, and hear from Nammo in our Industry Voice segment. News Round Up (01:04)Land reporter Kate Martyr starts off this week's News Round by covering the European Defence Agency's continuing efforts to develop a hybrid drive train. Jack Richardson outlines the news regarding the UK MoD launching a competition to examine the utility of UUVs for the Royal Navy, as well as the continuing development of UK and India security ties. Continuing the maritime coverage, sea domain editor Richard Thomas highlights the upgraded A26 submarines bound for service with the Swedish Royal Navy while Helen Haxell covers the latest on the Pentagon's FARA programme. Finland joins EDA's HybriDT projectUK explores potential for large unmanned naval submersibleUK and India deepen defence industrial tiesWhile Gotland slips out, A26 efforts ramp upQuad A 2019: AVX and L3T show FARA handQuad A 2019: MD Helicopters Swift disqualified from FARAAsia-Pacific defence developments (11:22)Richard Thomas sits down with Gordon Arthur to talk about the host of defence exhibitions he has attended across the Asia-Pacific region of late, and the news that has emerged from them.Interview – Muddy Watters, EW Europe (20:44)Helen Haxell has a conversation with Muddy Watters, AOC President, about interoperability and NATO's role in combating the threat posed by the electronic warfare capabilities of Russia, as well as the EW Europe show. Industry Voice (33:04)In this week's Industry Voice, our VP of content Tony Skinner and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss cybersecurity and implication for the defence sector.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

This week in the Weekly Defence Podcast, we cover all the news from the LAAD exhibition in Rio Janeiro, talk to Jeff Smith from Harris about US Army communications modernisation, and hear from our sponsor Nammo.• News Round Up (00:49)This week, land reporter Kate Martyr talks about the new armed reconnaissance vehicle that SAIC is developing for the US military and its potential further uses as an Expeditionary Advanced Operating Base.Sea reporter Jack Richardson  covers his recent trip to the Ocean Business show in Southampton, discussing the variety of unmanned systems and associated hardware that was on show, before moving onto the latest financial troubles plaguing the US navy's Columbia class submarines. New armed reconnaissance vehicle for US militaryGAO disputes reliability of Columbia class costs• Deep Dive –  LAAD (9:50)Beth Maundrill, our deputy land editor, attended the LAAD exhibition in Rio de Janeiro with Kate and Matt Smith. The team runs through all the news and developments from the event and discusses who is positioning themselves for sales across South America.LAAD 2019: News round up from Rio (video)• Interview – Jeff Smith, Harris (22:00)Our deputy land editor Beth Maundrill sat down recently with Jeff Smith, VP of business development at Harris, to talk about the US Army's modernisation programme and the enabling technologies Harris provides.• Industry Voice (34:15)Our VP of content, Tony Skinner has a chat with Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, about the need to further change public perceptions about the role of domestic defence industries.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

This week in the Weekly Defence Podcast, we head to Huntsville to take a look at AUSA Global Force, chat to Airbus Helicopters about the H135 and TH-XX programmes, and hear from our sponsor Nammo about developments in the space sector.News Round Up (01:00)In the news round this week, sea reporter Jack Richardson covers the latest news from Brazil, from the UK increasing trade ties to the latest regarding the Tamandaré-class corvette (CCT) programme. Editor-in-chief Richard Thomas then covers the recent boost to the Royal Navy's MCM capability, as well as the introduction of the new Danish APC, the Piranha 5.Senior reporter Tim Martin talks about the latest MALE UAV to come out of Turkish Aerospace – the Anka Aksungur – and rounding things up is Helen Haxell talking about yet another suspension of KC-46A deliveries to the USAF.LAAD 2019: UK continues to strengthen naval ties in South AmericaÁguas Azuis consortium selected for Brazilian corvettesOpinion: Negotiating the MCM minefieldDanish Army receives new Piranha 5 APCTurkish Aerospace prepare for Anka Aksungur productionUSAF suspends KC-46A tanker deliveries againShow review – AUSA Global Force (14:40)Deputy land editor Beth Maundrill is with reporter Kate Martyr provide an overview of all the news from AUSA Global Force, from the development of the optionally manned fighting vehicle to the RAVEN soft-kill jamming system on display at the show.US Army ploughs on with Bradley replacementAUSA Global 2019: BAE Systems looks to impress with technology demonstrator vehicleInterview – Airbus Helicopters (23:44)Tim Martin speaks to Airbus Helicopters' VP of Military Helicopter Programs, Scott Tompak, about the H135 and TH-XX programs, and the company's recent decision to use the Pratt & Whitney PW206B3 engine for the helicopter it is proposing for the US Navy's helicopter trainer replacement programme.Airbus selects PW206B3 engine for H135 trainer proposalAirbus pleads autorotation defence ahead of US Navy trainer awardIndustry Voice (35:10)Tony Skinner, VP of content, talks to Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, about the development of space technologies and the difficulties European companies face in the field.Music and sound mixing provided by

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This week in the Weekly Defence Podcast, we talk to Chief of the South African Army Lieutenant General Lindile Yam about the finance issues facing the service, have a conversation with Dr Elaine Raybourn, ITEC 2019 Committee Chair, about simulation & training, and hear from our sponsor Nammo.News Round Up (01:06)Kicking things off this week, our new sea reporter Jack Richardson talks about the relocation of the EU's Operation Atalanta command and control centre from the UK to Spain. Editor-in-chief Richard Thomas covers the US Navy's progress on their Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) programme, as well as the stalled submarine plans for both the US and UK navies. Air domain reporter Tim Martin touches upon the current state of Airbus' UAS programme, currently seeking funding and partners, while Helen Haxell rounds things off with news from SAAB's annual Gripen briefing. Interview – Lieutenant General Lindile Yam (15:01)Deputy land editor Beth Maundrill is off travelling the world, and during her time in South Africa she was able to sit down with Lieutenant General Lindile Yam of the South African Army, to talk about the financial problems facing the military in the region. Interview – Dr Elaine Raybourn (29:48)Trevor Nash, our military training and simulation editor, talks to the committee chair of ITEC, Dr Elaine Raybourn, about the importance of modelling and simulation in modern military training. Technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality have opened new approaches alongside other technologies, which the ITEC show highlights.Industry Voice (41:59)Tony Skinner, our VP of content, is joined again by Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, who discusses the annual reports being released by the industry and the major trends they reveal.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

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This week in the Weekly Defence Podcast, we discuss current and future rotorcraft programmes with Bell, look at the state of the air defence market, speak to the Royal Air Force about their current challenges and hear from our sponsor Nammo.News Round Up (01:07)For the news round, air domain reporter Tim Martin is fresh from a briefing with MBDA on its annual results; land reporter Kate Martyr provides an update on Rheinmetall Canada's new weaponised configuration of its Mission Master UGV, which was showcased during a demonstration event held in South Africa; and editor-in-chief Richard Thomas looks at future anti-ship missile developments.Meanwhile, Helen Haxell speaks to AVM Gerry Mayhew, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff, about the future direction of the UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) in the lead-up to the Air and Space Power conference, which will take place 17-18 July 2019 in London.Shephard Analysis – Air Defence Market (19:20)Helen takes some time to sit down with our Shephard Plus director of analyst Matt Smith and analyst Ilker Aktaşoğlu to talk about their findings and predictions regarding the current state of the air defence market.The team discuss the dynamism of the short-range air defence segment, look at emerging requirements Canada and Norway, and consider the effect the weaponisation of consumer drones has had on the sector.Interview – Bell (28:12)Helen talks to Steve Mathias, Bell's VP for global military sales and strategy, who provides an update on the company's bid for the US Navy's Advanced Helicopter Training System (TH-XX), progress of the flight trials of the V-280 Valor tiltrotor and longer term helicopter technology development at BellIndustry Voice (40:10)Tony Skinner, our VP of content, talks to Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, as well as David Rolen, Nammo's director of business development and marketing for the US, about the recent US budget news in this week's Industry Voice.   Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

This episode in the Weekly Defence Podcast, we provide you with the latest news from the defence sector, take an up-close look at the Bronco 3 from ST Engineering, chat with the Global SOF Foundation, and hear from our sponsor Nammo.News Round Up (01:23)Helen Haxell is back, covering the latest news alongside our naval expert and editor-in-chief Richard Thomas, our land editor Beth Maundrill, and our air domain reporter Tim Martin. One topic dominates the conversation this week - the US DoD budget, which is set to increase by 5% going into the new fiscal year.Trump seeks $33 billion hike in US DoD budgetUSMC looks to buy Reaper UAVsInterview – ST Engineering's Bronco 3 (09:45)Beth went to Finland recently to talk to Dominic Phoon of ST Engineering about the company's latest vehicle – the Bronco 3. The vehicle combines the best elements of the Bronco 1 and 2 in a more lightweight platform, and ST Engineering brought the Bronco 3 to Finland to test it in arctic conditions. Insight: All eyes on all-terrain vehiclesInterview – Global SOF Foundation (19:36)Tony Skinner, our VP of content, talks to Stu Bradin, president and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation, a professional association advocating for special operations worldwide. Meeting at the annual symposium hosted by the Foundation in Florida, they cover all you need to know about the Global SOF Foundation itself, and the current state of the SOF market. Industry Voice (34:06)Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, is back as our Industry Voice. This week he talks about the special forces sector, and how the relationship between SOF and industry has developed over recent years. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

This week we take a look at the Avalon and SCTX shows, talk about our upcoming Armoured Vehicle report, and interview Leonardo about their latest electronic warfare developments.As always, we also give you the latest news in the defence sector, and our sponsor Nammo is this week's Industry Voice. News Round Up (01:14)With Helen away, our editor-in-chief Richard Thomas steps up to lead this week's round up. First, he talks to our Asia-Pacific editor Gordon Arthur about the Avalon Airshow. Avalon 2019: New UAVs break cover Down UnderAvalon 2019: Seeds sown for Team Reaper in AustraliaThen, our land reporter Kate Martyr covers the various counter-UAV technologies on display at SCTX in London. She also covers all the latest news to have crossed the land desk, including the recent comments from defence secretary Gavin Williamson.Airports more amenable to counter-drone technologyUK MoD opts for high-risk robot acquisition strategyIn the water this week, Richard covers the new contract between Thales and the Dutch navy regarding a new fire control system, as well as rumours regarding the early retirement of the USS Harry S Truman.Future M-frigates to be fitted with next-gen fire control systemUS Navy might retire aircraft carrier earlyTo round off our news round up for the week, our host touches upon the purchase of four F-35s by Singapore, as well as the reveal of Boeing's secretive Loyal Wingman programme.Singapore to buy four F-35s, with option for eight moreAvalon 2019: Secretive Loyal Wingman breaks coverThe Shephard Armoured Vehicle Report (27:16)Our VP of content Tony Skinner talks to Matthew Smith, Shephard's director of analysis, outlining the findings of the 2019 Shephard Armoured Vehicles Market Report. The report gives a global overview of the armoured vehicle market over the next 10 years.The Shephard Armoured Vehicles ReportInterview – Leonardo EW (37:59)Our air editor Helen Haxell interviews Mark Hewer, VP of Integrated Mission Solutions at Leonardo Electronics, about the company's latest contract with NATO, and the electronic warfare equipment being provided by the OEM.Industry Voice (51:28)In this week's Industry Voice segment, Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talks about the development of longer-range precision munitions, and the implications of such systems becoming generally available. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest