Podcasts about raytheon missiles

COLONEL John O'Grady, US Army (Retired) Director, Strategic Engagements and Army Modernization, Raytheon Missiles and Defense.​ Former NCAA Division I Athlete, West Point Graduate, and 2x Bronze Star recipient.​ Managed a $14.4B portfolio responsible for aligning and allocating resources to train the 1.1 million United States Army Soldiers.​ Advise C-suite executives, corporate leaders, and collegiate and professional sports coaches, and their teams.​ Advised the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army.​ Led 500 soldiers in combat, the unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, for “extraordinary heroism in the face of an armed enemy.”​ During his time in the military, John led an organization from the start-up phase of 15 people to a 3.5K person organization, in a period of 2 years.​ John works at the intersection of culture, leadership, and teamwork to ensure leaders and team can unlock their full potential, perform optimally and in a sustainable manner. Find out more about John O'Leary at https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-o-grady-leadership/. Find out more about O'Grady Leadership Consulting at https://www.ogleadership.com/.

Travis Mayberry is the Technical Area Lead for Additive Manufacturing at Raytheon Missiles and Defense. He has been with Raytheon for 13 years and recently graduated with his Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University through the Raytheon Advanced Studies Program while working part-time. He has a background in design, thermal system architecture, and metal additive manufacturing. He currently leads the Additive Manufacturing Internal Research and Development efforts for Raytheon Missiles and Defense, and is involved in a number of cross-Raytheon Technologies efforts in additive. He has presented over 60 technical presentations internally and externally, and holds 13 patents and 4 trade secrets with Raytheon. Before we get started head over to www.3degreescompany.com and subscribe to the podcast. Remember you can listen to the show anywhere you download your podcasts including Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or Stitcher. Also, if you or your company are looking for materials, qualification, and or general Additive Manufacturing support. Reach out to the team through our website or via email at info@3degreescompany.com

In this episode, sponsored by Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Scott Spence, the Executive Director of Naval Integrated Solutions, talks to host Bill Hamblet about the SPY-6 radar and its deployment on Arleigh Burke-class Type III DDGs, Ford-class carriers, and amphibious ships.

**Sponsored Content** On this special edition of the Defense & Aerospace Report, Raytheon Missiles and Defense's Abel Ghanooni, the Senior Director leading Short Range Air Defense and Rapid Development Programs discusses the company's sensors and weapon systems to detect, engage and defend against Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) with Special Productions Producer John Schofield. This conversation is part of our Association of the United States Army coverage and was sponsored Raytheon Missiles and Defense.

Raytheon Missiles & Defense has 1,100 security-cleared job openings so opportunity abounds. Plus, 90% of the cleared individuals recommended by the Military Relations team get an interview with a hiring manager. Find out about more of M&D's opportunities and their programs supporting veterans in this discussion with Tony Gilbert, Program Manager of Military and Veteran Recruitment with Raytheon Missiles and Defense. “The company's values are very similar to what we held in the military. And people live those values. They really believe what we do has a purpose. And it's bigger than just us. It's supporting our constitution, supporting our rights, all our rights. And that's what makes me get up every day. I tell my kids, I am just as proud to put on my Raytheon Technologies shirt every day, as I was my military uniform for over 20 years.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/raytheon-missiles-and-defense-support-for-transitioning-military/

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Renée Filiatrault speaks to Col (ret'd) Brett Boudreau, Peter Bates, and RAdm (ret'd) Brett Heimbigner about how to defeat and deter the modern threats to North America. This episode is an excerpt from our North American Defence Conference, which took place on May 19th, 2022 in Ottawa. The event was made possible thanks to the Department of National Defence's MINDS Program, our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Irving Shipbuilding, and Davie Shipyard, as well as our conference title sponsor L3 Harris Technologies and bronze sponsor Raytheon Technologies Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding and Davie Shipyard. Participants' bios RAdm (ret'd) Brett Heimbigner is the Raytheon Missiles & Defense Director for NORAD and USNORTHCOM Requirements and Capabilities in Colorado Springs. Brett Boudreau served in the Canadian Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. He is a fellow at CGAI. Peter G. Bates is a retired Canadian diplomat and CGAI Fellow. Host Bio: Renee Filiatrault is a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Dave Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Recording Date: 19 May 2022 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. SNA Day Two…We interview Kim Ernzen, vice president of Naval Power at Raytheon Missiles & Defense. During our conversation we discuss the new SPY-6 radar and the numerous Raytheon missile programs underway and in development for the Navy. Our SNA coverage is sponsored by HII and Raytheon Missiles & Defense–for more information please visit raytheonmissilesanddefense.com . Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. SNA Day Two…We interview Lawrence Ryder, Vice President, Business Development & External Relations at Austal USA. During our conversation we discuss on-going build efforts, Austal's move into the ship maintenance business and expansion in to steel shipbuilding. Our SNA coverage is sponsored by HII and Raytheon Missiles & Defense–for more information please visit raytheonmissilesanddefense.com . Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

On this week's Cyber Report, sponsored by Northrop Grumman, Justin Sherman of the Atlantic Council think tank and a Wired magazine contributor discusses what to look for in '22. In our SNA recap Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors public relations firm and co-host of the Cavas Ships podcast discusses messaging at the Surface Navy Association Conference during days one and two. Our SNA coverage is sponsored by Huntington Ingalls Industries and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. SNA Day One…We interview retired Navy Captain Mark Vandroff, Chief Executive Officer of Fincantieri Marinette Marine. During our discussion Mark reviews the current programs underway, the capital improvements being made and the hiring effort the company has in progress. Our SNA coverage is sponsored by Raytheon Missiles & Defense--for more information please visit raytheonmissilesanddefense.com . Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we take a look at the major news from the floor of Dubai Airshow 2021 and talk with Defence Insight about global trends in the procurement of second-hand platforms for ground forces.News from Dubai Airshow 2021 [01:20] Shephard correspondent Leonid Nersisyan is on the line from Dubai to look at highlights from the show. Major news, discussed with host Noemi Distefano and Air Editor Tim Martin, includes the overseas show debut of the Russian Su-75 Checkmate aircraft; new UAVs from Emirati conglomerate EDGE Group plus an exclusive interview with the company CEO; new capabilities on display by Israeli companies and potential export opportunities; and updates on procurement (or potential procurement) contracts for the H225M and AW609 helicopters. Deep-Dive – Global market for second-hand armoured vehicles [32:20]Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira and Senior Land Analyst at Shephard Defence Insight discuss the landscape for procurement of armoured vehicles platforms worldwide.While some countries might opt for new vehicles, others might look at second-hand vehicles to match tighter budgets. Which militaries are mostly attracted to this type of procurement? And which countries are the biggest supplier of second-hand capabilities? Industry Voice - Raytheon Missiles and Defense [50:11]Creative Director Tony Skinner speaks to Paul Ferraro, Vice President of Air Power at Raytheon Missiles and Defense, to look at countermeasures currently on offer on the market to tackle the issue of ballistic missile threats. This episode was produced by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing by Fred Prest 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we look at the main news from the Pacific Future Forum in Portsmouth and dive into export news for the Airbus A400M. We also discuss Estonian procurement priorities, and talk to BAE Systems about its recent contract under the Future Maritime Support Programme.Newsround - [00:48] The Shephard news team takes a look at recent developments across the air, land, and sea domains.In focusSea – [1:35]Senior Naval Reporter Harry Lye reports on the Pacific Future Forum, which took place last week in Portsmouth. As part of its 'Global Britain in a competitive age' mantra, the RN has deployed two OPVs to the Far East to strengthen relationships with allies in the region. The deployment of two Batch 2 River-class OPVs follows the maiden deployment of Carrier Strike Group 21. How will the presence of the OPVs strengthen relationships between the UK and Indo-Pacific countries? Will the two OPVs eventually return to the UK? Air – [7:18] Air Editor Tim Martin reports on his attendance at the Airbus media day held on 25 October in Spain. During the event, the company outlined export prospects for its A400M transport aircraft and it also disclosed information on a deal with Kazakhstan.Elsewhere, Airbus addressed some issues related to their involvement in the Franco-German Maritime Airborne Weapons System programme. Airbus expects to see new studies to be conducted on that front. Land – [16:35]Senior Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira delivers an exclusive from Estonia following the release of it FY2022 defence budget. Which platforms is the country looking to procure? Which tenders will be launched at the end of 2021? Interview – BAE Systems [26:49]Harry Lye is on the line with Dean Kimber, Head of Asset Management at BAE Systems, to discuss a new UK MoD contract award for the company to support HMNB Portsmouth. In a JV with KBR, BAE will provide hard facilities management for assets at the base. https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/bae-systems-kbr-begin-future-maritime-support-prog/Industry Voice – Raytheon Missiles and Defence [35:45] Creative Director Tony Skinner grabs a chat with Tom Laliberty, Vice President of Land Warfare & Air Defence at Raytheon Missiles and Defence, to discuss the company's recent work in the C-UAS systems arena. Noemi Distefano produced this episode with music and sound mixing by Fred Prest. 

Last month, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) took a hypersonic missile prototype built by Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Northrop Grumman and completed a successful free-flight test.This test involved a Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) missile. The HAWC's engine got it to as fast as five times the speed of sound, about 3,853 miles per hour. It was a monumental moment for hypersonics, which are expected to be the new frontier for advanced weaponry. But now, Reuters reports the Pentagon is saying hypersonics are too expensive. It requests defense contractors cut the ultimate cost of such weapons as a unit can cost tens of millions.

Two weeks ago, an elite team completed the first successful free-flight test of the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) missile. Raytheon Missiles & Defense worked with Northrop Grumman to build the prototype for DARPA.For the test, the HAWC was released from underneath the wing of an aircraft. Seconds after it deployed, the missile's solid rocket motor boosted it to supersonic speeds. The HAWC's scramjet (supersonic combustion ramjet) engine ignited and accelerated the missile to hypersonic speeds above Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound).

The air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons employed by the U.S. armed forces and its allies are not designed and fielded by the military alone but requires close collaboration with industry partners. On this bonus episode, John "Clyde" Thayer and Steve Milano of Raytheon Missiles & Defense discuss some of the company's best known “Air Dominance” weapons, such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM, and the recently fielded StormBreaker smart weapon.Our thanks to Raytheon Missiles & Defense for making this episode possible.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast we speak to the Global Special Operation Forces Foundation (GSOF) to look at the aftermath of the Western involvement in Afghanistan, and we hear from Raytheon Missiles and Defence about the future of air dominance. Newsround [00:00]The UK has finally released its National Space Strategy on 27 September after two delays. In the new vision the UK is looking at contributing to the a multi-billion pound space industry by boosting private investment and fostering partnership with NATO allies and countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft for the French navy is expected to reach IOC in October, following recent upgrades to Standard 6 configuration of five more aircraft in mid-September.On 28 September the Greek Defence Minister signed an MoU with Naval Group and MBDA, opening negotiations for supply of new FDI frigates to the Greek Navy in a deal worth €3 billion. The Australian Defence Force awarded a $6.17 billion contract to a domestic firm for the production of 40 small rough-terrain vehicles (RTVs). Interview – Global Special Operation Forces Foundation (GSOF) [05:19]News Editor Ben Vogel speaks to Stuart Bradin, President and CEO of GSOF. In an exclusive interview, Bradin discusses the lessons learnt by the Special Operation Forces community in the past twenty years of war in Afghanistan and challenges ahead as the need to deliver multi-domain operations become more apparent. Industry Voice – Raytheon Missiles and Defence [36:40]Creative Director Tony Skinner speaks to Steve Dickman, Executive Director, Air Dominance Product Area and Alison Howlett, StormBreaker Programme Director at Raytheon Missiles and Defense to define the concept of air dominance, its importance and the work the company is carrying out in this sector. This episode was produced by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing by Fred Prest 

AUKUS fallout, US eyes Wedgetail and 8x8 armoured platformsIn this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, the team looks at the AUKUS fallout, the latest USAF interest in procuring the E-7A Wedgetail, new Czech investment in artillery systems and the worldwide market for armoured vehicles. Newsround [2:34]Thales and Schiebel have joined forces to serve the growing appetite from navies for UAS-based ISTAR capabilities.Greece is expected to decide on its frigate requirement by the end of 2021, with Lockheed Martin joining the competition with its multi-mission ship design. Brazilian defence equipment exports reached a new record in the first half of 2021, with sales of $1.35 billion. On 16 September the Australian Department of Defence released an RfP under Project Air 6502 Phase 1, calling for bidders to provide a Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defence system.In focus The team engage in a roundtable discussion looking at news from Europe, the US and elsewhere across the air, land and sea domains. Topics include the move by Czech MoD to upgrade artillery systems by procuring new Caesar self-propelled howitzers to replace the obsolete Dana design. USAF senior officers continue to eye the acquisition of the AMTI radar-equipped Boeing E-7A Wedgetail platform as a stopgap solution to replace the ageing E-3 Sentry.[18:29] AUKUS pact implicationsThe team also considers the implications of the AUKUS programme on existing Franco-British programmes and agreements.  Deep dive – 8x8 global vehicle market [28:52]Multimedia Journalist Noemi Distefano is on the line with Shephard Defence Insight Senior Land Analyst Sonny Butterworth to dive into the world of 8x8 armoured vehicles. Sonny gives an update on emerging manufacturers, ongoing export deals and an overall view of a global market which has seen rising demand in recent years. This episode was brought to you in partnership with Raytheon Missiles and DefenceProduced by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing by Fred Prest.    

Hypersonics: Fostering Innovation and Research at Mach 5 E17 In this episode of AZTechCast, the official podcast of the Arizona Technology Council, distinguished business leaders from Raytheon Missiles & Defense, the University of Arizona College of Engineering and the U.S. Air Force Academy joined Council President and CEO, Steve Zylstra, to discuss the importance of […] The post Hypersonics: Fostering Innovation and Research at Mach 5 E17 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Hypersonics: Fostering Innovation and Research at Mach 5 E17 In this episode of AZTechCast, the official podcast of the Arizona Technology Council, distinguished business leaders from Raytheon Missiles & Defense, the University of Arizona College of Engineering and the U.S. Air Force Academy joined Council President and CEO, Steve Zylstra, to discuss the importance of […]

“No matter what your job is, no matter which service you're in, there are incredibly valuable leadership, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills that every person in the military has, and [translates very well to help the digital transformation underway at Raytheon Missiles and Defense].” This week, we are honored to welcome Wesley (Wes) D. Kremer to the FourBlock Podcast for an insightful and informative conversation on leadership with co-host Mike Abrams. As president of Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a business of Raytheon Technologies, Wes leads 31,000 employees and is responsible for a broad portfolio of air and missile defense systems, precision weapons, radars, command and control systems and advanced defense technologies. In this episode, Wes discusses reflects on his career with Raytheon Missiles and Defense and on his military service, including what prompted him to join the military, why it was his dream to join the U.S. Air Force, and what he did during his 11 years in service. Wes notes how building relationships during his transition helped him secure his first post-military job and shares lessons learned from his time in the military and in his first civilian role before joining Raytheon Missiles and Defense. Wes and Mike talk in-depth about leadership, sharing invaluable insights about what veterans can bring to leadership roles in the civilian workforce, what the hallmark of a true leader is, and how scaling leadership – delegating responsibility versus delegating tasks – makes you a more strategic leader and helps the employees under you grow. An electrical engineer and U.S. Air Force veteran, Wes has decades of executive experience in aerospace and defense. He held multiple leadership positions at Raytheon Company prior to its merger with United Technologies Corporation in 2020, including president of both the Raytheon Missile Systems and the Integrated Defense Systems businesses. In the U.S. Air Force, he served as a weapon systems officer on F-111 and F-15E aircraft and flew more than 90 combat sorties in Iraq and Bosnia. He holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Montana State University and an MBA in engineering technology management from City University of Seattle. ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace. General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat. But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.  FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers.  Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, founder of FourBlock, and author of two military transition books. He represents the military transition perspective. Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey represents the civilian perspective of this issue.  Veterans, explore new industries and make the right connections. Find a career that fits your calling. Join us at fourblock.org/ Sponsor our program or host a class to equip more of our veterans at fourblock.org/donate. Follow FourBlock on Social Media  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Podcast episodes are produced and edited by the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration.  

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast from the Navy League's Sea, Air & Space Symposium and Trade Show , our guest is segment one is Wesley D. Kremer, president of Raytheon Missiles & Defense. In segment two our guest is Jon Rambeau, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin's Integrated Warfare Systems and Sensors unit. Finally, in our roundtable segment, we break down the show with Bryan McGrath of The Ferrybridge Group, and Chris Servello, co-host of the CavasShips Podcast and a founder of Provision Advisors.

Host Beverly Kirk is joined by Erin Kocourek, Senior Director of Requirements and Capabilities at Raytheon Missiles & Defense, for a conversation on the United States' efforts to build up hypersonic offensive and defensive capabilities. Additionally, they discuss the shortage of hypersonic engineering talent in the U.S., and the efforts being made to strengthen the industry.  

Host Beverly Kirk is joined by Erin Kocourek, Senior Director of Requirements and Capabilities at Raytheon Missiles & Defense, for a conversation on the United States' efforts to build up hypersonic offensive and defensive capabilities. Additionally, they discuss the shortage of hypersonic engineering talent in the U.S., and the efforts being made to strengthen the industry.  

In this episode, Andrew and Navin are joined by Wes Kremer, president of Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a business of Raytheon Technologies. They discuss the impact of digital transformation on the defense industry, COVID-19, and the importance of improved education for the future of STEM.  Wes Kremer is an electrical engineer and a US Air Force Veteran with extensive experience in defense and aerospace. He previously served as president of the Raytheon Missile Systems and the Integrated Defense Systems businesses.

Both the armed services and contractors are trying to speed design and prototyping of new platforms and weapons using digital techniques. They're taking traditional computer aided design and updating it with artificial intelligence and machine learning, giving development a sort of autonomy it's never had. And building more sophisticated virtual environments in which to test new platforms. For one view of how industry is doing this, the Federal Drive turned to the president of Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Wes Kramer.

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we discuss UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Integrated Review announcement in the House of Commons on Tuesday 16 March ahead of the MoD Command Paper to be released next week; and we look at attitude of the Biden administration to Indo-Pacific partnerships. Newsround [00:48]Raytheon Missiles & Defense claims to have successfully completed the ‘first-ever demonstration' for the US Army of a Stinger missile fired from a Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Unit.US Army artillery planners are working with small businesses to come up with innovative solutions to the challenge of increasing cannon firing rates.The Indian Navy submarine fleet received a shot in the arm last week, when the third Project 75 diesel-electric boat was commissioned in Mumbai.In focus:In news from the air desk, Air Editor Tim Martin looks at the Integrated Review in the context of  additional funding for F-35B fighter aircraft.Tim also looks at a new contract for the UK to procure Aerovironment Switchblade loitering munitions.Senior Editor Naval Richard Thomas looks at the plan in the Integrated Review to increase the maximum number of nuclear warheads in the UK arsenal. What is the reasoning behind the decision? Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira dives into the future of major UK armoured vehicle programmes. Does the IR's focus on other areas such as cyber mean the government could neglect, slow down, or even cut the Ajax, Boxer, and Challenger 2 programmes?Flavia also reports on last week's latest House of Commons Defence committee, which expressed concerns over the obsolescence of the British Army armoured fleet. Interview- US strategy in the Asia- Pacific [27:44] Richard Thomas is on the line with Editor and podcast host Duncan Bartlett to discuss recent visits to Tokyo and Seoul of US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, and the meeting between the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the Chinese Foreign Minister. What are the US plans for future partnerships in the Indo-Pacific?What does China's 6.8% rise in defence spending mean for the US and neighbouring countries?Industry Voice-  Wӓrtsilӓ Defence Solutions Ltd [49:49]Shephard Media's creative director Tony Skinner talks to Chris Rowlands, Managing Director of Wӓrtsilӓ Defence Solutions Ltd (WDSL) about the role of shaft line solutions in ensuring naval readiness. To learn more, go to: https://www.wartsila.com/insights/whitepaper/improving-seal-reliabilityThis episode was produced by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing by Fred Prest 

George Sarkodie is a Systems Engineer at Raytheon Missiles & Defense. George graduated from the University of North Texas in 2020 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. During college, George served as the SEDS USA Vice Chair. Obi Anyadiegwu is a Project Engineer at Lockheed Martin Skunkworks. Obi graduated from the University of North Texas in 2020 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. As a student, Obi served on the SEDS USA Board of Directors as Secretary and Member at Large. George & Obi are founding partners of the Zed Factor Fellowship. ZFF empowers aspiring aerospace professionals from underrepresented backgrounds through practical experiences and community outreach. For more info, visit zedfactorfellowship.org.

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast we talk to software supplier Aerogility about its cloud-based predictive maintenance and forecasting solutions; and catch up with our Military Training Editor on recent developments and technologies in that field.Newsround (00:32)In the US, GM Defense is set to deliver the initial batch of prototype Infantry Support Vehicles to the US Army for testing on 26 October.The USAF has awarded Raytheon Missiles and Defense a contract for Lot 6 production of StormBreaker precision-guided glide bombs.  In the naval domain, Russia is assessing the results of the latest test-firing of the Tsirkon hypersonic missile from the frigate Admiral Gorshkov. News in Focus:Despite the pandemic,  Naval Group still plans to deliver FDI frigate FNS Amiral Ronarc'h, destined for the French Navy in 2023 .News Editor Ben Vogel and Senior Editor - Naval Richard Thomas discuss where FDI fits into the French Navy of the future.As COVID-19 issues continue to affect industry, Saab has admitted its Gripen E/F programme has had to undergo reassessment, with the company turning to new suppliers and implementing a series of ‘mitigating actions'. Air Editor Tim Martin reports.The UK's House of Commons Defence Committee released an update on 20 October about progress in delivering the next generation of armoured vehicles for the British Army. Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira brings us up to date on the matter.Deep Dive – Simulation and Training programmes (22:18)Developers and manufacturers worldwide continue the pursuit of new AI technologies, which are set to disrupt the way militaries train. Multimedia Journalist Noemi Distefano is on the line with Military Training Editor Trevor Nash for an update on some cutting-edge programmes covering tailored training, physiological training and olfactory stimulation.What's the role of the UK space sector in the ‘Global Britain' envisioned for the future? Listen to Shephard Studio's Defining the Future podcast, sponsored by our partner Raytheon UK . What connectivity issues are the US military facing? Listen to Shephard Studio's podcast series on Five Eyes Connectivity, sponsored by our partner Viasat. Interview: Aerogility (38:54)Tim Martin speaks to Nigel Yard, head of defence and primes division at Aerogility, about the company's  cloud-based predictive forecasting solutions that can help plan maintenance and engineering requirements for air forces.

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we look into a Czech deal with Bell for Viper and Venom helicopters; US research into self-healing materials à la Terminator 2; and next steps for Japanese defence after PM Shinzo Abe announced his resignation.Newsround [01:15]Lockheed Martin intends to offer a UAV ‘wingman' concept to function alongside Polish F-35A aircraft, but the Polish MoD must still define its final requirements before selecting industry partners.COVID-19 is causing problems for the Royal Navy, after some crew members on HMS Queen Elizabeth tested positive for the virus. This has delayed the scheduled departure of the aircraft carrier from its base in Portsmouth. US Army scientists have created a form of self-healing material that may one day be used by autonomous systems such as UAVs to repair themselves. The 3D-printable material would have the ability to reconfigure itself thanks to a dynamic bond in the structure of the polymers.News in focus Senior Editor Richard Thomas discusses the domestic defence industry in the GCC region. What are the trends and what are the prospects as countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE press on with developing their own capabilities?Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira describes how the US Army is looking to get ‘more bang for its buck' by funding research into novel energetic materials. These materials might not only enhance firepower but also increase the effective range of weapons.The DoD has awarded Bell a $272 million contract to produce and deliver eight UH-1Y Venom and four AH-1Z Viper aircraft to the Czech Republic. Air Editor Tim Martin has more details: is it a good deal for the Czechs and how will these helicopters fit into their force structure?Interview- Raytheon Air Power [17.18]News Editor Ben Vogel is on the line with Paul Ferraro, the newly minted VP of the Air Power business in Raytheon Missiles & Defense, about how the recently merged company continues to develop air-to-air and air-to-surface effectors.Deep Dive – Spotlight on Japan [34:33]Duncan Bartlett, ex-BBC Tokyo correspondent and author of the blog Japan Story, speaks to Richard Thomas about the country's changing military posture and the future of the Japan-US alliance.Industry Voice- Viasat [55:03]VP Content Tony Skinner grabs a word with Pete Camana, Chief Technology Officer for Tactical Data Links at Viasat Inc, about how the company is pushing the boundaries for Link 16 in low Earth orbit.This episode was produced by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing by Fred Prest