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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 28, 25] AI Strategy Corporation’s Dave Mroczka

On today’s program, sponsored by Elbit America, Dave Mroczka, the president and chief executive of the innovative firm AI Strategy Corporation, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the company’s 9-Hi technology that uses artificial intelligence to help the military services dramatically reduce the time it takes to develop both requirements and make acquisition decisions, accelerating the delivery of capabilities that in turn helps avoid the costs associated and perils of prolonged delays in decision making, especially for companies trying to navigate the “Valley of Death.”

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 27, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead

On this week’s Look Ahead Podcast, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian discuss the House’s reconciliation package and defense budget outlook, President Trump’s priority Golden Dome system and companies that stand to benefit, takeaways from hearings including the F-47 program and whether the Air Force would benefit from Block 80 F-16s now destined for export, data rights and whether the ability of the military services to repair the equipment they own, Europe’s ability to defend itself without help from the United States, and a look at the week ahead.

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Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [May 21, ’25] AEI’s Dr. Bill Greenwalt on Exports and ITAR

On today’s program, sponsored by Elbit America, Dr. Bill Greenwalt, a former Pentagon industrial affairs chief who is now with the American Enterprise Institute and the Silicon Valley Defense Group, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the problems with the US export control system and how the International Traffic in Arms Regulation should be updated; industrial impact if allies and partners shy away from purchasing US products that have long been market-leading thanks to quality, competitive pricing and security guarantees from Washington; the role lawmakers can play in reforming a system that became steadily more risk averse over the decades because of increasingly stringent congressional oversight; the outlook for AUKUS; and the logic of the Commerce Department 232 investigation on the national security implications of commercial aircraft, parts and jet engine sales.

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 19, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead

On this week’s Look Ahead Podcast, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian discuss Moody’s decision to downgrade US debt as lawmakers work to further cut taxes that could trigger further downgrades; the budget scenarios to watch as some even in the Trump administration talk about budget numbers that are “all over the place;” analysis of the arms deals the president announced during his visit to the Gulf; how America’s approach to arms exports should change; the impact of scaling mass on the US defense industrial base; takeaways from the weekend’s elections in Poland and Romania as well as talks to end the Ukraine war; and a look at the week ahead.

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 13, 25] Todd Harrison Reviews Recent Defense Headlines

Todd Harrison of the American Enterprise Institute joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the Trump administration’s “skinny budget” request; whether internal cost cutting moves will free enough resources to underwrite major programs; potential risks with the Army’s recent tradeoffs; the legacy of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency; what the Golden Dome air and missile defense system will mean for the Space Force; and impact of general officer cuts.

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 12, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead

On today’s program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners and Chris Servello, the co-host of our Cavas Ships podcast joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss when the Trump administration will disclose the details of it’s “skinny budget” request as congressional oversight committees start hearings; whether the so-called Department of Government Efficiency will have have a positive lasting impact in driving necessary and overdue reforms; nuances and takeaways from the latest conflict between India and Pakistan; changes in warfare as reflected at the SOF Week 2025 conference and tradeshow; what the nomination of industry veteran Jeffrey Bornstein as DoD comptroller; Vice President Vance’s different tone at the Washington edition of the Munich Security Conference; and a look at the week ahead.

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 07, 25] National Spectrum Consortium’s Joe Kochan on ‘Golden Opportunity’ for Spectrum Sharing

On today’s Technology Report, Joe Kochan, the chief executive officer of the National Spectrum Consortium, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the importance of better management and sharing of limited spectrum for national security needs, how President Trump’s top priority “Golden Dome” air and missile defense network will impact the spectrum, investment in new technologies to get more from limited bandwidth, the best model for government-industry cooperation, and Congress’ role in shaping the future of an ecosystem vital to economic prosperity and national defense. Check out the spectrum commentary that ran on the Breaking Defense website by Lt Gen Tom Trask, USAF Ret., the former vice commander of US Special Operations Command, who is now with the Navigator Global advisory firm and serves as a senior advisor to the consortium — “Today’s Spectrum Battle Offers a Golden Opportunity.”

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [May 05, 25] Byron Callan’s Week Ahead

On this week’s Look Ahead Podcast, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian discuss the Trump administration’s proposed $1 trillion “skinny” budget request; gauging tariff impacts as President Trump constantly shifts his stance; transformation at the Pentagon as Army shifts resources; outlook for Ukraine war; takeaways from Modern Day Marine; and a look at the week ahead.

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DEFAERO Daily Pod [Apr 30, 25] Harker & Becker on Leveraging Enterprise Data for National Security

Former acting Navy Secretary Tom Harker and retired Rear Adm. Christian “Boris” Becker who led the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, now senior advisers with Pantheon Data, join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the commentary they co-wrote with Pantheon Data CEO Kris Kenefic, — “The Need for Decision-Making Speed: Leveraging Enterprise Data for National Security” — on how to speed acquisition of data and AI capabilities that can help commanders with everything from faster and better decision-making to accountability; impediments to change; how to accelerate the acquisition process; and keys to ensuring cybersecurity.

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Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Apr 29, ’25] Latest on Ukraine War w/ Sam Bendett & Dr. Eugene Rumer

On today’s Land Warfare Series program, sponsored American Rheinmetall, Sam Bendett of the Center for Naval Analyses and Dr. Eugene Rumer, the director of the Russia and Eurasia program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss that latest on the Ukraine war including Moscow’s drive push Ukrainian forces from Russia’s Kursk region; the evolving use of unmanned systems as both sides try to out innovate the other; why Vladimir Putin proposed a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire after President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; Russia’s unchanged aims for the war, despite talks with Washington and Kyiv; prospect that fighting will cease anytime soon; whether Ukraine — working with Europe — can stand on its own if Washington “walks away” from talks as well as material and intelligence support; Ukraine’s role in Europe drive to rapidly rearm; why Russia’s recent air attacks on Ukrainian cities have been increasingly successful; and how long before Russia resets its forces as Moscow retains the same designed on its neighbors’ territory.

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