On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Bryon Callan of the…

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Sam Bendett of the Center for Naval Analyses discusses the summit between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping and the latest on Russia’s war on Ukraine including Moscow’s decision to return tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, Russian and Turkish investment in unmanned systems; Dr. David Asher of the Hudson Institute discusses the inefficacy of US sanctions on Russia and what Washington has to do to inflict sufficient damage on Putin and the Russian economy to drive change, and the punitive sanctions that should be imposed on China to undermine Beijing’s military capabilities and hold Beijing accountable for covid-19; and Byron Callan of Capital Alpha Partners on what to expect from upcoming congressional defense spending hearings, the potential pitfalls of Raytheon’s single defense unit is, and a look at the week ahead with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Sam Bendett of the Center for Naval Analyses discusses what to expect from Xi Jinping’s visit with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, update on progress of Russian forces in Ukraine, Moscow’s return of Soviet era restrictions on speech, and lessons in the wake of Russia’s downing of a US Reaper over the Black Sea; and Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners discusses details of the Biden administration’s defense budget request, whether the banking crisis will constrain the Federal Reserve’s ability to raise interest rates, whether arms control agreements are effectively dead, the impact of GOP anti-Ukraine statements mirroring Kremlin rhetoric, and a look at the week ahead with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, the Defense & Aerospace Team, Chris Cavas, Chris Servello, Lara Winter and JJ Gertler, dissect and  analyze DoD’s FY 2024 budget submission with host Vago Muradian.

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Byron Callan of…

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell,  Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas, USAF, the commander of the US Air Force Recruiting Command, discusses what makes America’s newest generation tick, the challenges in attracting them to military service in a society where fewer Americans service in uniform and how that all impacts recruiting, the difficulties of retaining talent whether on the active-duty force or transitioning them to Reserve or Air National Guard units, how a new generation is helping change the force, and how the military services are cooperating closely despite competing intensely for talent with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Sam Bendett of the Center for Naval Analyses discusses Russia’s incremental advances on Bakhmut, the largest tank on tank engagement in Europe since the Battle of Kursk and why Russia was routed by Ukrainian forces, what Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu’s visit to the front, claims by Wagner Group’s Yevgeny Prigozhin that his force isn’t able to advance because it can’t get enough ammunition, Belarus ramps up drone production to help Moscow as it gets harder to buy DJI commercial quad copters in Russia; and our producer Chris Servello discusses the messaging challenges facing the Biden administration as it prepares to submit it’s defense budget request — expected at about $850 billion — to Congress March 13, the potential perils of a defense budget nearing a trillion dollars as American question the state of the nation’s infrastructure and debt, and a look at the week ahead with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Todd Harrison, who leads Metrea Strategic Insights — the think tank within the innovative defense and aerospace company — who remains affiliated with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discusses expectations as the Biden administration prepares to submit its 2024 budget request to Congress, how much will be requested as well as spending priorities, the impact of debt ceiling deliberations and ways to avoid a devastating default, the prospect for a full-year continuing resolution, and the perils of innovation theater with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. 

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Sam Bendett of the Center for Naval Analyses discusses Russia’s war on Ukraine on the conflict’s first anniversary, the prospect that the Wagner Group will have competition, new generation of US drones heading to Ukraine, and lessons Moscow has learned from the war; and Bryon Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners on inflation, war lessons and budget expectations, and a look at the week ahead with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. 

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Sabra Horne, an NSA and CISA veteran who is now the entrepreneur in residence at the BMNT consultancy, discusses efforts to accelerate US government and Pentagon innovation efforts are bearing fruit, where progress is being made, why real innovation is more than just technology but culture change and personnel practices, how to speed the process, the role of the Office of Personnel Management in crafting a talent management system that rewards prudent risk taking, and luring new talent to government service at a time when working for private industry is increasingly more lucrative with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.