The Defense.info team offers a range of insightful podcasts, designed to provide a scaffolded perspective on critical global strategic issues. Each episode unpacks layered insights on defense and security, building a clearer, well-supported understanding of complex topics. Exclusively available on our website, these podcasts give listeners an essential framework to interpret the latest developments with context and depth. Many of these podcasts highlight our longer reports or publications and provide a discussion of their findings and perspectives.
Podcasts
01/08/2025
This podcast discusses the recently released book, The Australian Defence Force: Meeting the Modernization Challenges.
The book examines the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) modernization efforts in light of evolving geopolitical realities, particularly concerning China. The book analyzes the challenges of balancing immediate readiness with long-term force planning.
The author incorporates interviews and presentations from the 2024 Sir Richard Williams Foundation seminar, highlighting perspectives from various ADF branches and allied nations (U.S., U.K.).
Key themes include the impact of political cycles on defense spending, the need for a national security strategy, and the crucial role of industry collaboration in achieving modernization goals.
The book also explores the complexities of building combat mass through a networked, “kill web” approach, focusing on adaptability and rapid technological upgrades.
12/06/2024
We are publishing a book in March 2025 which focuses on the Italian airpower enterprise.
This book highlights Italy’s significant role in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. The book details Italy’s contributions to F-35 manufacturing and maintenance at the Cameri facility, highlighting its status as a key production and sustainment hub for European and allied partners. Furthermore, the book highlights the integration of the F-35B into the Italian Navy’s ITS Cavour aircraft carrier and its implications for sea-based operations. Finally, the book discusses Italy’s participation in multinational exercises, such as Pitch Black, showcasing its long-range deployment capabilities and commitment to international partnerships, and the development of advanced pilot training facilities.
The book is based on interviews in Italy, the United States and Australia conducted with Italian pilots and airpower leaders since 2013.
The main articles are written in English but with Italian translations for an Italian audience.
This Deep Dive podcast was produced by NotebookLM and provides a look at the forthcoming book.
Featured photo: An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, conducts aerial refueling with four Italian F-35B Lightning II, attached to ITS Cavour Carrier Strike Group. (Official U.S. Navy photo). October 18, 2024
11/27/2024
This report details a paradigm shift in shipbuilding, focusing on Denmark’s innovative approach.
Modular design, allowing for rapid upgrades and adaptable payloads, is central.
The shift emphasizes payload-centricity over platform-specific designs, utilizing autonomous systems and standardized container dimensions.
This modularity enables cost-effective production, facilitates international collaboration, and enhances operational flexibility.
The adoption of this model by other nations, such as the UK and Singapore, is also discussed.
In a Deep Dive podcast based on NotebookLM, this report is discussed.