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Ben and Guy break down the arrival of the USS Gerald Ford carrier strike group to Latin America and gains by the Russian military in Ukraine, and they discuss the Pentagon's secretive Replicator program. Then, Thomas Akers, founder and CEO of the company Zone 5, joins the show to break down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's major acquisition reform speech and how it's playing inside the defense ind...

Ben and Guy discuss the possibility that the world is entering a new era of great power nuclear weapons tests and examine the likelihood that the U.S. could soon launch military strikes against Venezuela. Then, Bill Wright, the head of global government affairs at the company Elastic, joins the show to talk about cyber threats facing America and how vital it is for private companies to share threa...

Ben breaks down the high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Pentagon memo restricting communication with Congress, and how a Netflix film has jumpstarted the debate about U.S. missile defense. Then, retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Charlie Dunlap, executive director of the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security at Duke University Law School, joins the show...

Ben and Guy break down the cancellation of the planned Trump-Putin meeting, the groundbreaking new X-Bat drone, and the loss of faith in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth among some military generals and senior officers. Then, Robert Lightfoot, president of Lockheed Martin Space, joins the show to talk about the weaponization of space, the future of space exploration, and the Golden Dome missile shie...

Ben and Guy break down the latest on the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, the potential for U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, and the culmination of the Pentagon's feud with journalists. Then, they take you inside this week's Association of the United States Army conference. And Joe DeAntona, vice president for requirements & capabilities, land & air defense, at Raytheon, sits down for an in...

Ben and Washington Times correspondent Vaughn Cockayne break down the latest on Iran economic sanctions, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, the Pentagon's restrictions on journalists, and accusations that Chinese companies are using toy robots to spy on children. Then, Peter O'Donoghue and Deshawn Bell, of the company Tyto Athene, join the show to talk about 21st-century data dominance and the high-...

Ben breaks down the major speeches from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to hundreds of generals and admirals, and he discusses the wildly different cost projections for the Golden Dome missile shield. Then, Tomer Malchi, founder and CEO of the Israel-based company Asio, joins the show to discuss soldier-borne technology, 21st-century combat, drones, and much more. Plus, the "Thr...

Ben and Guy discuss the United Nations General Assembly, Russia's alleged violations of NATO airspace, the Pentagon's new restrictions on journalists, and this week's Air, Space & Cyber conference. Then, John Cofrancesco, the founder of American AI Logistics, joins the show to talk about about the future of government contracts in the age of artificial intelligence. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy discuss Israel's ramped-up military offensive in Gaza, the latest developments in the saga over TikTok's future in the U.S., and how NATO works to defend North America in the event of Russian attacks. Then, Rob Mitrevski and Tom Gould, executives with the top defense company L3 Harris, join the show to discuss the Golden Dome missile shield and the widely anticipated Air, Space and Cyb...

Ben and Guy discuss Israel's airstrikes against Hamas targets in Qatar, the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace, and the stunning new video allegedly showing a U.S. military encounter with a UFO. Then, French Adm. Pierre Vandier, the head of NATO's Allied Command Transformation, joins the show to discuss the alliance's preparations for future conflict, the role of human beings in 21st...

Ben and Guy discuss the major Chinese military parade and its geopolitical implications, the U.S. strike on an alleged drug cartel boat in the Caribbean, and much more. Then, Nick Myers, CEO and co-founder of the company Phoenix Tailings, joins the show to talk about China's dominance in rare earth elements and his company's work in helping the U.S. catch up. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy break down the upcoming Chinese military parade, the incredible pace of leadership changes across the Pentagon, and the Army's short range reconnaissance drone program. Then, Emily Kilcrease, senior fellow and director of the Energy, Economics, and Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, joins the show to talk about secondary tariffs on Russia's oil sector and why i...

Ben and Guy break down China's stance on President Trump's proposed Golden Dome missile shield and the potential fallout from any peace deal that gives Russia a chunk of Ukrainian territory. Then, Tyler Saltsman, the founder and CEO of EdgeRunner AI, joints the show to talk about his company's AI assistant for U.S. troops that can function without the internet and whether the Pentagon has become t...

National security reporter Vaughn Cockayne joins Guy while Ben is on leave to discuss the U.S. Coast Guard's tracking of Chinese vessels in the Arctic, new details on President Trump's Golden Dome missile shield, and the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Then retired U.S. Army Special Forces Col. Stu Bradin, the President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation, joins the show for a wide-ranging discussi...

Ben and Guy discuss President Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian President Putin, and the behind-the-scenes dynamics around U.S.-India relations and potential secondary tariffs on India's purchases of Russian oil. Then, Guy talks to retired Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler at the Space & Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Ala. Plus, the "Threat of the Week." 

Ben and Guy discuss the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the shifting attitudes of the Trump administration toward it, and they break down the Defense Department's new policy on working with top Washington think tanks. Then, retired Air Force Gen. David Deptula, dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, joins the show to talk about the future of American air power, whe...

Ben and Guy discuss the latest on Iran nuclear negotiations, the stalled Russia-Ukraine peace push, President Trump's major moves on artificial intelligence, and whether Russia deserves credit for the outcomes of the American Revolution and Civil War. Then, Rep. Michael McCaul, chair of the House Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the United States, joins the show to talk about...

Ben breaks down President Trump's shifting tone on Ukraine and NATO, and examines whether the president has reached the limits of his diplomatic power in negotiations with adversaries like Iran and Russia. And then Audrey Schaffer, a space policy expert and the vice president of strategy and policy at Slingshot Aerospace, joins the show to talk about the growing amount of space traffic and whether...

Ben and Guy discuss the apparent tension inside the Trump administration over aid to Ukraine, the likelihood that the U.S. could resume its bombing campaign against the Houthis, and growing cooperation between the Chinese and Russian militaries. Then, retired British Army Col. Richard Kemp joins the show to talk about his visit to the Gaza Strip and the work of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Pl...

Ben and Guy break down the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and their true impact, and the risk of nuclear fallout from those attacks. And they discuss President Trump's consequential trip to a NATO leaders meeting and major strides by China in quantum computing. Then, Dr. Mark Lewis, of the Purdue Applied Research Institute, joins the show to talk about hypersonic weapons research, t...

Ben and Guy break down President Trump's looming decision whether to order U.S. military strikes on Iran, Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, and the dangers to American national security posed by underground tunnels. Then, Ed Wong of the New York Times joins the show to talk about his latest book, "At the Edge of Empire - a family's reckoning with China." Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy discuss the potential for an Israeli military strike on Iran, the U.S. shortfall in shipbuilding, and the long-term ramifications of deploying active-duty Marines on American soil. Then, Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, deputy commanding general and acting commander of U.S. Army Materiel Command, joins the show to talk about the 3D printing of drones and how the Pentagon is rethinking the way it...

Ben and Guy break down the massive surge in Army recruiting, the potential for any U.S. involvement in Ukraine's drone swarm attack on Russia, and the threat from Chinese agro-terror. Then, Chris Jones, chief technology officer at Nightwing, joins the show to talk about American offensive cyber operations and much more. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben breaks down the high-stakes Shangri-La Security Dialogue, the U.S.-Canada rift over the Golden Dome missile shield, and President Trump's efforts to strike a nuclear deal with Iran and end conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Then, Alex Martin, co-founder and CEO of the company Clearspeed, joins the show to talk about the U.S. security vetting process for prospective government employees and foreign...

Ben breaks down President Trump's Golden Dome missile shield announcement, reports of dissension inside the administration over Syria policy, and the president's long-awaited phone call with Vladimir Putin. Then, retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins the show to discuss his recent trip to Ukraine, the threats from Chinese cyberattacks, and much more....