Allies in Innovation

This conversation explores why modern warfare doesn't start with a trigger pull but with sensing, jamming and deceiving across invisible frequencies. From a dramatic moment when Mike's jamming system neutralized an enemy radar in under a second, to the strategic paralysis unfolding in Ukraine, this episode unpacks why whoever owns the spectrum owns the fight. In this episode of Allies in Innovatio...

Europe has set itself a clear goal: be militarily ready by 2030. But with drone incursions, airspace violations and a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, is that timeline still realistic? And what does "ready" actually mean in practice? In this episode of Allies in Innovation , host Mikkel Svold revisits the EU security and defense agenda with Séverin Schnepp, Associate Director of European A...

Introduction A single malware attack once took down more than 6,000 wind turbines in Germany and disrupted satellite networks across Europe. What began as a cyber strike on Ukraine exposed something far bigger: how vulnerable our space infrastructure really is. In this episode of Allies in Innovation, host Mikkel Svold talks with Olga Nasibullina, co-founder of A42 and TheSign. Media, and Augusto...

A drone buzzes low over a restricted zone. It’s too small to spot on radar, too fast to intercept in time. It’s not science fiction. It’s happening right now, at nuclear plants, power grids and government offices. In this episode, host Mikkel Svold talks with Karsten Marrup from the Royal Danish Defense College and Lasse Due Jørgensen from Terma, a global leader in drone defense tech. They break d...

Cyber security is no longer an afterthought. Cyber threads are now shaping the foundation of defense and critical infrastructure systems. At the same time, emerging technologies like quantum computing and AI are accelerating faster than expected, bringing both opportunities and risks. In this episode of Allies in Innovation , host Mikkel Svold sits down once again with Samant Khajuria, Vice Presid...

How do you keep communication systems in space agile, secure, and mission-ready? Software-defined radio (SDR) might be your best answer. In this episode of Allies in Innovation, host Mikkel Svold talks with Andreas Stren , lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt , and Alexander Spaniol , RF engineer at Terma . They break down how SDR shifts control from hardware to software...

Is Europe ready for the next wave of security threats? With Denmark stepping into the EU presidency and war still raging in Ukraine, defense strategy across the continent is under pressure to adapt.  In this episode, host Mikkel Svold speaks with Christine Nissen, Chief Analyst at Think Tank Europa, and Séverin Schnepp, Associate Director at Terma, to uncover Denmark’s growing role, the EU’s shift...

Europe’s defense priorities are shifting fast – but are governments moving quickly enough? Join us at the Paris Air Show where we talk with Georgia Pickering from CMS Strategic and Steen Lynenskjold of Terma about how the UK and Denmark are responding to rising tensions, urgent rearming pressures, and what NATO and the EU are getting right – and wrong. In this episode You’ll learn about the fundin...

How do nations protect their most critical systems in an increasingly digital world?  In this episode of Allies in Innovation, host Mikkel Svold talks with Samant Khajuria, VP of Cyber and Quantum at Terma, and Jeffrey Saunders, CTO and Strategic Advisor at Denmark's National Defense Technology Center. They break down how governments, researchers, and the private sector work together to tackle cyb...

Space hardware is getting a software upgrade — and it’s changing the rules. In this episode, Mikkel Svold speaks with aerospace lecturer Andreas Stren and RF engineer Alexander Spaniol from Terma about how configurable tech like FPGAs is giving satellites a second life. Smarter systems mean in-mission updates, greater resilience, and real-time adaptability in unpredictable environments. For those...

Why is collaboration in space still so difficult? Despite high-profile partnerships like the ISS, geopolitical tensions, intellectual property disputes, and commercial interests often get in the way.   In this episode of Allies in Innovation, host Mikkel Svold talks with Kartik Kumar, CEO of satsearch , and Manfred Otto, Senior Director at Terma , about what’s really driving – and blocking – coope...

Is the maritime industry finally ready to go fully digital, or is tradition keeping it anchored in the past?  While aviation has embraced high-tech solutions, shipping has been slower to adapt. Autonomous vessels, AI-driven radar, and e-navigation promise a safer, more efficient future—but what’s standing in the way?   Host Mikkel Svold talks with Peter Roelofs , Senior Sales Manager at Terma , an...

How secure is your IT infrastructure—really? Are you confident it’s not a breach waiting to happen? In this episode, we talk with Samant Khajuria, VP of Cyber and Quantum at Terma, and Jeffrey Saunders, CTO at Denmark's National Defense Technology Center. They break down the realities of today’s cyber threats, from sophisticated attacks on critical infrastructure to the impact of AI and quantum co...

After three years, the Farnborough International Airshow finally returns. Terma is part of the long-awaited trade exhibition, showcasing the newest innovations within the aerospace and defense industries, Terma is proud to present their Multi Mission Pod and several other groundbreaking inventions. To shed light on today’s topic, two Terma-veterans of the annual airshow will be joining the podcast...

The Arctic region is under drastic change and so is the geopolitical situation. As the ice retracts, new resources are uncovered and accessibility increases. These changes create a new demand to maintain stability in the extreme environment, which is the topic of today’s episode. Not only is the Arctic an extremely vast area, but the remote location creates an array of technological challenges tha...

The Arctic region has undergone an extreme development both geographically and politically. Recently, a new layer of complexity has evolved; Russia decided to invade Ukraine and China has shown interest in the arctic as the ice retracts. The question: What is going to happen in the Arctic? The changing environment not only impacts people, but also the changes raise a string of geopolitical challen...

Today’s episode is a continuation of the last episode on innovation. It concerns how to facilitate innovation in large tech companies to ultimately create cutting-edge and innovative technologies. This episode focuses on how to facilitate innovation-practices as a tech company and answers the important question of how you get specialized experts to work together to create innovative solutions that...

When working with defense and space an innovative mindset is a must, but new opportunities equal uncertainty. Trying to solve a classified problem involves enormous risks associated with the innovative process while finding the solution. There is an endless list of definitions of innovation. Today’s guest, Jacob Brix, sees innovation as a process. You find opportunities, elaborate on them, test th...

In today’s episode, we’re taking you into space to talk about a small but quite fascinating gadget called ASIM, which is short for Atmosphere-Space Interactions Monitor. ASIM is an observatory installed on the European Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS) that monitors the high-altitude electrical discharges in the stratosphere and mesosphere above large thunderstorms. This joi...

Today, no military operation would be possible without digital systems for communication, situational awareness, and rapid decision support. But what happens if your command-and-control system gets hacked? Or if someone prevents, eavesdrops, or even manipulates the flow of information between units in combat? Imagine what havoc an armed drone could do, if taken over by enemy forces. In this first...

Allies In Innovation is the podcast that reveals some of the most advanced technologies on the planet. Technologies that will not only fascinate you but will change how you live your everyday life and ultimately change the world. In the podcast we talk with the engineers behind the technological innovations and we ask them, why it fascinates them and how it will come to change the future. Througho...