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I - On Defense Podcast

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  • Probably the best defense commentary in the world. Top military and defense industry analysis in 45 minutes or less.

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Episodes
  • 268: IDF "Limited" Ground Operation in Eastern Rafah + US Completes Gaza Pier - Emplaced in Near Future + France Denies Troops (Foreign Legion) Deployed in Ukraine + Rheinmetall: Prototype 155mm Munition with 100k Range to Ukraine + More
    May 8 2024

    For review:
    1. US Completes Gaza Pier, which will be emplaced in near future.
    Delay is due to high winds and seas.
    2. IDF conducting "Limited" Ground Operation in Eastern Rafah. Ground operation follows over 100 airstrikes by the Israeli Air Force.
    3. Israel Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu) denies sabotaging the latest round of talks between Israel and Hamas.
    4. From ABC: 3 x Unnamed US Officials tell ABC News that the White House Security Council has delayed the delivery of ammunition to Israel.
    5. French Foreign Ministry denies a deployment of French Troops to fight in the Russia-Ukraine War.
    6. US State Department claims Russia is pursuing a space-deployed, anti- satellite nuclear weapon.
    7. Rheinmetall: Prototype 155mm Munition with 100k Range to be sent to Ukraine.
    8. USMC operationally deploys the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) to Balikatan 2024 Exercise in the Philippines. via the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49).


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    33 mins
  • 267: No Israel - Hamas Hostage Deal Yet: Negotiations Continue + Germany Provides Air Defense System to Ukraine + USMC Air Defense Modernization Efforts + USAF Creates Modernization Command + More
    May 5 2024

    For review:
    1. US and Russian Forces co-located on same base in Niger, as US forces plan drawdown.
    2. US construction of Gaza temporary humanitarian pier, part of the Joint Logistics Over-the Shore capability (JLTOS), is 50% complete. Once fully operational, the pier will facilitate the delivery of roughly 150 truckloads of aid per day.
    3. No Israel - Hamas Hostage Deal Yet. Negotiations continue.
    4. Germany latest assistance package to Ukraine includes the Skynex Air Defense System- plus 10 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, medium-range missiles, a surveillance radar, and tank transporter tractors.
    5. USMC Air Defense & counter Drone Efforts:
    - Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC).
    - Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS).
    - Light MADIS.
    6. US Navy Sailors and Marines injured during amphibious training off Jacksonville, Florida coast.
    7. Settled F-35 lawsuit between Lockheed Martin and Subcontractor Howmet Aerospace involved titanium supply. Case was formally dismissed on 02 April 2024.
    8. USAF Creates Modernization Command.

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    42 mins
  • 266: Report: Ukraine Strikes Russian Troop Concentration with ATACMS + French President Discusses French Troops to Ukraine (Again) + US Army New M2A4EI Bradley Variant + Pakistan Navy Hangor II Submarines + More
    May 3 2024

    For review:
    1. Israel Intelligence Agencies (Mossad, Shin Bet, & IDF Intelligence Chief) release unified public report- first since 07 October.
    2. French President (Emmanuel Macron) Discusses French Troops to Ukraine (Again).
    3. Ukraine Strikes Russian Troop Concentration with ATACMS.
    4. US Army New M2A4EI Bradley Variant. New Variant equipped with Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS).
    5. USMC selects Kongsberg RT20 Remote Turret for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle - 30 mm Cannon (ACV-30) Variant.
    6. USMC Commandant (General Eric Smith) & US Navy Chief of Naval Operations (Admiral Lisa Franchetti)- sign letter directing study into requirements and certification of amphibious ships.
    7. Secretary of US Navy (Carlos Del Toro) testifies before House Armed Service Committee regarding FY25 Budget.
    Discusses Amphibious ship production, pauses, and required number.
    8. Pakistan Navy Hangor II Submarines (8), launched at Chinese shipyard.


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    26 mins

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