Episodes

  • The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 29

    The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 29
    Jan 4 2022
    In the first episode of 2022 we hear from a former Rafale fighter pilot from France’s Marine Nationale on his experiences of the aircraft and what daily life was like operating from the French Navy’s flagship, the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
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    34 mins
  • The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 28

    The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 28
    Dec 21 2021
    In Episode 28 of The Air Warrior Podcast, the final one before the Christmas and New Year break, we hear from the second part to Airbus’ facility in Spain to learn more on the company’s activities and aspirations in the realm of military air-to-air refuelling.
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    12 mins
  • The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 27

    The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 27
    Dec 7 2021
    Coming up in Episode 27 of The Air Warrior Podcast, Modern Military Group Editor-at-Large Alan Warnes is in Spain to discuss the country’s Typhoon upgrade and acquisition plans, while other news sees updates on key Airbus programmes such as the Eurodrone and A400M transporter.
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    25 mins
  • The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 26

    The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 26
    Nov 23 2021

    The UK is the focus of attention in Episode 26 of the Air Warrior Podcast following the loss on November 17 of an F-35B stealth fighter from No 617 Squadron, which was assigned as part of HMS Queen Elizabeth’s carrier air wing. The incident, which the pilot survived, saw the fighter crash into the Mediterranean Sea, prompting an extensive recovery operation to prevent the wreck from falling into the hands of rivals such as Russia and China.
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    27 mins
  • The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 25

    The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 25
    Nov 9 2021
    In Episode 25 of the Air Warrior Podcast we are in conversation with US red air provider Airborne Tactical Advantage Company on the company’s operations, assets, and future opportunities in the combat training market.
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    26 mins
  • The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 24

    The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 24
    Oct 26 2021
    Episode 24 of The Air Warrior Podcast brings you analysis on Norway's recently announced plans to retire its F-16AM/BM (MLU) Fighting Falcon fleet before the end of this year, with the fixed-wing combat role set to be solely taken over by the F-35A Lightning II. Meanwhile, the Modern Military Team discusses the continued effort to evacuate British nationals and eligible Afghan civilians to the UK after the August 31 deadline.
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    20 mins
  • The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 23

    The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 23
    Oct 19 2021
    Episode 23 of The Air Warrior Podcast brings you analysis of the recently published RAND report that outlines the upcoming threats to the UK's airlift capabilities. Meanwhile, the Modern Military Team discusses ongoing exercises, Exosonic's low-boom supersonic 'Red Air' UAV and the maiden flights of the first two Kuwaiti Eurofighters.
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    24 mins
  • The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 22

    The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 22
    Oct 12 2021
    Episode 22 of The Air Warrior Podcast brings you all the latest news from the military aerospace sector, including an impact analysis to the UK of the production rebaseline of the F-35 stealth fighter. Meanwhile, the Modern Military team discusses the IDET 2021 exhibition in Brno, and the fluctuating fortunes of Italian aerospace systems supplier Piaggio.
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    13 mins