Podcast•Feb 17, 2026•33 min
Protecting Stadiums in the Age of Drone Incursions: Melissa Swisher, CRO at SkySafe
In this episode, Melissa Swisher, CRO of SkySafe, explains how airspace intelligence is evolving to protect large venues like stadiums from unauthorized drones. She highlights the biggest gaps in current drone defense—lack of real‑time detection, attribution, and actionable analytics—and how SkySafe’s platform fills those voids with detection, forensic, and attribution capabilities. Swisher also discusses new legislation empowering local law enforcement and shares how organizations are preparing for major global events amid a surge in drone activity, drawing on her experience scaling high‑growth tech companies.
By Drone Radio Show
Podcast•Feb 10, 2026•0 min
A Recent Federal Circuit Case Highlights the Perils of Not Intervening in a Bid Protest and Raises Issues Caused by...
The episode examines the Federal Circuit appeal in Global K9 Protection Group LLC v. United States, highlighting how a contractor (K2 Solutions) lost its award by failing to intervene in a bid protest and by not obtaining a redacted copy...
By The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog
Podcast•Jan 29, 2026•1h 5m
New Denial Strategy? Assessing the 2026 NDS
In this episode, hosts Zack, Melanie, and guest security analyst Kelly Grieco dissect the Department of War’s 2026 National Defense Strategy, debating what a "decent peace" with China would entail and whether it aligns with Chinese objectives. They critique the...
By Net Assessment
Podcast•Jan 28, 2026•0 min
Sea Control 595: China’s Command Revolution with Elsa Kania
In this episode, Dr. Elsa Kania discusses her Harvard dissertation, “China’s Command Revolution,” which analyzes how the People’s Liberation Army is reforming its command structures, integrating new technologies, and fostering innovative decision‑making processes. She explains the shift from rigid, hierarchical...
By CIMSEC
Podcast•Jan 27, 2026•0 min
Sea Control: 594: From Hulls to Pods with Emma Salisbury
In this episode, Dr. Emma Salisbury examines the risks of NATO navies embracing overly modular ship designs, arguing that the shift from traditional hull‑based platforms to interchangeable mission pods can undermine combat effectiveness and strategic cohesion. She highlights how modularity,...
By CIMSEC
Podcast•Jan 21, 2026•50 min
The Success of EMSO in Venezuela
In this episode Ken Miller examines the recent U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, highlighting how electromagnetic‑spectrum (EW) tactics—particularly the use of EA‑18G Growlers—enabled a casualty‑free mission against a robust Russian‑supplied air‑defence network. Journalist Mike Fabey provides operational...
By From the Crows’ Nest – site page
Podcast•Jan 15, 2026•56 min
Crude Awakening: Maduro's Seizure and Venezuela's Future
The Net Assessment team analyzes the surprise U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, debating its strategic merits and implications for Venezuela’s political future. They explore why the operation caught many off guard and what it reveals about the...
By Net Assessment