Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage is a new podcast presented by the Council on Geostrategy in partnership with trade association ADS Group, and sponsored by ...
The Industrial Strategy for defence, growth and deterrence in 2025
In episode 2 of Defence Talks, hosts Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Co-founder and Director of Strategy, Council on Geostrategy, and Paul Mason, author and journalist, are joined by Nathan Mathiot, Head of Policy, ADS Group.
Viktorija, Paul and Nathan explore the implications of the Industrial Strategy and the forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy on the defence and deterrence capability of the UK.
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NATO and the Future of European Security
In Episode 1 of Season 2, co-hosts Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Co-founder and Director of Strategy at the Council on Geostrategy, and Paul Mason, journalist and author, are joined by Angus Lapsley, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning.
Angus, Viktorija and Paul explore the changing geopolitical environment in Europe, NATO’s approach to defence planning, procurement, and industry, and the challenges and opportunities for the alliance now, and in its long-term future.
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NATO in 2024: After the Washington Summit
In July 2024, NATO members and partners came together in Washington DC to reaffirm its support for Ukraine and the importance of the alliance in the face of growing aggression. Joined by David Quarrey CMG, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to NATO, and Sir Stuart Atha, Head of the UK delegation to the NATO Industry Advisory Group, we discuss their experiences at the recent summit and the challenges that lie ahead for the alliance.
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Farnborough International Airshow: Convening the Conversations that Matter
Every two years, advanced manufacturing industries are invited to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre for the Airshow. Joined by Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS Group and Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International, we explore how Farnborough International Airshow brings together these industries, convening the conversations that matter. We investigate how far the Airshow, now on the 75th edition, has come and what it means for the future of these industries.
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Cyber: Understanding the threats to national security
Cyber threats come in different forms, from low-level threats such as website defacement, to high-level threats to critical national infrastructure and military technologies. Joined by Adrian Nish, Head of Cyber Portfolio at BAE Digital Intelligence, and Alistair Leuchars, Head of Cyber and Digital Engagement at ADS Group, we discuss the cyber threats facing the United Kingdom in 2024, where they come from, and how to address them.
Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage is a new podcast presented by the Council on Geostrategy in partnership with trade association ADS Group, and sponsored by industry powerhouse BAE Systems.
This podcast explores the key themes in British defence in the context of an increasingly contested international security environment. It will consider how the UK can shape the international agenda, focusing on how technology, innovation, skills, and defence strategies help to advance Britain’s interests, as well as those of its key allies and partners.
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