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Key Takeaways from Apex Defense 2026

Key Takeaways from Apex Defense 2026

February 04, 2026 Defense & Aerospace Report
And that's a wrap on Apex Defense 2026 - tune in to Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast where Bryan Clark and Chris Servello join Vago Muradian to discuss the key takeaways from this year's program.
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Apex Defense: US seeks tactical wargaming system
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Apex Defense: US seeks tactical wargaming system

January 28, 2026 Olivia Savage - Editor in Chief of Clarion Defence & Security
The system could revolutionize tactical operations.
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Apex Defense: US counter-drone marketplace to reach FOC this year
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Apex Defense: US counter-drone marketplace to reach FOC this year

January 28, 2026 Olivia Savage - Editor in Chief of Clarion Defence & Security
The marketplace follows several similar initiatives across the West. 
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Apex Defense: US Navy lays out new naval warfighting plan
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Apex Defense: US Navy lays out new naval warfighting plan

January 27, 2026 Olivia Savage - Editor in Chief of Clarion Defence & Security
The new 'Fighting Instructions’ strategy will include details on the force's Hedge and tailored forces plans. 
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In Conversation with CSIS’ Dr. Seth Jones

In Conversation with CSIS’ Dr. Seth Jones

December 10, 2025 Defense and Aerospace Report
Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian speaks with Dr. Seth Jones, the president of the defense and security department and the Harold Brown chair at the Center for Strategic and Internationa …
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In Conversation with Cassi CEO Dr. Keith Dear

In Conversation with Cassi CEO Dr. Keith Dear

October 01, 2025
Cassi CEO Dr. Keith Dear joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to delve into the speed with which AI is evolving and how society and militaries need to better prepare for an artificial …
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In Conversation with Dr. Jennifer McArdle, US Director of Helsing Inc

In Conversation with Dr. Jennifer McArdle, US Director of Helsing Inc

October 28, 2025 Defense and Aerospace Report
Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian speaks with Dr. Jenny McArdle, the US Director of Helsing Inc — the American arm of the European startup - to discuss the company’s rapid evolution sinc …
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Event Roundup: Innovator x Industry Collider with Apex Defense and NATO DIANA

Event Roundup: Innovator x Industry Collider with Apex Defense and NATO DIANA

September 18, 2025
Alongside Apex Defense, NATO DIANA unveiled its Phase 2 innovators who pitched their solutions to investors, primes, and key defense decision-makers.
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Agile procurement front and center as U.S. observes lessons from Ukraine

Agile procurement front and center as U.S. observes lessons from Ukraine

April 09, 2025 Benjamin Howe
Deputy Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Navy, Michael Frank, spoke with Apex about the valuable lessons learned from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Red Sea regarding agile procurement. 
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In conversation with Anduril's Keith Flynn and Dr Zack Mears on its innovative new Arsenal I facility

In conversation with Anduril's Keith Flynn and Dr Zack Mears on its innovative new Arsenal I facility

January 29, 2025 Defense and Aerospace Report
In this session, Anduril's Senior Vice President for Production Keith Flynn, and Senior Vice President for Strategy Dr Zach Mears, explore the company's new Arsenal 1 facility in Ohio. The facility is …
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In conversation with Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar on his vision for the US Defence industrial base

In conversation with Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar on his vision for the US Defence industrial base

December 19, 2024 Defense and Aerospace Report
Palantir Technologies CTO Shyam Sankar and principal author of the 18 Theses - known as ‘The Defense Reformation’ - joined Vago Muradian on Defense & Aerospace Report to share a bold vision for transf …
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In conversation with Gregory Allen and Douglas Berenson on the isolation of the defense industrial base

In conversation with Gregory Allen and Douglas Berenson on the isolation of the defense industrial base

November 27, 2024 Defense and Aerospace Report
Gregory C. Allen, Douglas Berenson and Defense and Aerospace Report's Vago Muradian explore the state of the US defense industry, how it has become increasingly isolated from commercial industry and t …
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In conversation with Dr Alexander Miller on the future of scalable technology acquisition

In conversation with Dr Alexander Miller on the future of scalable technology acquisition

November 26, 2024 Defense and Aerospace Report
Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian speaks with Dr. Alexander Miller to highlight key topics from technology acquisition, to scalability and lessons from Ukraine, ahead of Apex 2025.
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A New War Mindset: The Future of Western Defense Innovation

A New War Mindset: The Future of Western Defense Innovation

November 29, 2024 Olivia Savage
Retired Colonel Enrique Oti discusses the key issues with defense acquisition and how adopting a different, war mindset could transform the process.
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In conversation with Ret. Adm. Sir George Zambellas on a 'Darwinian' approach to defence innovation

In conversation with Ret. Adm. Sir George Zambellas on a 'Darwinian' approach to defence innovation

November 28, 2024 Defense and Aerospace Report
In this session, Ret. Adm. Sir George Zambellas speaks with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian about the philosophical, technological, organizational considerations facing defense innovat …
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In conversation with Raj Shah and Dr. Chris Kirchhoff, on their new book 'Unit X'

In conversation with Raj Shah and Dr. Chris Kirchhoff, on their new book 'Unit X'

September 18, 2024 Defense & Aerospace Report
Tune in to hear Raj Shah & Dr. Chris Kirchhoff discuss their new book Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War and their concern the United States isn’t ready for …
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In conversation with Dan Fata and Miles Taylor on the new DC technology hub

In conversation with Dan Fata and Miles Taylor on the new DC technology hub

August 14, 2024 Defense & Aerospace Report
Dan Fata, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO and Miles Taylor, the former chief of staff at the department of homeland security join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor V …
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In conversation with Air Commodore Blythe Crawford on agile innovation and the Ukraine conflict

In conversation with Air Commodore Blythe Crawford on agile innovation and the Ukraine conflict

July 30, 2024 Defense & Aerospace Technology Report
In this session, Air Commodore Blythe Crawford, the head of the Royal Air Force’s Air and Space Warfare Center, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the evolving nature of …
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In conversation with DIU’s Aditi Kumar on innovation, acquisition and organisational change

In conversation with DIU’s Aditi Kumar on innovation, acquisition and organisational change

March 20, 2024 Defense & Aerospace Report
In this month’s session, Aditi Kumar, Deputy Director for Strategy, Policy, and National Security Partnerships at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradi …
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In conversation with USAF Ret. General David Goldfein

In conversation with USAF Ret. General David Goldfein

May 07, 2024 Defense & Aerospace Report
Join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian for an insightful session featuring General Dave Goldfein (retd), former US Air Force Chief of Staff and now advisor to Anduril and Shield Capital. …
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