Defense & Aerospace Report

Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Washington Roundtable Oct 18, ’24]

Oct 18, 2024

Joining the discussion are Patrick Cronin, an Asia-Pacific security expert at the Hudson Institute; Michael Herson from American Defense International, a lobbying powerhouse; Kathleen McInnis, who leads the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative; and retired Navy commander Chris Servello. They dive into the swift actions expected in defense legislation post-election and the complexities of U.S. military responses in Israel and Yemen. They also examine North Korea's troop deployment to Ukraine and the strengthening Indo-Pacific ties within NATO. Political strategies surrounding these issues further enrich the conversation.

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The urgency surrounding the National Defense Authorization Act highlights the potential impact of post-election party control on military readiness and disaster relief efforts.

Recent military actions and intelligence reveal a shifting geopolitical landscape, underscoring the need for coordinated responses to emerging threats from adversarial alliances.

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Legislative Updates on Defense Authorization

Lawmakers are expected to address pressing issues including the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), appropriations, and disaster relief soon after returning from the elections. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin raised concerns regarding specific provisions in both House and Senate bills, particularly those related to limiting gender-affirming care for transgender troops, which he argues could impact military readiness. The NDAA is still moving quickly, although the possibility of delays looms should there be a shift in party control following the elections. In addition, disaster relief funding is crucial following recent hurricanes, especially since the Small Business Administration has exhausted its loans for rebuilding efforts.

Intro

2min

Navigating Legislative Challenges in Defense and Disaster Relief

3min

Navigating Military Challenges: Recruitment and Global Engagement

18min

Political Strategies and Global Military Implications

2min

North Korea and Russia: A Military Alliance

7min

Strengthening Alliances: Indo-Pacific Ministers and NATO

9min

Election Dynamics and Political Strategies

6min

Debating Military Oaths and Loyalty in Project 2025

3min

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, sponsored in part by Hanwha Defense USA, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, Dr. Kathleen McInnis of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Cavas Ships podcast co-host Chris Servello join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the expectation the National Defense Authorization Act, appropriations and disaster relief legislation will move quickly after lawmakers return to Washington after the election; Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s “heartburn letter”to the Hill; Israel kills Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar; President Biden deploys America’s premier air and missile defense system to Israel to relieve pressure on US warships guarding Israel while calling on Jerusalem to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza otherwise risk weapons deliveries; the US Navy demonstrates its ability to reload weapons at sea; US aircraft including B-2 stealth bombers strike Houthi missile sites and storage facilities in Yemen; former President Trump calls Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy a great salesman who never should have let the war start as the Ukrainian leader says he told the former president that either Kyiv joins NATO or it develops nuclear weapons; South Korean intelligence says North Korea is deploying 12,000 troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine; four Indo-Pacific defense ministers join NATO ministers; and China’s economy sputters as Beijing escalates tensions around Taiwan.

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