What's next for defence after US election?

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we bring together our team of journalists and editors to discuss the influence and impact of the result on the defence sector, the potential policy implications for the US military, and the potential effects of the result on European defence and relations with NATO countries; and we get the perspective of a former US Army Lieutenant General.

Newsround

In Japan, the MoD has picked Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to lead the effort to produce the F-X sixth-generation fighter. Prime contractor Mitsubishi is expected to work with a foreign partner – strong contenders are BAE Systems, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. 

In Australia, the Bluebottle unmanned surface vessel is to conduct a series of tests next year that will enable it to carry out a wider series of tasks for the Royal Australian Navy. 

In Russia, military scientists from the 38th Research Test Institute for Armoured Equipment are promoting the idea of a twin-chassis main battle tank to replace the Armata T-14 in the 2040s – but is it realistic?

In the UK,  the MoD has declined to share a specific date for publication of the forthcoming Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy.

In focus

Senior Editor Naval Richard Thomas is joined by News Editor Ben Vogel, Air Editor Tim Martin and  Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira for a round table discussion on potential changes to air, land in sea plans for the US and its allies that will follow after the presidential race winner will be named.

What's the role of the UK space sector in the ‘Global Britain’ envisioned for the future? Listen to Shephard Studio’s Defining the Future podcast, sponsored by our partner Raytheon UK .

What connectivity issues are the US military facing? Listen to Shephard Studio’s podcast series on Five Eyes Connectivity, sponsored by our partner Viasat. 

Interview – The Heritage Foundation

Tim Martin is on the line with  Thomas Spoehr former US Army Lieutenant General who now works as Director of the Heritage Foundation’s Centre for National Defence for an insight on potential changes to military sales, particularly those agreed with the Middle East and to dive into the strategies that the US is willing to adopt to counter Russian and Chinese threats.

 This episode was produced by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing by Fred Prest.