Chris Servello

Heather Penney, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, talks alongside Tim Walton from the Hudson Institute and retired Navy commander Chris Servello. They delve into Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb, analyzing its innovative drone strategies and implications for U.S. forces. The conversation highlights how these tactics can inform base security and adapt military responses in the face of evolving threats from adversaries like Russia and China. They also emphasize the urgency of advancing military technology to stay ahead in modern warfare.

Dov Zakheim, former Pentagon comptroller, Jim Townsend, former Pentagon Europe chief, Chris Servello, retired Navy commander, and Patrick Cronin from the Hudson Institute dive into pressing global issues. They tackle the Pentagon's forced retirements and the civil-military relations crisis, exploring how political maneuvering affects trust in military institutions. The conversation then shifts to geopolitical tensions, particularly U.S.-Russia dynamics, China's intimidation in Southeast Asia, and Israel's controversial actions regarding Gaza, revealing the intricate web of current international relations.

Dov Zakheim, former Pentagon Comptroller, Patrick Cronin, Asia-Pacific Security Chair at the Hudson Institute, and retired Navy commander Chris Servello discuss pressing global issues. They analyze President Trump’s trade comments, defense leaks, and the implications of Russia's attacks in Ukraine. The conversation highlights Xi Jinping’s diplomatic maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific and the evolving U.S. stance on Iran. They also contemplate the strategic ramifications of military resources in the Middle East and the legacy of defense policy leaders.

Byron Callan, an analyst from Capital Alpha Partners, joins Chris Servello, co-host of Cavas Ships, to dissect defense budgets and industry trends. They delve into the Senate Armed Services Committee's proposed mark and the Trump administration's savvy messaging strategies. The duo explores potential impacts of new steel and aluminum tariffs on defense sectors and scrutinizes defense contractors’ financial health amid rising tensions. Additionally, they preview upcoming defense events, blending politics and military strategy with humor and insight.

Join Patrick Cronin, an Asia-Pacific security expert, Michael Herson from a leading defense lobbying firm, former Pentagon Comptroller Dov Zakheim, and Chris Servello, a strategic editor and co-host, as they dissect House Speaker Mike Johnson’s precarious position and the implications of Trump’s provocative comments on military force. They delve into legislative hurdles affecting defense appropriations and analyze the shifting geopolitical landscape, particularly regarding Ukraine and U.S. foreign relations. The discussion also highlights lessons from disinformation during recent wildfires and reflects on President Jimmy Carter's legacy.