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.

In each episode, the Council on Geostrategy, ADS and BAE Systems welcome leading experts from a variety of fields, including politics, policy, the Armed Forces, industry and the media.

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Amazon Music
Pocket Casks
Apple Podcasts
RadioPublic
Castbox
Soundcloud
Google Podcasts
Spotify
Overcast
19 February 2025

The UK and Europe: Prepared for strategic confrontation?

By: Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Hew Strachan, Philippe Lavigne
5 February 2025

The CRINK and systemic competition

By: Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Paul Mason, James Rogers, Lawrence Freedman
22 January 2025

The Industrial Strategy for defence, growth and deterrence in 2025

By: Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Paul Mason, Nathan Mathiot
4 December 2024

NATO and the Future of European Security

By: Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Paul Mason, Angus Lapsley
29 July 2024

NATO in 2024: After the Washington Summit

By: Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Stuart Atha, David Quarrey
22 July 2024

Farnborough International Airshow: Convening the Conversations that Matter

By: Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Gareth Rogers, Kevin Craven

Defence Talks highlights: Watch the playlist

Keen to get involved?

We invite questions from listeners and, particularly, students and young professionals to expand the conversations and bring new perspectives.

If you would like to submit a question for our next episode, please send your questions to [email protected]

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