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
4 August 2025

Equipping defence for the future: Acquisition and exports

By: Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Paul Mason, Andy Start, Gary Waterfall
17 July 2025

Financing and investment: Strengthening UK defence and security

By: Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Paul Mason, Rob Murray, Aimie Stone
5 June 2025

The Strategic Defence Review: Implications and implementation

By: Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Paul Mason, Kevin Craven, Edward Stringer
6 May 2025

Driving defence innovation – A UK-wide endeavour

By: Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Paul Mason, Dan Sawyers, Rob Merryweather
3 April 2025

Perceptions of defence in a changed world

By: Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Paul Mason, Iain Martin, Hillary Briffa
19 February 2025

The UK and Europe: Prepared for strategic confrontation?

By: Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Hew Strachan, Philippe Lavigne

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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