Best Navy Simulation Podcasts (2025)

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Submarines, Supply Chains, & Skilled Labor: Inside the Navy’s Advanced Manufacturing Push 44:36

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In this episode of the podcast, host Fabian Alefeld interviews Chris Holshouser, Deputy Program Director of Maritime Systems at BlueForge Alliance. They discuss the Navy's ambitious projects, focusing on advanced technologies like additive manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and workforce development. Chris elaborates on the challenges and go…

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Boom Supersonic: Flight Testing the XB-1 1:57:13

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In the early 2000s, Tesla upended the automotive industry with its ground-breaking electric vehicles and recharging network. Twenty years later, Boom Supersonic is attempting to do the same in the airline industry—will it work? On this episode, Tristan Brandenberg and Nick Sheryka join guest host Ken Katz to discuss Boom Supersonic's ambitious init…

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July 2025: Special Ops aircraft, Marine Corps drones and Army vehicles 8:08

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In this episode, National Defense discusses aircraft modernization in Special Operations Command, the Marine Corps’ drone fleet and axed Army vehicle programs.

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U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation (Rebroadcast) 1:32:44

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June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthday To celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, concluding with this rebroadcast of episode 160 exploring the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment with U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Trey Williams and retired U.S. Army CW5 Stan Wood. Support this podcast at — https://redc…

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U.S. Army AH-64 Apache (Rebroadcast) 1:00:48

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June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthday To celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, continuing with this rebroadcast of episode 090 exploring this tank-busting, Cold War-era attack helicopter with CWO4 Tim "Dorothy" Settle. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations…

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Additive Manufacturing, Then & Now: A Conversation with Alex Oster, Autodesk 1:28:19

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld interviews Alex Oster, Director of Additive Manufacturing at Autodesk. The conversation spans Alex's journey from his early career in 1998 in Bavaria to his current influential role at Autodesk. They delve into the evolution of the additive manufacturing industry, from its early day…

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U.S. Army OH-58 Kiowa (Rebroadcast) 1:10:56

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June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthday To celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, continuing with this rebroadcast of episode 089 exploring the helicopter that is small in stature but huge in capability and adored by the ground forces it defends. Learn more about our guest, Ryan Robicheaux's Scout's Out project here.…

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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace 21:48

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Long-range precision strike is fast becoming a cornerstone of modern military capability. As threats grow in complexity and coverage - from A2/AD environments to dispersed high-value targets - armed forces must respond with scalable, GPS-independent systems capable of delivering fast, coordinated effects. In this second episode of our special serie…

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Implicit Design, AI & Next Gen Design Tools: Inside nTop’s Bold New Design Frontier 1:00:52

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld welcomes Brad Rothenberg, CEO and founder of nTop, formerly known as nTopology. They discuss the evolution of additive manufacturing and nTop’s role over the past three to four years. Topics include the founding story of nTop, the concept of implicit modeling, and how design tools h…

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U.S. Army Flight School (Rebroadcast) 51:58

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June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthday. To celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, continuing with this rebroadcast of episode 088 covering the U.S. Army's flight school syllabus, aircraft, and training locations with CWO2 Nicholas Allen. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donat…

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Why Tactical UAVs Are Winning the Future Battlefield 14:07

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In this special edition of the Shephard Defence Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Aeronautics Group, Tony Skinner sits down with Dan Slasky, President and CEO of Aeronautics, to explore how cutting-edge tactical unmanned aerial systems are reshaping today’s battlefields. From the Orbiter 5 to innovations in loitering munitions and VTOL pl…

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The Future of Air Warfare: Modeling & Simulation (Sponsored) 30:07

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Advanced weapons and sensors are required to prevail in modern combat, but determining how these and the many other pieces integrate into the broader joint fight can become costly. Tom Wiley, Senior Director Integrated Solutions Modeling & Architecture at Raytheon, a business of RTX, joins us this week to discuss how Raytheon's Rapid Campaign Analy…

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Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence 19:35

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High-energy laser (HEL) systems are emerging as a pivotal layer in modern air defence strategies. As threats grow more agile, diverse and frequent – from swarming UAVs to short-range rockets – militaries are increasingly turning to cost-effective, sustainable methods of interception. HEL technology now offers high-capacity, low-cost engagement opti…

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From Desktop to Factory Floor: AM’s Expanding Reach 40:51

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld welcomes Carolyn Schwaar, the editor of All3DP.com. Together, they explore current trends in additive manufacturing, the transition of hobbyists to professionals, and the role of platforms like All3DP and Kraft Cloud in the industry. Carolyn shares success stories from readers who h…

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June 2025: Ghost Bat, AUKUS and Project Convergence 8:45

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In this episode, National Defense discusses the future of Australia’s sovereign uncrewed aircraft, the status of AUKUS Pillar Two and Project Convergence.

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U.S. Army Aviation Overview (Rebroadcast) 1:03:54

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June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthday. To celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, beginning with this rebroadcast of episode 087 exploring the policies, programs, and aircraft—including the little-known fleet of Army airplanes—with CWO5 Aaron Nance of the Washington Army National Guard. Support this podcast at — htt…

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Manchester to Shackleton: the Lancaster Bomber Family Tree 1:01:19

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Manchester. Lancaster. Lincoln. Lancastrian. York. Tudor. Shackleton... To most, this is simply a list of obscure names. But to some, these are the beloved branches of a family tree of bombers, airborne early warning, and maritime reconnaissance aircraft that extends from World War II well into the Cold War. On this episode, Mr. Graham Barber expla…

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The Mathematics Behind Additive Manufacturing 51:04

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld explores the critical role of mathematics in additive manufacturing with guest Harshil Goel, founder, and CEO of Dyndrite. Harshil shares his unconventional entry into the additive manufacturing industry, driven by his deep background in mathematics and mechanical engineering. The c…

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OFW-12: AI and ML in Conflict Escalation & De-escalation 1:09:05

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On Future War is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific. On this final episode, OFW series host Scott "Roger" Chafian and guest Mike Roundtree discuss how artificial intelligence and machine learning figure in escalation and de-escalation of conflict. Beyond m…

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The Critical Role of Depowdering Automation in Additive Manufacturing 47:43

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld explores the importance of automating powder removal in the additive manufacturing (AM) process with Hemank Raj, Process Development Engineer from Solukon. They discuss how automating this process, which may seem minor, is crucial for scaling production and ensuring high-quality out…

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The SBD Dauntless, Now and Then 1:38:01

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Few aircraft earn the battle-tested distinction of singularly turning the tide of entire theaters of world wars. The SBD Dauntless may just be one of them. On this episode, Robert Harris, member of the Commemorative Air Force, and author Kevin Miller provide a tag team review of this venerable aircraft, from its pivotal role in World War ll in the …

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Design for AM: CAD Tools, Simulation, Voxels & the Future of AM Design 41:49

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In a special live episode of the Additive Snack Podcast recorded at RAPID + TCT 2025 in Detroit, host Fabian Alefeld welcomes Dr. Andreas Vlahinos, a leading expert in design and additive manufacturing. The conversation spans the evolution of design for additive manufacturing over recent years, focusing on advances in simulation-driven design and t…

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May 2025: MQ-25, Golden Dome and XM30 7:29

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In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy’s new carrier-based drone, President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome air and missile defense initiative, and the Army’s latest strategy to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.By National Defense Magazine Staff

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Additive Economics: Reshoring, Risk & Revenue in Additive Manufacturing 50:20

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld discusses the intersection of finance and additive manufacturing with Danny Piper, Managing Partner at New Cap Partners live at RAPID + TCT 2025. Danny, also the host of the Printing Money podcast, shares his expertise on the financial landscape of additive manufacturing, the challe…

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FPP202 - Behind the Yellow Visor: Jell-O Explains New Book 1:22:31

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Longtime listeners of this channel sometimes comment that they seem to know more about each guest than they do the usual host, Jell-O. On this episode, guest host Paul "Tremors" Tremelling turns the tables and interviews Jell-O about his new book, Through the Yellow Visor, an Amazon Best Seller chronicling his life and career. Physical and e-book v…

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Startups, Tariffs & AI: What's Really Shaping the Future of Additive Manufacturing? 34:43

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld speaks with Arno Held, co-founder and managing partner of AM Ventures. Recording live from RAPID + TCT 2025, they discuss the current state and future outlook of the additive manufacturing landscape, touching on startup trends, the impacts of global tariffs, and increased defense sp…

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Flight Testing Autonomous Aerial Systems 2:03:58

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What is the difference between automation and autonomy, and where does artificial intelligence fit in when it comes to military aviation? On this episode, Ms. Jessica "STING" Peterson, Ph.D. student and part time Instructor Flight Test Engineer at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, explains the nuanced differences, drawing on her experience flig…

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How Copper, Diamonds, & Beam Shaping are Revolutionizing 3D Printing 1:06:12

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld welcomes guests from the University of Wolverhampton — Arun Arjunan, John Robinson, and Manpreet Singh. They delve into the university's significant contributions to additive manufacturing over the past 25 years, discussing their pioneering work in laser powder bed fusion, material …

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Defence Insight Briefs - Europe Rearming and the Naval Market 38:05

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In this episode of Defence Insight Briefs, Senior Naval Analyst Giovani Rasio discusses all things naval. With Europe rearming, where is the money being spent and how are current affairs changing the calculus for NATO? IMDEX Asia is right around the corner. Do you want the best industry information for you and your team? Listen to the full podcast …

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'Benj' the Boeing Bird of Prey Test Pilot 1:06:24

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The Boeing Bird of Prey was a mid-1990's stealth technology demonstrator used to test low-observable stealth techniques and develop new methods of aircraft design. The recent F-47 sixth generation fighter, which will be a Boeing product, is thought to trace its lineage to the BBoP. This episode features retired U.S Air Force and Boeing Corporation …

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Tariffs, AI, & Robotics: Future Trends in Additive Manufacturing 1:16:08

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld chats with Douglas Woods, President of AMT, about the evolving landscape of manufacturing. They discuss the significance of AI, robotics, and macroeconomic factors affecting the industry. Doug shares insights from his extensive background in manufacturing, including family history a…