February 08, 2018

Full Metal Podcast: What is your major malfunction, 3rd Offset?

In the inaugural Full Metal Podcast episode, the CNAS defense team discusses the status of the 3rd Offset Strategy, the National Security and National Defense Strategies, and budget chaos. Special guest is former Deputy Secretary of Defense, Robert O. Work.

  • Commentary

    Defense

    From Innovation Ecosystem to Industrial Base

    Introduction America’s defense technology boom is real. Venture-backed firms building in artificial intelligence (AI), autonomy, space, and advanced manufacturing are winning ...

    By Brian Katz

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    Defense / Technology & National Security

    WarTalk: Iran War with Jack Shanahan

    The “love tap” White House readout. A failed convoy operation. KSA pulling overflight rights. Iran with 70% of its missile force still intact. And one F-15E shoot-down from ab...

    By Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan & Jordan Schneider

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    Defense

    Numbers Matter

    Among the many lessons of Ukraine and the Iran war is the role of small, distributed air and missile defenses, whether using — or defending against — missiles or drones. Dr. S...

    By Stacie Pettyjohn

    • May 8, 2026
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    Defense

    Experts Make Their Picks for Acquisition Reform Litmus Tests

    If the department cannot pass these easy tests, there is little reason to believe it will do well on the harder ones....

    By Stacie Pettyjohn

    • National Defense Magazine
    • May 5, 2026

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