Podcasts

Terrorist interrogation: Informant-based intelligence can counter the IED: Having conducted over 100 ‘point of capture interviews’ across some of the most dangerous parts of the world, former police officer and Federal Air Marshal Louis DeAnda, discusses his experiences in Latin America and the Middle East when it comes to getting information out of hardened terrorists. DeAnda traces the shift in strategy within the military as forces in Afghanistan finally begin to recognise the psychological and financial parallels between organised crime and local insurgency. Is there really a golden thread linking the mentality behind all worldwide IED attacks? listen now

Counter Terrorism: Historical and social patterns: Professor Caroline Kennedy-Pipe, head of the Centre for Security Studies at Hull University, is currently undertaking a large grant project on IEDs, aside to her key research areas in the effects of combat on women, the ethics of war, Cold War politics, terrorism and Russian foreign policy. In this Defence IQ podcast, she discusses the emphasis on looking at historical and external patterns behind the growth in terrorism and IED use, and reveals where some of this research has led. Professor Kennedy-Pipe will be leading the morning workshop on June 1st. listen now

Live fire!: Want to know what our delegates will be treated to this year? Colonel Fabian Ochsner, Head of Ground Based Air Defence for the Swiss Air Force and Vice President of Product Management at Rheinmetall Air Defence, reveals details about the live demonstration and visit to the Swiss Air Defence Headquarters, as well as his thoughts on how militaries must prepare and predict for future air missile challenges. Skip to 21:45 to hear specifically about the firing range visit. listen now

"Simulation is the way to go!": In this podcast Col. Willie Wagner, of the College of Educational Technology and former Commander at South Africa's ConSim, discusses digital simulation as an essential training method and explores Africa's role in this growing market. listen now

British Army chief gives update on logistics training: Defence IQ talks to Brigadier Alistair Deas on how the British Army train for logistics operations, what they’ve learned and how they will incorporate these learnings into future operations. Additionally, Brigadier Deas provides his viewpoints on the use of 3PL organisations. listen now

Swedish Army on conducting personnel recovery operations: Defence IQ talks to Major Tor Cavalli-Bjorkman, Personnel Recovery Officer, Swedish Armed Forces about JPR capabilities with a small nation and how forging coalition partnerships is key when conducting personnel recovery operations. listen now

All sides covered: Advanced security for the future FOB: Daniel Klein is the EDA Capability Manager for the FICAPS (Future Interoperability of Camp Protection Systems) programme, a venture aimed to coordinate multilateral partnerships when it comes to the future FOB so as to increase security and ensure ultimate cost savings. Here, he introduces Defence IQ to the ongoing development of the project ahead of his detailed presentation at this year’s conference. listen now

Strengthening air support capabilities on constantly changing battlefields: Defence IQ talks to Brigadier General Alberto Rosso, Chief, 4th Department (Logistics), Italian Air Force about the importance of maintaining air platforms in order to strengthen air capabilities in varying battle scenarios. General Rosso also provides his view on the use of 3PL organisations in current logistics operations. listen now

NATO Air Power in the Southern Region: Lt. Gen. Ralph Jodice, Commander of the Allied Air Component Command HQ at Izmir, Turkey, joins Defence IQ to highlight the recent developments in regional air power from the NATO perspective, ahead of his presentation at this year’s conference. Touching on lessons from Operation Unified Protector, mobilising joint forces from Jordan, the UAE and Quatar, and the increased need for airborne ISR as the key to an effective campaign, Jodice provides real feedback from the frontline of command. listen now

Artillery: Have we solved the soft recoil problem?: Defence IQ speaks with Jerome Nathan, Head Engineer at the Mandus Group, about the soft recoil problem and its possible solution. listen now