10 Best Defense Podcasts UK Edition 2026

1. Warships Pod

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WARSHIPS POD aims to put a spotlight on the world's navies and features warships past, present, and future. We'll cover current defense issues alongside interviews and commentary on the Royal Navy, US Navy, and all other navies across the globe, as well as looking back at historical events.This is the podcast for WARSHIPS International Fleet Review, a monthly magazine.MORE Host Iain Ballantyne
Producer/Network Warships Pod
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 26Facebook 977Twitter 11.5K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Talking Strategy

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Our thinking about defence and security is shaped by ideas. What we see depends on our vantage point and the lenses we apply to the world. Governments, military and business leaders are seeking to maximise the value they gain from scarce resources by becoming more 'strategic'. Standing on the shoulders of the giants of strategy from the past helps us see further and more clearly into the future. This series is aimed at those looking to learn more about strategy and how to become more strategic leaders, practitioners and scholars...MORE Hosts Beatrice Heuser, Paul Ou2019Neill
Producer/Network Royal United Services Institute
Email ****@rusi.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 65 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. NCSC Cyber Series

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Introducing the new podcast series from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Join us as we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of cyber security, bringing you discussions on topical issues, emerging trends, and expert insights from our in-house experts and external guests. Each episode offers a comprehensive exploration of a specific topic, providing listeners with valuable knowledge and actionable advice.Visit ncsc.gov.uk to find out more about the topics discussed, access additional resources, and stay up-to-date with the latest cyber security developments.MORE Host James Stewart
Producer/Network National Cyber Security Centre
Email ****@ncsc.gov.uk
Location Victoria, Wales, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 7Twitter 142.4KInstagram 92.1K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. This Means War

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Conversations about contemporary warfare and what it means for the future of fighting. Each episode will look at how wars are being fought around the world today, whether (and why) this is important, and what it all might mean for militaries and national security in the coming decades.MORE Host Peter Roberts
Producer/Network Peter Roberts
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 73 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage

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Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage is a 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. www.britainsworld.org.ukMORE Host Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė
Producer/Network Council on Geostrategy
Email ****@geostrategy.org.uk
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Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Shephard Defence Podcast

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The Shephard Defence Podcast tells the stories of the defence industry, trends in military technology and the procurement programmes that get the kit into the hands of the warfighter. In a monthly news roundtable, Shephard Media's team of international journalists and analysts take deep dives into defence issues, focusing on niche market sectors and looking at where the trends are heading. We also feature content developed by Shephard Studio in cooperation with our partners...MORE Host Georgia Lewis
Producer/Network Shephard Media
Email ****@shephardmedia.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 29Facebook 17.7KTwitter 29.7K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. The World of Intelligence

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Janes delivers validated open-source defence intelligence across four core capability areas threat, equipment, defence industry and country that are aligned with workflows across the defence industry, national security and government.MORE Hosts Harry Kemsley, Sean Corbett
Producer/Network Janes
Email ****@janes.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 93 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact