Welcome to season 2 of ‘Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage’.

In this episode, hosts Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, Co-founder and Director of Strategy at the Council on Geostrategy, and Paul Mason, journalist and author, are joined by Angus Lapsley, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning.

Viktorija, Paul and Angus explore the changing geopolitical environment in Europe, NATO’s approach to defence planning, procurement, and industry, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the alliance now, and in the long-term future.

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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.

Find season 1 of Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage here.