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• Rearming Europe: how we defend the continent

  Is Europe ready for the next wave of security threats?With Denmark stepping into the EU presidency and war still raging in Ukraine, defense strategy across the continent is under pressure to adapt. In this episode, host Mikkel Svold speaks with Christine Nissen, Chief Analyst at Think Tank Europa, and Séverin Schnepp, Associate Director at Terma, to uncover Denmark’s growing role, the EU’s shifting posture, and defense industry readiness.Can Europe act together?Are current capabilities enough?And what should the defense sector expect?**In this episode, you'll learn about:**Denmark's EU presidency and its impact on European security.How EU defense policies are shaped during presidencies.Denmark's shifting stance on EU defense cooperation.Balancing conventional and unconventional security threats in Europe.Industry and government roles in defense capability development.Importance of collaboration in European defense strategies.## Episode Content01:17 Overview of EU Presidency and its significance03:04 Influence of Denmark on the EU agenda05:12 Historical skepticism of Denmark towards EU defense09:30 Industry perspective on changing defense dynamics13:05 Public sentiment regarding EU defense cooperation15:39 Upcoming agendas for Denmark's EU Presidency18:43 Budgeting goals and legislative conclusions for defense21:51 Ready for conflict by 2030: key concerns25:17 Addressing conventional and unconventional threats31:38 Future of European defense collaboration strategies34:47 Top priorities for Denmark during the presidency## ProductionThis podcast is brought to you by Terma.This podcast is produced by Montanus.

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• Defending Europe, Now and in the Future | Live from Paris Air Show

  Europe’s defense priorities are shifting fast – but are governments moving quickly enough?Join us at the Paris Air Show where we talk with Georgia Pickering from CMS Strategic and Steen Lynenskjold of Terma about how the UK and Denmark are responding to rising tensions, urgent rearming pressures, and what NATO and the EU are getting right – and wrong.In this episode You’ll learn about the funding gaps, where skills and tech still fall short, and how politics, industry, and the military are actually working together to meet Europe’s 2030 defense goals.Short, sharp, and brutally honest.In this episode, you'll learn about:The impact of defense budget increases in Europe and NATO.The UK's current stance and future on defense spending.How the Danish defense industry is responding to new demands.The role of SMEs in strengthening the defense sector.Innovations and challenges in European defense investments.How non-traditional companies are changing the defense landscape.Episode Content01:41 Discussion on Europe's rearming urgency06:00 Addressing capability and skills gaps in defense07:32 Perception shifts due to support for Ukraine09:54 The importance of industry certainty and investment10:55 Accelerating defense capabilities within the industry15:52 The blurring lines between civil and defense industries19:26 Non-traditional companies entering the defense sector22:52 Launch of new technology during the air show30:00 Closing remarks and listener engagement invitationProduction This podcast is brought to you by Terma.This podcast is produced by Montanus and LoudColors.Special thanks to Paris Air Show and CMS Strategic for joining the conversation.

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• Trust but Verify: The Critical Role of Supply Chain Security in Cyber Defense

  How do nations protect their most critical systems in an increasingly digital world? In this episode of Allies in Innovation, host Mikkel Svold talks with Samant Khajuria, VP of Cyber and Quantum at Terma, and Jeffrey Saunders, CTO and Strategic Advisor at Denmark's National Defense Technology Center.They break down how governments, researchers, and the private sector work together to tackle cybersecurity challenges. From securing supply chains to tackling real-world defense threats, the conversation gets straight to what works—and what doesn't—when safeguarding national networks.Listen in to learn how collaboration, trust, and constant vigilance are shaping the future of cyber defense.In this episode, you'll learn about:1. How collaboration strengthens cyber defense across industries.2. The critical role of supply chain security.3. Key certifications for robust cyber defense.4. The intersection of IT and OT in cybersecurity.5. How trust and verification impact national defense.6. Insights into future collaboration for cybersecurity innovation.Episode Contents00:11 Introduction to Cybersecurity in Defense with Samant Khajuria and Jeffrey Saunders 03:24 Building Trust Within Your Supply Chain  08:18 Ensuring Compliance Across Vendor Supply Chains  10:21 Integrating IT and OT for Enhanced Security  15:42 Collaboration Among Governments, Research, and Private Sector  17:36 Education and Knowledge Sharing in Cybersecurity  29:25 Future Collaborations and Building Trust Across Borders  32:59 Final Thoughts on Trust and Verification in CybersecurityProductionThis podcast is brought to you by Terma.This podcast is produced by Montanus.

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• Autonomous Spacecraft: The Role of Software in Shaping the Future of Space Exploration

  Space hardware is getting a software upgrade — and it’s changing the rules.In this episode, Mikkel Svold speaks with aerospace lecturer Andreas Stren and RF engineer Alexander Spaniol from Terma about how configurable tech like FPGAs is giving satellites a second life. Smarter systems mean in-mission updates, greater resilience, and real-time adaptability in unpredictable environments.For those tracking the edge of space infrastructure — from mission ops to defense contractors — this conversation cuts to the core of what's next in agile satellite design.This is about what’s working, what’s coming, and why it matters.In this episode, you'll learn about:Discover how software redefines space tech design and functionality.Understand FPGA's role in software-driven space applications.Learn the shift from hardware to software-defined architectures.Explore mission agility with software reconfigurability onboard.Uncover how AI enhances satellite autonomous decision-making.Future vision: virtualization and onboard data processing evolution.Episode Contents00:11 Introduction to software's evolution in space technology  01:06 Historical shifts: From analog systems to software-driven solutions  03:29 Role of software-defined architectures in space systems  04:53 Hardware requirements in harsh space environments  07:24 Enhancements in mission planning and satellite lifespan  10:52 Implications of increased processing power for satellites  13:28 Benefits of software-defined systems for mission adaptability  17:56 Automation and AI in satellite decision-making processes  22:13 Influence of new space actors on software advancements  25:21 Future developments: Virtualization and onboard data processing  28:50 Practical applications: Wildfire detection and autonomous landingsProductionThis podcast is brought to you by Terma.This podcast is produced by Montanus.

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• The Space Economy: Commercialization Through Partnerships

  Why is collaboration in space still so difficult? Despite high-profile partnerships like the ISS, geopolitical tensions, intellectual property disputes, and commercial interests often get in the way.  In this episode of Allies in Innovation, host Mikkel Svold talks with Kartik Kumar, CEO of satsearch, and Manfred Otto, Senior Director at Terma, about what’s really driving – and blocking – cooperation in the space industry. They cover the challenges of working across borders, how commercialization is reshaping partnerships, and the impact of AI and cybersecurity on collaboration.  For those navigating this high-stakes landscape, this is a conversation worth hearing.In this episode, you'll learn about:1. Why collaboration isn't always seamless in the space industry.2. Commercial off-the-shelf in space: reality or aspiration?3. Navigating complexities like export control and IP in partnerships.4. Impact of commercialization: driving standardization or commoditizing?5. Is space heading for a Wild West gold rush?Episode Content00:12 Introduction: Collaboration Challenges in the Space Industry  01:23 Observations on Industry Collaboration and Competition  02:41 Navigating Cross-Border Partnerships and Exhausting Legal Complexities  03:45 The Complexity of Satellite Production and Operations  06:15 Balancing Innovation with Regulatory Constraints  09:47 The Role of Smaller Companies in a Complex Ecosystem  13:08 Export Control and Compliance in Space Projects  17:40 Predicting the Future Demand in the Space Market  24:13 Trends Driving Commercialization in the Space Sector  30:45 Need for Standardization and Modular Approaches in Space Products  39:15 Making Space Accessible: The Future of Talent AcquisitionProductionThis podcast is brought to you by Terma This podcast is produced by Montanus.

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