The Battleplan Podcast

This podcast aims to help military learners of English talk about and understand current affairs.

The Rising Divide — Polarisation in Western Political Discourse

This week's episode is about the growing polarisation of political discourse across Western democracies. It aims to introduce and explain important terms for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

09-11
10:12

Global Health

This week's episode is about the struggles facing the global health system. It aims to introduce and explain important terms for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

03-31
07:20

Astrod Mining

This week's episode is about the race to develop asteroid mining. It aims to introduce and explain important terms for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

03-24
08:14

A Global Trade War

This week's episode is about the implications of a global trade war. It aims to introduce and explain important terms for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

03-17
07:51

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current

This week's episode is about The Antarctic Circumpolar Current. It aims at introducing and explaining this important term for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

03-10
06:43

Ryan McBeth Interview

This week, I sat down with Ryan McBeth @RyanMcBethProgramming , security analyst and OSINT expert, for an in-depth discussion on NATO interoperability, modern warfare, and lessons from Ukraine.#BattleplanPodcast #RyanMcBeth #NATO #OSINT #MilitaryAnalysis #Security #Geopolitics #STANAG #UkraineWar #ModernWarfare #Podcast #MilitaryLearningThe video is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jpQMRSud95o?si=D2TRF_lZp8KaxGsw🎙️ We break down:✅ The future of NATO in an evolving world✅ How OSINT is changing military strategy✅ Key takeaways from the Ukraine conflictNavigating Modern Warfare: Insights with Ryan McBeth In this episode, we are joined by Ryan McBeth, a software engineer, intelligence analyst, YouTube content creator, and novelist. Ryan shares insights on NATO's current role in aiding Ukraine, the importance of air dominance in conflicts, the strategic use of cyber warfare, and the pressing need for a national reserve of critical components like computer chips. He also discusses the implications of potential future conflicts with China and the evolving dynamics within NATO. Join us for an in-depth conversation on modern warfare, the role of technology, and the geopolitical landscape.

03-03
36:10

China Australia Maritime Dispute

This week's episode is about a recent incident in the South Pacific. It aims at introducing and explaining this important term for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

02-23
07:06

The Military Industrial Complex

This week's episode is about the military-industrial complex. It aims at introducing and explaining this important term for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

02-14
08:27

The UK/Poland Defence Pact

This week's episode is about the announcement by the recent visit of the British Prime Minister to Poland and the signing of a new UK/Poland Defence Pact. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

01-18
06:01

Quantum Computers

This week's episode is about the announcement by Google of the new Willow Chip, a breakthrough in quantum computers. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

12-13
05:11

Romanian Presidential Election

This week's episode is about the annulment of the Romanian Presidential Election. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

12-08
05:26

Social Media Bill

This week's episode is about a new law being passed in Australia aimed at tackling some of the problems of social media. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

11-25
06:59

The Mega Coral

This week's episode is about the discovery of a mega coral and its implications. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

11-17
08:12

The Re-Election of Trump

This week's episode is about how the re-election of Trump could affect European and World security. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

11-10
04:26

North Korean's in Ukraine?

This week's episode is about the sending of North Korean soldiers to support Russia in its war against Ukraine. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog www.stanagbattleplan.com

10-26
07:00

Trouble in the Taiwan Strait

This week's episode is about the problems of a recent voyage of a Japanese warship through the Tawan Strait. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog

10-04
06:32

Stranded in Space

This week's episode is about the problems of a recent NASA mission to the International Space Station. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog

08-25
06:53

The Iranian Elections

This week's episode is about the Iranian Elections. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog

06-28
05:31

Cognitive Warfare

This week's episode is about cognitive warfare and NATO's response. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog

06-09
05:23

The world of deepfakes

This week's episode is about deepfakes. It aims at introducing and explaining important terminology for English learners, especially those intending to do the Level 3 Stanag 6001 Exam. More info can be found on the Battleplan website: Battleplan Blog

05-18
05:54

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