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Technically Speaking Podcast

Technically Speaking Podcast

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Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic's monthly podcast “Technically Speaking" is hosted by the Public Affairs Office and features a monthly rollup of recent information warfare successes as well as deep-dive interviews spotlighting technical and un-technical topics of Navy interest.DVIDSHub.net Politics & Government
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  • Technically Speaking Podcast - Episode 37 – Combating Grey Zone with AI (Ep. 37)

    Technically Speaking Podcast - Episode 37 – Combating Grey Zone with AI (Ep. 37)
    Sep 8 2026
    In this episode of Technically Speaking, hosts Chelsie and Alex sit down with NIWC Atlantic Senior Scientist Mason Meredith to dive into the bleeding-edge technology behind combating “grey zone warfare.” NIWC Atlantic’s role is a key component of a larger, award-winning Coalition Warfare Program project known as "AtSea" (Autonomous Tactical Seabed Infrastructure Protection System). Mason explains how the Navy and its coalition partners are leveraging underwater sensors, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to combat gray zone warfare—underhanded tactics used by near-peer adversaries, such as deliberately dragging cargo ship anchors to sever critical underwater infrastructure. Listen and learn how this AI-driven technology acts as a virtual "junior operator," organizing massive amounts of complex ocean data to flag anomalies and provide warfighters with rapid decision advantages. Plus, hear about the team's recent competitive award win that secured several million dollars in funding to expand this critical maritime domain awareness capability alongside our allies. Key Topics Covered: - Defining "Gray Zone Warfare" in the maritime domain. - How the projects use underwater sensors to protect seabed infrastructure. - The difference between raw data collection and creating actionable AI agents for warfighters. - The recent multimillion-dollar Coalition Warfare Program award win. Produced by: NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Co-Hosts: Chelsie Holloway and Alex Jackson Audio Technician: Joe Bullinger Technically Speaking is an award-winning production of Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Public Affairs. Information presented in the podcast represents the views and opinions of the original content creators and their guests and does not necessarily represent the views and opinions of NIWC Atlantic, the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense or the U.S. government. Any mention of specific companies, products, services or content does not imply endorsement by NIWC Atlantic, the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense or the U.S. government. External Links: - https://www.niwcatlantic.navy.mil/ - https://www.niwcatlantic.navy.mil/Portals/94/Page-Content/Podcast/Transcripts/Ep37-Transcript.txt (Transcript) Social Media Links: - https://www.facebook.com/NavalInformationWarfareSystemsCommand - https://www.instagram.com/navwar_usnavy/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/navwar Contact Us: - niwc_lant_ch_pao.fct@us.navy.mil
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    19 mins
  • Technically Speaking Podcast - Episode 36 - Students Seek Mentorship from Naval Engineers to help Endangered Red Wolves

    Technically Speaking Podcast - Episode 36 - Students Seek Mentorship from Naval Engineers to help Endangered Red Wolves
    Jun 17 2026
    Technically Speaking Podcast - Episode 36 - Students Seek Mentorship from Naval Engineers to help Endangered Red Wolves (Ep. 36) As tech professionals, there is nothing quite like seeing a complex problem met with an elegant, real-world solution—especially when personnel from NIWC Atlantic are driving the initiative. In this episode, hosts Chelsie and Alex sit down with an incredible father-son duo: Dr. Don Lauer, a NIWC Atlantic Lab Manager, and Matt Lauer, a recent Charleston Southern University engineering graduate. Don and Matt walk listeners through how a senior engineering project at Charleston Southern University evolved into a game-changing solution for the critically endangered red wolves housed at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site in Charleston, South Carolina. Their collaborative effort perfectly showcases what NIWC Atlantic does best: leveraging technology and teamwork to make a tangible impact. Listen in as the group breaks down the specs of the "Health Observation and Weight Logger" (HOWL)—a smart scale engineered by students to capture accurate weight data without the need to sedate the animals. It is a fantastic conversation about how NIWC Atlantic engineers stepped up to provide mentorship, and how the command’s On-Demand Manufacturing lab provided the crucial hardware support to get the prototype deployed. This episode is a proud testament to the power of STEM outreach, community partnerships, and how Navy IT and engineering resources can be mobilized to protect wildlife and inspire the next generation of innovators. Key Takeaways: - Deploying Innovative Tech: Get into the technical weeds of the HOWL scale, which leverages dynamic loading and video recording to safely and humanely capture data on endangered red wolves, bypassing the need for tranquilizers. - Mission-Driven Collaboration: See how cross-functional teamwork between NIWC Atlantic, Charleston Southern University, and Charles Towne Landing resulted in a successful, real-world deployment for conservation. - The Power of Mentorship & Resources: Hear how proud the community is of the NIWC Atlantic engineers who mentored these university students, giving the students hands-on experience and access to an advanced manufacturing lab to bring the schematics to life. - Securing the Future Pipeline: The discussion covers the massive ROI of STEM outreach programs—not just for building community ties, but for cultivating the next generation of top-tier IT and engineering talent for the Navy. Produced by: NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Co-Hosts: Chelsie Holloway and Alex Jackson Audio Technician: Joe Bullinger Technically Speaking is an award-winning production of Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Public Affairs. Information presented in the podcast represents the views and opinions of the original content creators and their guests and does not necessarily represent the views and opinions of NIWC Atlantic, the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense or the U.S. government. Any mention of specific companies, products, services or content does not imply endorsement by NIWC Atlantic, the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense or the U.S. government. Transcript Link: https://www.niwcatlantic.navy.mil/Portals/94/Page-Content/Podcast/Transcripts/Ep36-Transcript.txt External Links: https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/csu-engineering-students-design-technology-for-red-wolf-population-at-charles-towne-landing/ https://southcarolinaparks.com/charles-towne-landing Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/NavalInformationWarfareSystemsCommand https://www.instagram.com/navwar_usnavy/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/navwar Contact Us: niwc_lant_ch_pao.fct@us.navy.mil
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    21 mins
  • Technically Speaking Podcast - Episode 35 - How Drones and Robot Dogs Help with Military Operations and Natural Disasters

    Technically Speaking Podcast - Episode 35 - How Drones and Robot Dogs Help with Military Operations and Natural Disasters
    Mar 13 2026
    How Drones and Robot Dogs Help with Military Operations and Natural Disasters (Ep. 35) In this episode of “Technically Speaking” hosts Chelsie and Alex chat about their love for blended strategies and newer “gameplay” in the show Survivor. They compare this to work NIWC Atlantic is accomplishing around technology for unmanned systems such as aerial drones and robot dogs. Chelsie and Alex speak with two members of the NIWC Atlantic Coordinated Hardware Agnostic Operating System (CHAOS) team who create and enhance the technology in these unmanned systems. Gwen Steel, NIWC Atlantic CHAOS Project Lead, and Donovan Lam, NIWC Atlantic CHAOS Hardware Lead, explain the diverse uses of their technology for anything from military reconnaissance to civilian search and rescue after natural disasters. CHAOS also achieves impressive communication capabilities across systems and aid in real-time problem solving for the warfighter. These two experts then share the degrees and skills individuals need if they want to pursue a career that involves innovation around unmanned technology. Next Alex speaks with IT1 Caleb Donaldson for this episode’s military moment. IT1 Donaldson explains why he enlisted into the Navy and how his work with NIWC Atlantic allows him to bring the warfighter perspective to the technology being created here. The episode closes on the hosts summarizing the uniqueness NIWC Atlantic in that it is able to blend warfighter and civilian expertise together to create outstanding information warfare solutions for the United States Navy. Produced by: NIWC Atlantic Public Affairs Co-Hosts: Chelsie Holloway and Alex Jackson Audio Technician: Joe Bullinger Technically Speaking is an award-winning production of Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Public Affairs. Information presented in the podcast represents the views and opinions of the original content creators and their guests and does not necessarily represent the views and opinions of NIWC Atlantic, the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense or the U.S. government. Any mention of specific companies, products, services or content does not imply endorsement by NIWC Atlantic, the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense or the U.S. government. Links: https://www.niwcatlantic.navy.mil/ Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/NavalInformationWarfareSystemsCommand https://www.instagram.com/navwar_usnavy/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/navwar Contact Us: niwc_lant_ch_pao.fct@us.navy.mil
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    18 mins
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