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Byron Callan

Independent Washington-based defense analyst and founder of Capital Alpha Partners, providing research and commentary on defense budgets, strategy, and industry trends.

Top 10 podcasts with Byron Callan

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Jul 7, 2025 • 31min

DEFAERO Daily Pod [Jul 07, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead

Byron Callan, an analyst from Capital Alpha Partners with expertise in defense and market trends, joins to unpack the implications of President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' on defense funding. He discusses the fraught budget process, highlighting how midterm elections may shape fiscal priorities. Callan also analyzes the recent Israel-Iran conflict as a pivotal moment and recaps key insights from the NATO Summit. The conversation looks ahead at upcoming defense events, including discussions on drone warfare and Taiwan's military posture.
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Aug 4, 2025 • 39min

DEFAERO Daily Pod [Aug 04, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead

Byron Callan, an expert from Capital Alpha Partners, teams up with Vago Muradian to tackle the week’s pressing defense and aerospace issues. They dissect a proposed $22 billion increase to the defense budget and the upcoming challenges with Congress. From the implications of military procurement cuts to the credibility of government economic data after a key dismissal, they cover it all. They also navigate skepticism surrounding AI in defense and explore recent operational hurdles faced by contractors, revealing a complex landscape filled with both challenges and innovations.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 32min

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Feb 17, 2026] Look Ahead w/ Byron Callan

Byron Callan, senior analyst at Capital Alpha Partners who tracks defense and aerospace policy, discusses takeaways from the Munich Security Conference. He outlines shifting transatlantic cooperation, Europe's push for industrial urgency, Canada’s new buy-domestic defense strategy, and the changing services market amid AI and budget politics. He also previews key geopolitical events for the week ahead.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 32min

DEFAERO Daily Pod [Jun 02, 25] Week in Review & Byron Callan’s Week Ahead

Byron Callan, a seasoned analyst from Capital Alpha Partners, shares his expertise on defense budgets and geopolitical concerns. He examines the potential for a significant increase in U.S. defense spending while navigating complex political dynamics between Congress and the administration. Callan discusses the repercussions of tariffs, particularly with China’s responses, and insights from the Shanghai-La Dialogue. He also sheds light on Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb, exploring its impact on Russia's bomber bases and the broader military strategies at play.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 34min

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Mar 23, 2026] Look Ahead w/ Byron Callan

Byron Callan, Washington-based defense analyst and founder of Capital Alpha Partners, provides concise analysis of looming Iran conflict dynamics and what a pause in strikes means. He covers the size and politics of a $200B war supplemental and FY27 budget request. He also examines strain on readiness from intense operations, industrial and procurement shifts, and rising second-order global risks.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 33min

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Mar 16, 2026] Look Ahead w/ Byron Callan

Byron Callan, founder of Capital Alpha Partners and Washington defense analyst, breaks down the US‑Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz risks. He discusses misinformation around strikes, drone and missile pacing, lessons from 1980s tanker wars, requirements for modern escort operations, limits on a ground campaign, and the uncertain US defense spending outlook.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 29min

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Mar 09, 2026] Look Ahead w/ Byron Callan

Byron Callan, principal at Capital Alpha Partners and Washington defense analyst, outlines likely war timelines and Gulf risks. He examines the impact of a protracted Strait of Hormuz closure on oil and supply chains. He questions industrial capacity to sharply ramp munitions production and previews upcoming Washington budget fights and key hearings.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 35min

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Feb 23, 2026] Look Ahead w/ Byron Callan

Byron Callan, managing researcher at Capital Alpha Partners and Washington defense analyst, offers sharp analysis on tariffs, transatlantic tensions, and shifting European defense spending. He covers UK basing limits and Iran strike risks. Canada’s push for sovereign capabilities and the changing U.S. defense industrial landscape, including a recent IPO wave, round out the discussion.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 33min

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Feb 09, 2026] Look Ahead w/ Byron Callan

Byron Callan, independent Washington research analyst and founder of Capital Alpha Partners, breaks down recent defense market turmoil. He talks algorithm-driven momentum in trading. He reviews capital markets for defense firms and European procurement shifts. He previews Munich Security Conference, supply-chain and munitions investment moves, and what to watch in the week ahead.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 36min

Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Feb 02, 2026] Look Ahead w/ Byron Callan

Byron Callan, founder of Capital Alpha Partners and independent Washington research analyst, offers sharp defense industry commentary. He previews the impact of the shutdown-averting deal on contractors. He reviews Q4 earnings themes, capital allocation moves and program updates like KC-46 and B-21. He discusses industrial base capacity, Europe’s push for strategic autonomy, and friction between U.S. policy and allied partners.

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