# Arms Race on The No Agenda Show Arms Race comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2010 to December 2018. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** November 2010 – December 2018 - **Related topics:** [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Hypersonic Missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypersonic-missiles.md), [Vladimir Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [F-16](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-16.md), [Howitzers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howitzers.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Middle East](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md), [Nuclear Reactors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-reactors.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Russian Hypersonic Missile Tests, US Defense Vulnerability - **Episode:** [1098: Climate Grief](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1098-climate-grief.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-28 - **Time:** 12:03–15:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1098-climate-grief/chapter/russian-hypersonic-missile-tests-us-defense-vulnerability.md Vladimir Putin oversaw the successful test of a new hypersonic intercontinental missile, claiming it is invulnerable to current US interceptors. The Pentagon acknowledges a gap in defense capabilities and expresses urgency in developing domestic hypersonic technology. Skepticism is raised regarding whether the "hypersonic" label is a rebranding of older technology to secure increased military funding. Keywords: [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [hypersonic missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypersonic-missiles.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [arms race](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-race.md), avangard ### Russian Arms Race, Hypersonic Missiles - **Episode:** [916: Personfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-30 - **Time:** 2:35:49–2:37:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend/chapter/russian-arms-race-hypersonic-missiles.md Defense analyst Tim Ripley warns that Russia is developing advanced weaponry, including hypersonic missiles and "super-silent" submarines, that could make Western defenses obsolete. He suggests the world is entering a new arms race similar to the Cold War. The hosts remain skeptical of the "hype" surrounding weapons that have not yet been fully tested or deployed. Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [arms race](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-race.md), [hypersonic missiles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypersonic-missiles.md), [submarines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/submarines.md), tim ripley ### Airshow China 2016 and Global Arms Race - **Episode:** [872: Kinetic Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/872-kinetic-kill.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-27 - **Time:** 1:51:17–1:52:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/872-kinetic-kill/chapter/airshow-china-2016-and-global-arms-race.md The upcoming Airshow China 2016 in Zhuhai is highlighted as a major event for the global arms industry, with Russia as the primary exhibitor. The hosts discuss the "arms race" to profit from conflicts in the Middle East, including Yemen. They suggest that military hardware is being "exhibited" in real-world combat zones to serve as a sales pitch for international buyers. Keywords: airshow china, zhuhai, [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), military hardware, [arms race](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-race.md), [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md) ### Apple Arms Race Defense, Export Laws - **Episode:** [804: Evidence Free Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/804-evidence-free-zone.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-03 - **Time:** 2:00:30–2:02:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/804-evidence-free-zone/chapter/apple-arms-race-defense-export-laws.md Apple's legal counsel, Bruce Sewell, described the company as being in an "arms race" with cybercriminals. This framing suggests a potential Second Amendment defense, categorizing encryption as a "weapon" for self-defense, reminiscent of the 1990s legal battles involving Phil Zimmerman and PGP. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [arms race](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-race.md), phil zimmerman, encryption export ### Middle East Nuclear Arms Race, Saudi-Russia Agreement - **Episode:** [732: Psych!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/732-psych.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-21 - **Time:** 50:22–53:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/732-psych/chapter/middle-east-nuclear-arms-race-saudi-russia-agreement.md Saudi Arabia and Russia signed an agreement in St. Petersburg to build up to 16 nuclear reactors under Russian supervision. This move is interpreted as a response to the potential nuclear deal with Iran, with Saudi officials indicating they will pursue nuclear weapons if Tehran does. The hosts suggest this could lead to a broader arms race and regional instability that benefits global arms manufacturers. Keywords: [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [nuclear reactors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-reactors.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [arms race](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-race.md), [st. petersburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/st-petersburg.md) ### India-Pakistan Geopolitics, Military Equipment Sales, Nobel Peace Prize - **Episode:** [250: Transportation Sexual Assault (TSA)](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/250-transportation-sexual-assault-tsa.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-04 - **Time:** 1:08:32–1:14:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/250-transportation-sexual-assault-tsa/chapter/india-pakistan-geopolitics-military-equipment-sales-nobel-peace-prize.md The U.S. government is criticized for selling advanced military hardware to both India and Pakistan, effectively fueling a regional arms race. The hosts list specific equipment being sold, including F-16 jets, Harpoon missiles, and various howitzers, noting the irony of a Nobel Peace Prize-winning president acting as an arms dealer. They suggest the geopolitical strategy involves destabilizing Pakistan to facilitate oil pipelines from Afghanistan to India. Keywords: [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [f-16](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-16.md), [howitzers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howitzers.md), harpoon missiles, [arms race](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arms-race.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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