Topic: Air Show

At the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, Lockheed Martin COO Frank St. John predicted a three-to-five-year surge in global defense spending. The company is working to implement Donald Trump's vision for a "Golden Dome" missile defense system in the U.S. within a few years. Additionally, development is accelerating for directed energy weapons and high-powered microwaves to counter evolving drone threats.

John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry open the show discussing Fleet Week in San Francisco. Dvorak describes the Blue Angels performance over Christy Field and the presence of numerous boats in the bay. The hosts briefly mention the 1970s roots of the event before transitioning into technical difficulties.

The IMF signaled continued financial support for Ukraine despite its debt arrears, while the Paris Air Show highlighted a commercial paradox involving Russia. Despite geopolitical tensions, Russian entities placed significant orders for Boeing 747 and 737 aircraft, outpacing European rival Airbus in the region.

The hosts discuss the Blue Angels air show in San Francisco, noting the temporary flight restrictions that altered commercial flight paths over the Golden Gate Bridge. One host describes witnessing the planes from a residence in the flight path while recovering from a minor illness. Plans are mentioned for attending the final day of the event near the Presidio.