Episode Description

In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, host Tyler Sweatt is joined by Saj Huq from Plexal, a key player at the forefront of defense and security innovation. As a former pilot in the UK Royal Air Force and a veteran in the tech industry, Saj brings a wealth of experience to the table. Dive into a discussion on how Plexal is creating impactful ecosystems by bridging gaps between government, industry, and academia. This episode explores the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of national security and private sector innovation, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration and the roles different sectors play in enhancing global security and economic prosperity.

What’s Happening on the Second Front

• How Plexal is fostering ecosystems that merge government, industry, and academia.
• Critical contributions of private innovation to national security.
• The strategic roles of alliances like AUKUS and NATO in enhancing global security.
• How reducing access barriers can increase sector-wide participation in defense and security.
• Exploring the link between economic stability and national security for a resilient nation.

Connect with Saj

• LinkedIn: Saj Huq

Connect with Tyler

• LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt