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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
Combat-tested technology is being reshaped to counter A2/AD threats, reduce reliance on GPS and enable faster, more autonomous targeting in complex environments. In this special podcast, experts explain how the evolving threat landscape is shaping next-generation strike capabilities.
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Why tactical UAVs are winning on the future battlefield (Podcast)
In Conversation: In this special edition of the Shephard Defence Podcast, Tony Skinner sits down with Dan Slasky, President and CEO of Aeronautics, to explore how cutting-edge tactical unmanned aerial systems are reshaping today’s battlefields.
Land Warfare
Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence (podcast)
Laser-based air defence is moving from promise to deployment as global threats evolve. In this special podcast, we explore how high-energy laser systems are reshaping interception strategies.
Training
Podcast: The evolving landscape of military simulation and training technologies
This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, we explore the evolution of military simulation and training technologies, including advancements in cloud computing, networked training, and the increasing use of simulation in response to changing military demands.
Defence Notes
What's the deal with defence procurement? (podcast)
This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat with Professor John Louth.
Defence Notes
IDEX 2023: All the news from the show floor (podcast)
This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat about the big news stories from IDEX in Abu Dhabi.
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Defence Notes
The most significant defence stories of 2022 - and looking ahead to the coming year (podcast)
20th January 2023
The year 2022 saw dramatic changes to the international security landscape along with major developments across the air, land and sea domains.
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Defence Notes
All the news from I/ITSEC and talking seabed warfare
9th December 2022
The Shephard Media news team looks at all the developments in the military training and simulation world, and discovers the trends and challenges in seabed warfare.
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Digital Battlespace
How fiction can prepare us for a disruptive digital future – a conversation (podcast)
5th December 2022
In this special episode of the Shephard Defence Podcast, Dr. Keith Dear and August Cole discuss how new technologies are radically altering the national security landscape.
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Defence Notes
The Disintegrated Review - Is the UK's defence and security strategy on the right path (podcast)
7th October 2022
So much has changed — domestically and in the world at large — since the UK government released the Integrated Review and MoD Command Paper in early 2021.
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Defence Notes
Going autonomous - maritime UAV platforms and programmes (podcast)
19th August 2022
The Shephard Media news team looks at naval UAV programmes in development and the various problems and opportunities that uncrewed aircraft present in the maritime domain.
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Defence Notes
News and views from the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow (podcast)
22nd July 2022
The Shephard Media news team report from the sidelines of the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow.
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory - all the news that's fit to chat about (Podcast)
24th June 2022
The Shephard Media news team report from the floor of Eurosatory, the biennial international defence and security exhibition.
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Defence Notes
Reporting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine (podcast)
27th May 2022
In a new-look Shephard Defence Podcast, the news team discusses the rapidly-evolving situation in Ukraine and latest developments following Russia's unprovoked invasion.
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Defence Notes
Highlights of 2021 plus US helicopter engine upgrade (Podcast)
17th December 2021
Welcome to Episode 50 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
European defence innovation, global arms sales data and Middle East air/sea latest (Podcast)
10th December 2021
Welcome to Episode 49 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC highlights, carrier supply chain issues and will FCAS/Tempest merge? (Podcast)
3rd December 2021
Welcome to Episode 48 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
NASCAR tech, C295 MPA programme and I/ITSEC preview (Podcast)
26th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 47 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
Spotlight on Dubai Airshow 2021 and global second-hand armoured vehicles market (Podcast)
19th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 46 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
Persistent UK procurement problems and US view of Chinese posture (podcast)
12th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 45 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
UK exports, Harpoon dilemma and JADC2 (podcast)
5th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 44 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
Pacific Future Forum news, Airbus updates and Estonia exclusive (podcast)
29th October 2021
Welcome to Episode 43 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
Turkish F-16s and USVs, plus AESA technology (podcast)
22nd October 2021
Welcome to Episode 42 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
AUSA News and Views (podcast)
15th October 2021
Welcome to Episode 41 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
Greek frigate procurement, GSOF on Afghanistan and air dominance (podcast)
1st October 2021
Welcome to Episode 39 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
AUKUS fallout, US eyes Wedgetail and 8x8 armoured platforms (podcast)
24th September 2021
Welcome to Episode 38 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
The Shephard Defence Podcast
The Shephard Defence Podcast covers the stories from the defence industry, trends in military technology and the procurement programmes that get the kit into the hands of the warfighter.
In a monthly news roundtable, Shephard Media’s team of international journalists and analysts dive deep into defence issues, focusing on niche market sectors and looking at where the trends are heading.
We also feature content developed by Shephard Studio in cooperation with our partners. If you work in the defence sector, have an interest in defence technologies, or are an end-user of military equipment, then the Shephard Defence Podcast is aimed at you.
