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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
PODCAST: Tempest updates, European sub programmes and industry view on Space Force
24th July 2020
Welcome to Episode 29 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: What next for Afghanistan following drawdown of US troops?
17th July 2020
Welcome to Episode 28 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: New Serbian combat drones, Type 26 update and Asia Pacific round-up
10th July 2020
Welcome to Episode 27 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Russia lifts the veil on new military equipment and the tracks versus wheels debate
3rd July 2020
Welcome to Episode 26 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Commanding the International Maritime Security Construct and leading a defence business in a time of crisis
26th June 2020
Welcome to Episode 25 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Updating the F/A-18 Super Hornet, European frigate programmes and all the news
19th June 2020
Welcome to Episode 24 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: The future of unmanned ASW and special operations forces equipment priorities Part Two.
12th June 2020
Welcome to Episode 23 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: What kit are special operations forces looking to procure and what’s behind China’s increase in its defence budget?
5th June 2020
Welcome to Episode 22 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Russian rockets, Turkey’s removal from the F-35 and Italian helicopter sales to Egypt
29th May 2020
Welcome to Episode 21 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Gauging the impact of COVID-19 and bringing machine learning to the military
22nd May 2020
Welcome to Episode 20 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
Podcast: The future of the tank, extending the life of satellites and friendly fire in the Gulf of Oman
15th May 2020
Welcome to Episode 19 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Furthering defence innovation, military procurement across Asia-Pacific and navigating global uncertainty
8th May 2020
Welcome to Episode 18 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Germany’s long-running search for a Tornado replacement, using unmanned platforms for ASW and evaluating kit in the time of COVID-19
1st May 2020
Welcome to Episode 17 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: America’s drone wars, the role of external contractors in defence procurement and adapting to the new normal
24th April 2020
Welcome to Episode 16 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Russia’s COVID-19 response, delays to Australia’s Attack-class submarine programme and all the news
17th April 2020
Welcome to Episode 15 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: US Navy ruptures, AsPac developments and situational awareness on the modern battlefield
10th April 2020
Welcome to Episode 14 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Friendly fire avoidance, USN plans for LCS and spotlight on UK air power
3rd April 2020
Welcome to Episode 13 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Chinese military modernisation, German defence procurement and ‘leading from home’ in a COVID-19 world
27th March 2020
Welcome to Episode 12 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: COVID-19 impact accelerates, Swedish defence minister interview, and Brazil enhances Guarani
20th March 2020
Welcome to Episode 11 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: Arms export figures, submarines of the future and defeating swarming drones
13th March 2020
Welcome to Episode 10 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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.
