The Shephard Defence Podcast tells the stories of 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 take deep dives 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.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 days 2 hours 18 minutes
AI for training, US Army modernisation priorities and Israeli UH-60 problem
In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we talk about simulation and training, and consider how VR, AR and mixed reality could eventually reshape this industry; and in an interview with the Head of the US Army Futures Command we learn the progress of the country’s six modernisation priorities.
Newsround (00:38)
In Russia the Military Industrial Company has shed more light on the Strela light air-transportable armoured car...
HAPS stumbles, 'super duper' missile development and Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes
In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we discuss headline news from this week; we interview Raytheon UK about Global Navigation Satellite Systems; and we talk to the Director of Army Initiatives at Viasat to find out about new technologies that could help the militaries.
Newsround (00:53)
Australia is continuing to invest in autonomous technologies with a series of new contracts for prototype UGVs...
episode 31: Global IFV market forecast, Link 16 for dismounted forces and Asia-Pacific round-up
In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we present our monthly digest of news from the Asia-Pacific region. We also look at the global market forecast for IFVs and chat with Viasat’s CTO about next-generation data links.
Newsround (00:36)
The Malaysian MoD is considering how to proceed with its troubled Maharaja Lela-class Littoral Combat Ship programme...
Air defence in focus and the view from the helm at Lockheed Martin UK
In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we learn about ongoing European air defence programmes, while the chief executive of Lockheed Martin UK provides an update on the company’s current projects.
Newsround (00:30)
In the news this week, four companies have been selected to design a prototype Skyborg autonomous UAV for the US Air Force by July 2026.
Japan is showing interest in joining the US Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor programme, or HBTSS...
episode 29: Industry's view on Space Force, a Team Tempest update and European sub programmes
In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast we catch up with our Defence Insight team about European submarines programmes and we talk to L3 Harris about the company’s support for the US Space Force.
Newsround (00:00:35)
The Czech government has dispelled fears that the economic damage of COVID will force it to cancel a plan to buy new infantry fighting vehicles...
episode 28: What next for Afghanistan following the draw down of US troops?
In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast we hold a debate on the political and military implications of the impending US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Newsround (00:37)
Russia is planning an upgrade to its Su-57 fifth generation multirole fighter even before the first full production version is delivered...
episode 27: New Serbian combat drones, Type 26 update and Asia Pacific round-up
In this episode of The Weekly Defence podcast we discuss all the news from the Asia Pacific and we talk to a Romanian Air Force senior officer to learn more about the how the country has successfully carried out numerous UN-led peacekeeping missions.
Newsround: (00:28)
The UK is moving forward on the acquisition of eight Type 26 frigates, three years into the programme. Senior Editor Richard Thomas discusses all the details on the story...
episode 26: Russia lifts the veil on new military equipment and the tracks versus wheels debate
In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast we tackle the tracked versus wheeled armoured vehicles debate and we examine the equipment on display at Moscow’s Red Square during the Victory Day Parade.
Newsround: (00:32)
Cross-party political talks in Sweden addressing future defence funding have collapsed, following disagreement over whether additional money should be approved...
episode 25: PODCAST: Commanding the International Maritime Security Construct and leading a defence business in a time of crisis
In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we speak to the commander of the recently-formed International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) in the Saudi Arabian Peninsula and we hear from L3Harris Technologies about the first year of operations for the newly-merged company.
Newsround: (00:22)
Armoured vehicle programmes in central and eastern Europe are in jeopardy due to the economic effects of COVID-19, Shephard Defence Insight indicates...
episode 24: Updating the F/A-18 Super Hornet, European frigate programmes and all the news
In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast we look at the new range of frigates that European navies are looking at to replace their current fleets, and we talk to Boeing about developments on the F/A-18 programmes.
News Round (00:35)
The Royal Australian Air Force is seeking a replacement for its fleet of Hawk 127 trainer jets...