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The Shephard Defence Podcast

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

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23:01

Beyond Survivability: How Active Protection Systems...

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2025/12/09

Brought to you in partnership with Rafael As the battlefield becomes more complex, active protection systems (APS) are proving critical - not just in protecting armoured vehicles, but in ensuring they remain effective, mobile, and mission-ready in contested environments. In this episode, we explore how APS like Rafael’s Trophy are reshaping modern land warfare. Gideon Weiss, VP of Business Development and Marketing at Rafael, and a former Israel Defense Forces commander - known here as “Col B...

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25:35

How satcom is shaping the future of fast, accurate...

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2025/10/21

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Amazon Kuiper Government Solutions ‘Speed is the key advantage and accuracy is the key outcome’: Amazon Kuiper Government Solutions’ Rick Freeman talks to Shephard’s Georgia Lewis about how space-as-a-service is transforming defence connectivity and access to satellite capabilities. As militaries seek faster, more accurate decision-making across increasingly complex battlespaces, satcom services are becoming increasingly essential. The growin...

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21:56

Precision on Demand: The New Age of Loitering Weapons

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2025/10/10

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24:36

Defending the Fleet: Naval Air Defence in the Drone Era

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2025/08/20

In this episode of Designed for Advantage, host Tony Skinner speaks with Rafael’s VP of business development and marketing, Gideon Weiss, and Commander ‘K’, a naval surface warfare and air defence expert, about how navies are adapting to an era of bold, asymmetric threats at sea. From swarming drones in the Red Sea to precision missile strikes in the Black Sea, the maritime threat landscape is shifting fast. The discussion explores: How multi-domain threats are reshaping naval air defen...

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24:22

Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike...

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2025/06/11

Long-range precision strike is fast becoming a cornerstone of modern military capability. As threats grow in complexity and coverage - from A2/AD environments to dispersed high-value targets - armed forces must respond with scalable, GPS-independent systems capable of delivering fast, coordinated effects. In this second episode of our special series with Rafael, we explore the evolving demands of precision strike. Rafael Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, Gideon Weiss, joi...

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Why Tactical UAVs Are Winning the Future Battlefield

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2025/06/09

In this special edition of the Shephard Defence Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Aeronautics Group, 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. From the Orbiter 5 to innovations in loitering munitions and VTOL platforms, the conversation dives into how Aeronautics is building battlefield-ready solutions that are smaller, smarter, and more survivable than ev...

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21:56

Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are...

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2025/06/04

High-energy laser (HEL) systems are emerging as a pivotal layer in modern air defence strategies. As threats grow more agile, diverse and frequent – from swarming UAVs to short-range rockets – militaries are increasingly turning to cost-effective, sustainable methods of interception. HEL technology now offers high-capacity, low-cost engagement options that enhance traditional defences and reduce dependence on finite missile inventories. Among the companies advancing this capability is...

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38:05

Defence Insight Briefs - Europe Rearming and the...

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2025/04/14

In this episode of Defence Insight Briefs, Senior Naval Analyst Giovani Rasio discusses all things naval. With Europe rearming, where is the money being spent and how are current affairs changing the calculus for NATO? IMDEX Asia is right around the corner. Do you want the best industry information for you and your team? Listen to the full podcast and be sure to visit Shephard's Defence Insight to view equipment entries on all the systems discussed. See you at IMDEX!

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Defence Insight Briefs: IDEX and the Middle East

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2025/02/17

In this episode of Defence Insight Briefs, Senior Land Analyst Sam Hart dives into the Middle East market on the first day of IDEX. With a mix of aligned and non-aligned countries, competitors and new technologies, IDEX is poised to dominate industry conversation at a time of regional change. Sam discusses who we will see, what they will be exhibiting and how the changing face of global conflict will be represented at the show. Who are the regional powers and how are they flexing their ...

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15:36

Defence Insight Briefs - The Drone Market Year in Review

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2025/01/14

In this episode of Defence Insight Briefs, Senior UAV Analyst Matty Todhunter examines the rapidly evolving global drone market. From the battlefield roles of loyal wingman UAVs to NATO procurement strategies, we explore how drones are transforming modern warfare.Matty discusses how the Ukraine conflict has turbocharged drone development and procurement, with global UAV spending expected to reach $8.2 billion in 2025. Key topics include the US Department of Defense’s Replicator 1 programme, I...

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23:19

Defence Insight Briefs - The Analyst View of the...

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2024/11/29

Euronaval Paris is a significant trade show in the naval market calendar. An evolving threat landscape and increasing government funding are driving investment into new technologies. The naval market hasn't been so relevant in many decades. In this episode, Giovanni Rasio Senior Naval Analyst at Shephard Group's Defence Insight details his findings from the Euronaval show. Submarines, UUVs and strike capabilities take centre stage, raising questions for how NATO countries will adapt to t...

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Defence Insight Briefs - The Analyst View of the UGV...

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2024/10/22

The market for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) is rapidly evolving, with profound implications for future military operations. As we look to the coming decade, the potential for these autonomous platforms to redefine the battlefield is immense. UGVs are not merely another tool in the kit of modern warfare – they represent a shift in how conflicts will be fought and how human life will be preserved on the frontlines.Sam Hart, Senior Land Analyst at Shephard Defence Insight, explores the rapidl...

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29:40

The evolving landscape of military simulation and...

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2023/04/25

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37:43

What's the deal with defence procurement?

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2023/03/15

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27:58

All the show news from IDEX in Abu Dhabi

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2023/02/27

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34:01

Digital Readiness and Cognitive Advantage in the...

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2023/02/03

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45:48

The most significant defence stories of 2022 - and...

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2023/01/20

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48:50

A history of cybernetics and the implications for...

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2022/12/23

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49:32

All the news from I/ITSEC and talking seabed warfare

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2022/12/09

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43:59

How fiction can prepare us for a disruptive digital...

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2022/12/05

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