
The Critical Care podcast
Welcome to Shephard Studio’s Critical Care podcast, the story of military aircraft sustainment and support in an unpredictable world. We are brought to you in partnership with our sponsor Collins Aerospace. Over the course of four episodes, we will look at the role of sustainment in ensuring fleet readiness, consider the part that technology plays in reducing downtime and hear about the advantages of greater collaboration between industry and the military. And we consider the future, how ever-changing requirements and new technologies are changing the game further.
Podcasting since 2021 • 6 episodes
The Critical Care podcast
Latest Episodes
Bonus episode - How open avionics are enabling the next generation of air dominance
Establishing and maintaining air dominance has been a primary objective for militaries since the earliest days of air warfare.But as the US government and industry focus on sixth-generation fighters and other future platforms, what capa...
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How has the military placed technology at the heart of aviation sustainment?
Brought to you in partnership with Collins AerospaceWestern militaries face an increasingly uncertain threat landscape, in which they often rely on ageing aircraft. Technology is now more important than ever to susta...
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Episode 4
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46:08

How can strong industrial partnerships help to enhance fleet readiness?
Militaries rely on a vast range of systems and equipment, some of which have been in service for decades. Because the future is difficult to predict, sustainment strategies must be adaptable and mobile. To deli...
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Episode 3
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40:03

Delivering a tailored approach to aircraft sustainment
To effectively sustain their aviation fleets, militaries must embrace a range of different strategies. Understanding such approaches is crucial, ensuring force readiness for future threats. Welcome to Shepard Studio’s ...
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Episode 2
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46:36

Military aircraft readiness and the benefits of sustainment
Militaries are turning to new innovative sustainment models to maintain their aviation fleets.The reasons are clear - fleet readiness and aircraft availability will be critical in the event of any future conflict.But aircraft fl...
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Episode 1
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