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 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.
Episodes
180 episodes
Defence Insight Briefs - Europe Rearming and the Naval Market
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?
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38:05
Defence Insight Briefs: IDEX and the Middle East
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 do...
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Defence Insight Briefs - The Drone Market Year in Review
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...
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Defence Insight Briefs - The Analyst View of the Naval Market
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.&nbs...
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Defence Insight Briefs - The Analyst View of the UGV Market
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....
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The evolving landscape of military simulation and training technologies (sponsored)
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 mi...
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Season 5
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29:40
What's the deal with defence procurement?
With so much criticism of UK defence procurement, it can be hard to know what's fact and what is hyperbole. Shephard sat down with Professor John Louth, formerly of RUSI, and co-author of a new paper on defence procurement to get his take on th...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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37:43
All the show news from IDEX in Abu Dhabi
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.Each month on the
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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27:58
Digital Readiness and Cognitive Advantage in the Future Battlespace: An Interview with Neil Dove and Andy Laidler
We recently released a multimedia project in partnership with Fujitsu Defence and National Security, focusing on digital readiness and cognitive advantage. In this bonus podcast episode, we hear from two industry experts as ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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34:01
The most significant defence stories of 2022 - and looking ahead to the coming year
Shephard's editorial team - senior naval reporter Harry Lye, military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann and Asia Pacific editor Gordon Arthur - nominate the most remarkable defence stories of 2022.To learn more, see the...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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45:48
A history of cybernetics and the implications for today’s society
Professor Colin Williams, an expert in the history of cybernetics, explores the birth of the machine, its infancy in modern society and path towards maturation.Prof Williams is an honorary visiting professor at the Cyber Technology Insti...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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48:50
All the news from I/ITSEC and talking seabed warfare
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 I/ITSEC, the world's largest modeling, simulation and training...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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49:32
How fiction can prepare us for a disruptive digital future – a conversation with August Cole
Innovation is a crucial topic in national security circles. For organisations to seize the advantage, it is vital to approach innovation not simply as a technological phenomenon but as a cultural and organisational priority.Part of the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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43:59
Interview - General Sir Richard Barrons
These are uncertain and changing times for UK politics and defence strategy. 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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Season 4
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Episode 10
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36:19
The Disintegrated Review - Is the UK's defence and security strategy on the right path?
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. In this special podcast episode, Shephard Media's team of subject-matter experts ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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49:00
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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Season 4
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Episode 8
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15:43
Going autonomous - maritime UAV platforms and programmes
Shephard Media's news editor Ben Vogel discusses the naval UAV platforms and programmes with air editor Tim Martin, senior naval reporter Harry Lye, and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann.Each month on the
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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42:41
Five Eyes Connectivity S3 E3 - Eyes to the Future
In this bonus episode of The Shephard Defence Podcast, we bring you the third episode from the latest series of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast. Sponsored by our partner Viasat, the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast looks at the o...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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41:12
News and views from the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow
Shephard Media's news editor Ben Vogel discusses the major news from the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow with air editor Tim Martin, senior naval reporter Harry Lye, and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann....
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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36:07
Five Eyes Connectivity S3 E2 - The Network Effect
In this bonus episode of The Shephard Defence Podcast, we bring you the second episode from the latest series of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast. Sponsored by our partner Viasat, the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast looks at the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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42:11
Eurosatory - all the news that's fit to chat about
The Shephard Media news team report from the floor of Eurosatory, the biennial international defence and security exhibition.Shephard Media's news editor Ben Vo...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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41:53
Five Eyes Connectivity S3 E1 - The Intelligence Trust
In this bonus episode of The Shephard Defence Podcast, we bring you the first episode from the latest series of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast.Sponsored by our partner Viasat, the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast looks at the origins ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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48:02
Reporting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine
We’re excited to share a new-look format for the Shephard Defence Podcast. Following a short hiatus, we are back with a monthly look at some of the big themes in the world of defence. The first episode looks at the rapidly-evolving situ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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39:05
Highlights of 2021 plus US Army engine upgrade
In the final bumper edition of The Weekly Defence Podcast in 2021, our subject matter experts look back over an eventful year for air, land, sea and training procurement programmes (including a return to the trade show scene); we look at the ma...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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1:26:30
European defence innovation, global arms sales data and Middle East air/sea latest
In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we explore the main themes from the European Defence Agency innovation conference; we discuss the latest global arms sales data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute; and we shi...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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47:04