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How satcom is shaping the future of fast, accurate warfare (podcast)
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Layered protection: How air defence is adapting to rising drone and missile threats (podcast)
A surge in aerial threats – from advanced missiles to low-cost drones – is reshaping the way militaries approach air defence, driving demand for flexible, multi-layered solutions.
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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.
Precision on Demand: The New Age of Loitering Weapons (Podcast)
10th October 2025
Loitering munitions provide vital capabilities in the disrupted and unpredictable modern battlespace, from real-time ISR to a virtually “on demand” strike capability. Rafael is looking to the future of the technology, empowering systems to ...
Beyond Survivability: How Active Protection Systems Are Empowering Commanders (Podcast)
20th August 2025
As threats diversify and intensify, APS are proving essential not just for vehicle protection but also for enhancing operational freedom, effectiveness and mission success in contested environments.
Defending the Fleet: Naval air defence in the drone era (podcast)
29th May 2025
In an era of swarming drones, proliferating missiles and saturation attacks, naval air defence must combine cutting-edge effectiveness with low cost per intercept. Israel’s Rafael is applying its long expertise to help navies adapt to emerg...
Podcast: The evolving landscape of military simulation and training technologies
25th April 2023
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 changin...
What's the deal with defence procurement? (podcast)
17th March 2023
This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat with Professor John Louth.
IDEX 2023: All the news from the show floor (podcast)
27th February 2023
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.
The most significant defence stories of 2022 - and looking ahead to the coming year (podcast)
20th January 2023
The year 2022 saw dramatic changes to the international security landscape along with major developments across the air, land and sea domains.
All the news from I/ITSEC and talking seabed warfare
9th December 2022
The Shephard Media news team looks at all the developments in the military training and simulation world, and discovers the trends and challenges in seabed warfare.
How fiction can prepare us for a disruptive digital future – a conversation (podcast)
5th December 2022
In this special episode of the Shephard Defence Podcast, Dr. Keith Dear and August Cole discuss how new technologies are radically altering the national security landscape.
The Disintegrated Review - Is the UK's defence and security strategy on the right path (podcast)
7th October 2022
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.
Going autonomous - maritime UAV platforms and programmes (podcast)
19th August 2022
The Shephard Media news team looks at naval UAV programmes in development and the various problems and opportunities that uncrewed aircraft present in the maritime domain.
News and views from the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow (podcast)
22nd July 2022
The Shephard Media news team report from the sidelines of the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow.
Eurosatory - all the news that's fit to chat about (Podcast)
24th June 2022
The Shephard Media news team report from the floor of Eurosatory, the biennial international defence and security exhibition.
Reporting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine (podcast)
27th May 2022
In a new-look Shephard Defence Podcast, the news team discusses the rapidly-evolving situation in Ukraine and latest developments following Russia's unprovoked invasion.
Highlights of 2021 plus US helicopter engine upgrade (Podcast)
17th December 2021
Welcome to Episode 50 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
European defence innovation, global arms sales data and Middle East air/sea latest (Podcast)
10th December 2021
Welcome to Episode 49 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
I/ITSEC highlights, carrier supply chain issues and will FCAS/Tempest merge? (Podcast)
3rd December 2021
Welcome to Episode 48 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
NASCAR tech, C295 MPA programme and I/ITSEC preview (Podcast)
26th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 47 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Spotlight on Dubai Airshow 2021 and global second-hand armoured vehicles market (Podcast)
19th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 46 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Persistent UK procurement problems and US view of Chinese posture (podcast)
12th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 45 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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.
