The Shephard Defence Podcast
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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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How satcom is shaping the future of fast, accurate warfare
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Precision on Demand: The New Age of Loitering Weapons
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Defending the Fleet: Naval Air Defence in the Drone Era
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Why Tactical UAVs Are Winning the Future Battlefield
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Energy evolution: How laser defence systems are powering the next phase of air defence
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Defence Insight Briefs - Europe Rearming and the Naval Market
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Defence Insight Briefs: IDEX and the Middle East
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Defence Insight Briefs - The Drone Market Year in Review
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Defence Insight Briefs - The Analyst View of the Naval Market
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Defence Insight Briefs - The Analyst View of the UGV Market
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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The evolving landscape of military simulation and training technologies (sponsored)
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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What's the deal with defence procurement?
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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All the show news from IDEX in Abu Dhabi
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Digital Readiness and Cognitive Advantage in the Future Battlespace: An Interview with Neil Dove and Andy Laidler
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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The most significant defence stories of 2022 - and looking ahead to the coming year
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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A history of cybernetics and the implications for today’s society
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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All the news from I/ITSEC and talking seabed warfare
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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How fiction can prepare us for a disruptive digital future – a conversation with August Cole
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Interview - General Sir Richard Barrons
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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The Disintegrated Review - Is the UK's defence and security strategy on the right path?
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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How open avionics are enabling the next generation of air dominance
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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Going autonomous - maritime UAV platforms and programmes
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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Five Eyes Connectivity S3 E3 - Eyes to the Future
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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News and views from the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Five Eyes Connectivity S3 E2 - The Network Effect
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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Eurosatory - all the news that's fit to chat about
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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Five Eyes Connectivity S3 E1 - The Intelligence Trust
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Jun 10, 2022 |
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Reporting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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May 27, 2022 |
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Highlights of 2021 plus US Army engine upgrade
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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European defence innovation, global arms sales data and Middle East air/sea latest
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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I/ITSEC highlights, carrier supply chain issues and will FCAS/Tempest merge?
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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NASCAR tech, C295 MPA programme and I/ITSEC preview
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Nov 26, 2021 |
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Spotlight on Dubai Airshow 2021 and global second-hand armoured vehicles market
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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Persistent UK procurement problems and US view of Chinese posture
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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UK exports, Harpoon dilemma and JADC2
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Pacific Future Forum news, Airbus updates and Estonia exclusive
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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Turkish F-16s and USVs, plus AESA technology
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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AUSA 2021 News and Views
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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German Poseidon procurement, synthetic vs live training and new Chinese designs
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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Greek frigate procurement, GSOF on Afghanistan and air dominance
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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AUKUS fallout, US eyes Wedgetail and 8x8 armoured platforms
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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DSEI 2021 news and views
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Sep 17, 2021 |
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Asia-Pacific round-up, night-vision market and Wiesel replacement
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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Delivering Information Advantage to UK Defence and Security (sponsored discussion)
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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Army 2021 review and UK space goals
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Sep 03, 2021 |
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IDEF 2021 show highlights and countering swarm tactics
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Spotlight on Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and FNSS on display at IDEF 2021
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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Boxer turret latest, Polish Navy frigates and Chinese ICBM arsenal
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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Boats on a plane, Turkish sanctions and corvette market insight
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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UK/European defence industrial policies, plus integrated test and evaluation
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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Tri-service spotlight on Russia and US hypersonics
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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UK Space strategy delays, Space-Comm Expo and all the news
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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Swiss F-35 decision, ‘Google for warships’ and North African AFV market
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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UK procurement fiascos and FLRAA update
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Jul 01, 2021 |
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Aussie Hawkei troubles, FMS training market and C-UAS solutions for the Middle East
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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Spotlight on Germany and Asia-Pacific procurement latest
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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French exports slump, Brazil Gripen latest and US missile defence
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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FY2022 US budget highlights and UK innovation ecosystem
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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Armed UAVs for naval strike, British Army of the future and small satellite revolution
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May 28, 2021 |
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Spotlight on Gaza/Israel conflict and military training round-up
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May 21, 2021 |
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PODCAST: Victory Day parade, Asia-Pacific round-up and UK Carrier Strike Group
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May 14, 2021 |
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PODCAST: FLRAA update, UK land programmes and Russian microeletronics
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May 05, 2021 |
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PODCAST: Submarine safety, Finnish HX fighter programme and global MLRS market
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Apr 30, 2021 |
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PODCAST: Lockheed Martin 2021 financials, Slovak IFV and C-UAS trends
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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PODCAST: Aeralis modular jet development, Viasat cybersecurity efforts and CATV update
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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PODCAST: US Army Tactical comms and Sense through the wall tech
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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PODCAST: Beijing intensifies activities in South China Sea, and other Asia-Pacific news
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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PODCAST: MoD Command Paper highlights
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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PODCAST: Spotlight on UK Integrated Review and US Asia-Pacific strategy
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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Possible Israeli F-35s to Gulf, Czech export support and focus on CV90 upgrades
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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PODCAST: Polish helo procurement, CAE mega-deal and second-hand naval vessel
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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Spotlight on IDEX/NAVDEX, plus battlefield comms
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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UK Carrier Strike Group deployment, robotic ground vehicles and tactical transport aircraft forecast
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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FVL Maritime Strike options, digital engineering and unmanned Korean nuclear subs
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Myanmar coup, Turkish armour and US reviews arms sales
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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Unmanned naval tech, shore-based training and FLRAA update
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Jan 29, 2021 |
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UK E-7 programme, USCG seeks budget boost and comms in the grey zone.
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Jan 22, 2021 |
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US presidential transition, countering cyber risks and Surface Navy Symposium
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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OMFV updates, Prometheus progress and Defence Insight looks ahead
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Jan 08, 2021 |
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Best bits: 2020 top stories from the Asia Pacific and Military Training sector
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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Best bits: 2020 highlights from the air, land and sea desks
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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European defence policies, air-to-air missiles and all the news
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Dec 18, 2020 |
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Virtual I/ITSEC 2020, F-35A nuclear weapons test and all the news
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Dec 11, 2020 |
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New Russian hypersonic missile, training aircraft market and Supacat vehicle programmes
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Dec 04, 2020 |
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Middle Eastern armoured vehicle market, Iranian naval hype and training in the age of COVID
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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UK injects £16.5 billion into defence, China’s microwave weapons and Sense-Through-The-Wall capabilities
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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New cyber developments, the UAE's US arms deal and Israeli frigate update
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Nov 13, 2020 |
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What's next for defence after US election?
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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Euronaval news, Attritable UAVs, and Dutch defence vision
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Oct 30, 2020 |
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Saab reassesses Gripen programme, simulation and training tech in vogue and model-driven AI solutions
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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Extended-range loitering munitions, US robotic combat vehicles and 'friendly disruptor' for UK shipbuilding
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Oct 16, 2020 |
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Carrier and the Corps work up continues, Japan requests budget bump and Leidos UK talks defence and intelligence markets
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Oct 09, 2020 |
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Germans chop helo plan, 3D AESA radar for drone detection, and grey warfare in the 21st century
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Oct 02, 2020 |
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German Chinook engine support, South American funding update and radar that ‘hears’
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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MSPO highlights, UK F-35 concerns and AlphaDogfight winner speaks
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Sep 18, 2020 |
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Terminator-style research, Polish UAV wingman and spotlight on Japan
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Sep 11, 2020 |
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Asian procurement updates, Turkish missiles and hybrid tech for British Army
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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Hungary picks Lynx, laser updates and next-gen air programmes
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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AI for training, US Army modernisation priorities and Israeli UH-60 problem
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Aug 21, 2020 |
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HAPS stumbles, 'super duper' missile development and Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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Global IFV market forecast, Link 16 for dismounted forces and Asia-Pacific round-up
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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Air defence in focus and the view from the helm at Lockheed Martin UK
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Jul 31, 2020 |
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Industry's view on Space Force, a Team Tempest update and European sub programmes
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Jul 24, 2020 |
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What next for Afghanistan following the draw down of US troops?
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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New Serbian combat drones, Type 26 update and Asia Pacific round-up
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Jul 10, 2020 |
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Russia lifts the veil on new military equipment and the tracks versus wheels debate
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Jul 03, 2020 |
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PODCAST: Commanding the International Maritime Security Construct and leading a defence business in a time of crisis
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Jun 26, 2020 |
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Updating the F/A-18 Super Hornet, European frigate programmes and all the news
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Jun 19, 2020 |
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The future of unmanned ASW and special operations forces equipment priorities Part Two.
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Jun 12, 2020 |
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What kit are special operations forces looking to procure and what’s behind China’s increase in its defence budget?
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Jun 05, 2020 |
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Russian rockets, Turkey’s removal from the F-35 and Italian helicopter sales to Egypt
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May 29, 2020 |
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Gauging the impact of COVID-19 and bringing machine learning to the military
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May 22, 2020 |
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The future of the tank, extending the life of satellites and friendly fire in the Gulf of Oman
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May 15, 2020 |
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Furthering defence innovation, military procurement across Asia-Pacific and navigating global uncertainty
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May 08, 2020 |
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Germany’s long-running search for a Tornado replacement, using unmanned platforms for ASW and evaluating kit in the time of COVID-19
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May 01, 2020 |
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America’s drone wars, the role of external contractors in defence procurement and adopting to the new normal
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Apr 24, 2020 |
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Russia’s COVID-19 response, delays to Australia’s Attack-class submarine programme and all the news
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Apr 17, 2020 |
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US Navy ruptures, AsPac developments and situational awareness on the modern battlefield
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Apr 10, 2020 |
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Friendly fire avoidance, USN plans for LCS and spotlight on UK air power
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Apr 03, 2020 |
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Chinese military modernisation, German defence procurement and ‘leading from home’ in a COVID-19 world
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Mar 27, 2020 |
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COVID-19 impact accelerates, Swedish defence minister interview, and Brazil enhances Guarani
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Mar 20, 2020 |
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Arms export figures, Spanish Army upgrades and Turkish EW operations
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Mar 13, 2020 |
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Gazing into the UK MoD’s fiscal black hole
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Mar 06, 2020 |
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LTAMDS milestone, Defiant test flight, and coronavirus concerns
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Feb 28, 2020 |
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Armoured vehicles analysis, Kuwaiti rotary-wing troubles, and German-Norwegian submarine code debate
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Feb 21, 2020 |
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US lifts the lid on FY2021 spending plans, OMFV rises from the dead, and Singapore Airshow news
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Feb 14, 2020 |
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NATO’s response to the new EW threat, the future of defence publishing and previewing the Singapore Airshow
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Feb 07, 2020 |
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Rumblings in the Asia-Pacific, developments from SHOT and how industry can support the troops in the new operating environment
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Jan 31, 2020 |
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Air defence in the spotlight, what to expect from DefExpo 2020, and lessons from Surface Navy
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Jan 24, 2020 |
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The changing role of the frigate, artificial intelligence on the battlefield, and Leonardo's US Navy helicopter win
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Jan 17, 2020 |
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The Middle East crisis: global reactions
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Jan 10, 2020 |
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Best bits: Export controls, defence procurement at DSEI, and increased investment in the fixed-wing market
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Jan 03, 2020 |
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Introducing - Revolutions in Vertical Flight: Episode 4 The Future Battlespace
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Dec 31, 2019 |
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Best bits: China's military might, Eastern European defence procurement and debating the future of NATO
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Dec 27, 2019 |
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Introducing - Revolutions in Vertical Flight: Episode 3 The Tiltrotor
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Dec 23, 2019 |
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News review - what were the major defence news stories of 2019?
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Dec 20, 2019 |
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From the floor of NATO Engages in London – discussing all the issues facing the alliance
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Dec 13, 2019 |
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I/ITSEC 2019, the V-22 Osprey topping the 500,000 flight hour milestone and mobile training solutions. What are the challenges of military training using VR or AR?
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Dec 06, 2019 |
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Thailand defence procurement, helicopter engine development and finding better ways to manage technology
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Nov 29, 2019 |
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All the news from the Dubai Air Show and unmanned developments in the air and on the ground
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Nov 22, 2019 |
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Key military helicopter programmes, the space domain and a spotlight on defence export controls
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Nov 15, 2019 |
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Land, sea and air manufacturing capabilities dominate discussions as guided munitions and fixed-wing markets get the once-over
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Nov 08, 2019 |
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The Pentagon’s EW fears, manned-unmanned teaming and simulating military training
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Nov 01, 2019 |
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Walking the halls of AUSA, upgrading the capabilities of the AH-64E Apache and a look at the fixed wing market
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Oct 25, 2019 |
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The contenders line up for FARA, Rheinmetall disappointed but not beaten on OMFV, and talking missiles with Raytheon
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Oct 18, 2019 |
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Analysing People’s Liberation Army armaments, talking helicopters with Leonardo and assessing the Somali piracy threat
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Oct 11, 2019 |
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European special forces, Chinese military kit and what is the 360 Invictus?
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Oct 04, 2019 |
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Chinese LHDs, Australia’s first Boxer enters the ring and talking innovation with QinetiQ
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Sep 27, 2019 |
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Introducing: Five Eyes Connectivity
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Sep 26, 2019 |
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Autonomous vessels, the artillery and air defence market and the Saudi drone attack
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Sep 20, 2019 |
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Talking to Team Tempest, the USAF's innovation hub and all the news from DSEI
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Sep 13, 2019 |
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Modernising the Polish armed forces and what to expect from DSEI
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Sep 06, 2019 |
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Best bits: Chinese military kit in Hong Kong, naval market trends and the US Navy’s response to the cyber threat
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Aug 30, 2019 |
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Best bits: Turkey's sales drive in Brazil, trends in the air defence market and Australian UAVs
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Aug 23, 2019 |
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Chinese APCs, French armoured vehicles and Canadian satellites
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Aug 16, 2019 |
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The US Army on its Next Generation Combat Vehicle, an interview with Cohort and considering the disruption of lasers
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Aug 09, 2019 |
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Best bits: Naval power in Singapore, South African army developments and the future of rotorcraft
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Aug 02, 2019 |
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Air power, multidomain operations, auditing the EDA and watching the Watchkeeper
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Jul 26, 2019 |
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Mind control tech, through-wall detection, extreme scooters and browsing the exhibits of a special forces defence event
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Jul 19, 2019 |
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The future of the 8x8 armoured vehicle market, meeting defence training needs and why is Australia looking for a new attack helicopter?
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Jul 12, 2019 |
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Chinese military kit in Hong Kong, artificial intelligence on the battlefield and all the news
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Jul 05, 2019 |
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Transferring technology, teaming manned and unmanned aircraft, and deconstructing the news
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Jun 28, 2019 |
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Paris Air Show special - mocked up fighters, flying in the Embraer KC-390 and the future of air combat training
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Jun 21, 2019 |
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The future of the military unmanned systems market, a look ahead to the Paris Air Show, and who are Raytheon Technologies?
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Jun 14, 2019 |
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Special forces technologies and trends, Canadian Army digitisation and NATO's defence spending
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Jun 07, 2019 |
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The air power exercise over the Arctic and the future of the military satellite business
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May 31, 2019 |
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Riding in the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle, the US Navy’s response to the cyber threat and going green with Nammo
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May 24, 2019 |
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IMDEX Asia, Maritime Cyberspace and all hail the King Stallion
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May 17, 2019 |
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Quoting Shakespeare, IDEF coverage and Northrop Grumman’s autonomous design philosophy
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May 10, 2019 |
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AUVSI, the naval defence market and Australian UAVs
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May 03, 2019 |
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FARA developments, technology transfer reform and Lockheed Martin on NATO’s 70th
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Apr 26, 2019 |
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NATO's electronic warfare challenge, the latest from Asia-Pacific and the pervasive cyber threat.
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Apr 19, 2019 |
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Turkey's sales drive in Brazil, army network modernisation and the emergence of a new armed reconnaissance vehicle
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Apr 11, 2019 |
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US Army procurement priorities, Airbus' pitch for the US Navy and the future of the European space business
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Apr 04, 2019 |
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South African Army chief on budget issues; ITEC committee chair on simulation and training trends
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Mar 29, 2019 |
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The future of rotorcraft, the air defence market and challenges facing the Royal Air Force
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Mar 22, 2019 |
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US budget ramifications, driving the Bronco 3 and special operations forces (SOF) growth
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Mar 15, 2019 |
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Avalon, Counter UAV technologies, the armoured vehicle market and Leonardo’s NATO EW contract
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Mar 08, 2019 |
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Aero India, armed helicopters and all the news
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Mar 01, 2019 |
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China's statement of intent, new vehicles, Saudi ship visit and all the news from IDEX
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Feb 22, 2019 |
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The Block 2 Chinook, the highlights from Marine West and all the news
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Feb 15, 2019 |
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Asia security concerns, air defence management and all the news
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Feb 08, 2019 |
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SHOT Show, UMS Skeldar and the news
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Feb 01, 2019 |
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Welcome to The Weekly Defence Podcast
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Jan 25, 2019 |
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Trailer
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Jan 15, 2019 |