Best Navy Simulation Podcasts (2024)

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The evolving landscape of military simulation and training technologies (sponsored) 29:40

12M ago29:40

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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 military demands. Jeff Tasseron, director of strategic growth for CAE, talks to Dr Alix Valenti about how ne…

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What's the deal with defence procurement? 37:43

1y ago37:43

37:43

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 the state of the way the UK buys its kit. Each month on the Shephard Defence Podcast, our team of internatio…

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All the show news from IDEX in Abu Dhabi 27:58

1y ago27:58

27:58

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 Shephard Defence Podcast, our team of international journalists and analysts take deep dives into defence issues, focusing on niche market se…

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Digital Readiness and Cognitive Advantage in the Future Battlespace: An Interview with Neil Dove and Andy Laidler 34:01

1y ago34:01

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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 they guide us through the complex landscape of the future battlespace. We speak with Neil Dove, Vice President of Fujitsu Defe…

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The most significant defence stories of 2022 - and looking ahead to the coming year 45:48

1y ago45:48

45:48

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 team's online overview of the five most significant news across the air, land, naval, uncrewed, training and defence…

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A history of cybernetics and the implications for today’s society 48:50

1+ y ago48:50

48:50

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 Institute at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), an honorary Fellow at the Cyber Security Centre at the Universit…

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All the news from I/ITSEC and talking seabed warfare 49:32

1+ y ago49:32

49:32

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 event. Harry is also joined by Chris Lade, Defence Sales Manager at Saab Sea Eye, about the trends and challenges o…

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How fiction can prepare us for a disruptive digital future – a conversation with August Cole 43:59

1+ y ago43:59

43:59

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 challenge is interpreting current advances and determining the future impact they will have in terms of both tech…

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Interview - General Sir Richard Barrons 36:19

1+ y ago36:19

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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. Shephard Media's news editor Ben Vogel sits down with General Sir Richard Barrons, former commander of the UK's Joint …

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The Disintegrated Review - Is the UK's defence and security strategy on the right path? 49:00

1+ y ago49:00

49:00

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 looks into the key points in these documents, and ask if the assumptions behind them remain valid in the changed s…

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How open avionics are enabling the next generation of air dominance 15:43

1+ y ago15:43

15:43

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 capabilities are required to ensure sustained air dominance of the US and allied forces? Welcome to this bonus episod…

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Going autonomous - maritime UAV platforms and programmes 42:41

1+ y ago42:41

42:41

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 Shephard Defence Podcast, our team of international journalists and analysts take deep dives into defence issues, focusing…

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Five Eyes Connectivity S3 E3 - Eyes to the Future 41:12

1+ y ago41:12

41:12

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 origins of the Five Eyes arrangement, considers what it means for military interoperability, and hears how the unique par…

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News and views from the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow 36:07

1+ y ago36:07

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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. Each month on the Shephard Defence Podcast, our team of international journalists and analysts take deep dives into …

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Five Eyes Connectivity S3 E2 - The Network Effect 42:11

2y ago42:11

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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 origins of the Five Eyes arrangement, considers what it means for military interoperability, and hears how the unique pa…

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Eurosatory - all the news that's fit to chat about 41:53

2y ago41:53

41:53

The Shephard Media news team report from the floor of Eurosatory, the biennial international defence and security exhibition. Shephard Media's news editor Ben Vogel discusses the major news from the show and what emerging trends were evident with senior naval reporter Harry Lye, military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann and regular co…

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Five Eyes Connectivity S3 E1 - The Intelligence Trust 48:02

2y ago48:02

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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 of the Five Eyes arrangement, considers what it means for military interoperability, and hears how the unique par…

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Reporting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine 39:05

2y ago39:05

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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 situation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Few defence analysts believed when the Russians invaded on 24 February that…

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Highlights of 2021 plus US Army engine upgrade 1:26:30

2+ y ago1:26:30

1:26:30

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 main developments in the Asia-Pacific region; and Air Editor Tim Martin speaks with Honeywell to discuss the…

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European defence innovation, global arms sales data and Middle East air/sea latest 47:04

2+ y ago47:04

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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 shine a light on Middle Eastern air force procurement and naval shipbuilding. In the second part of the show,…

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I/ITSEC highlights, carrier supply chain issues and will FCAS/Tempest merge? 47:24

2+ y ago47:24

47:24

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, our Military Training Editor is on the line from the floor of I/ITSEC in Orlando to discuss major themes and headlines from the show; we look into talk of a merger between two major European next-generation fighter programmes; and in an interview with Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition (ACIBC),…

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NASCAR tech, C295 MPA programme and I/ITSEC preview 1:00:50

2+ y ago1:00:50

1:00:50

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, the team looks at how NASCAR expertise is being applied to the defence sector; we speak to CAE to understand the company’s posture seven months after the acquisition of L3 Harris Military Training business; and we discuss the C295 MPA programme with Airbus. Newsround: [01:40] The news team dives into m…

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Spotlight on Dubai Airshow 2021 and global second-hand armoured vehicles market 1:01:35

2+ y ago1:01:35

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In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we take a look at the major news from the floor of Dubai Airshow 2021 and talk with Defence Insight about global trends in the procurement of second-hand platforms for ground forces. News from Dubai Airshow 2021 [01:20] Shephard correspondent Leonid Nersisyan is on the line from Dubai to look at highli…

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Persistent UK procurement problems and US view of Chinese posture 59:23

2+ y ago59:23

59:23

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast the team looks at the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee report and discusses the Pentagon’s 2021 China Military Power study. Newsround The Shephard News team discussed the top stories across the land, air, sea and military training domains. Land [1:40] The Czech Republic is facing renewed chall…

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UK exports, Harpoon dilemma and JADC2 54:21

2+ y ago54:21

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In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, the Shephard news team delves into major recent developments on land, at sea and in the air. Newsround [1:24] After more than three decades, the UK has secured an export deal with Egypt for the sale of two former Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels. Fort Austin and Fort Rosalie are two retired ships th…

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Pacific Future Forum news, Airbus updates and Estonia exclusive 50:38

2+ y ago50:38

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In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we look at the main news from the Pacific Future Forum in Portsmouth and dive into export news for the Airbus A400M. We also discuss Estonian procurement priorities, and talk to BAE Systems about its recent contract under the Future Maritime Support Programme. Newsround - [00:48] The Shephard news team…

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Turkish F-16s and USVs, plus AESA technology 48:38

2+ y ago48:38

48:38

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we look at the potential Turkish procurement of F-16 aircraft, a new Turkish USV to be showcased to NATO, and we speak to Raytheon Intelligence and Space about their new AESA radar technology. Newsround [01:05] Pearson Engineering showcased its Modular Mission Pack at AUSA with a set of palletised tool…

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AUSA 2021 News and Views 1:03:25

2+ y ago1:03:25

1:03:25

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast we bring you highlights from the floor of AUSA 2021 in Washington DC. Newsround [02:20] The Shephard news team unpicks some of the stories from this week, including the impending Swedish procurement of the GlobalEye aircraft; a new milestone in Project Selborne for the UK Royal Navy; and the end of the …

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German Poseidon procurement, synthetic vs live training and new Chinese designs 1:12:59

2+ y ago1:12:59

1:12:59

This week on The Weekly Defence Podcast, we look at Germany’s plans for the P-8A Poseidon, report on the latest from the Asia Pacific region, dive into the synthetic VS live military training debate and talk sustainability with Bell. Newsround [00:00] Germany has sent two pilots to the IFTS fast-jet training course as part of an evaluation programm…

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Greek frigate procurement, GSOF on Afghanistan and air dominance 47:42

2+ y ago47:42

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In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast we speak to the Global Special Operation Forces Foundation (GSOF) to look at the aftermath of the Western involvement in Afghanistan, and we hear from Raytheon Missiles and Defence about the future of air dominance. Newsround [00:00] The UK has finally released its National Space Strategy on 27 Septembe…

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AUKUS fallout, US eyes Wedgetail and 8x8 armoured platforms 50:22

2+ y ago50:22

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AUKUS fallout, US eyes Wedgetail and 8x8 armoured platforms In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, the team looks at the AUKUS fallout, the latest USAF interest in procuring the E-7A Wedgetail, new Czech investment in artillery systems and the worldwide market for armoured vehicles. Newsround [2:34] Thales and Schiebel have joined forces to…

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DSEI 2021 news and views 1:04:19

2+ y ago1:04:19

1:04:19

This week, we bring you The Weekly Defence Podcast from the floor of DSEI 2021 in London, to delve into topics such as the future of the UK exports market and combat engineering vehicles. Newsround [00:00] The Shephard news team unpicks some of the major stories from this week from across the air, land and sea domains. Show highlights include CAE e…

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Asia-Pacific round-up, night-vision market and Wiesel replacement 1:06:16

2+ y ago1:06:16

1:06:16

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we report on news from the US, Germany and the Asia-Pacific region, and we also hear from Theon Sensors about the night vision market. Newsround [00:39] Aeralis has added two key partners to its integrated design team as the company works towards finalising the design before the aircraft's first flight…

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Delivering Information Advantage to UK Defence and Security (sponsored discussion) 31:28

2+ y ago31:28

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Brought to you in partnership with Leidos On a mild summer’s day in July, a group of defence experts gathered in a central London recording studio to discuss the notion of Information Advantage. In the data-rich information age in which we live, the concept of Information Advantage has become a fundamental shift in how the armed forces prosecute wa…

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Army 2021 review and UK space goals 43:34

2+ y ago43:34

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In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we cast an eye over the Army 2021 exhibition in Russia and speak to the UK Space Agency, to look at the country’s future operations in this growing domain. Newsround [ 1:23] The US has sealed the end of its 20-year involvement in Afghanistan on 31 August when its final aircraft took off from Kabul Airp…

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IDEF 2021 show highlights and countering swarm tactics 44:08

2+ y ago44:08

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In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we welcome to the show our Middle East correspondent to discuss the main highlights from the floor of IDEF 2021; and we talk to QinetiQ about the work the company is carrying out to provide an advantage to navies in countering swarm attacks. Newsround [01:07] The US joint forces launched multiple missi…

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Spotlight on Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and FNSS on display at IDEF 2021 1:04:28

2+ y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we bring you a roundtable discussion on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan from a military angle; and, as IDEF 2021 takes place this week in Istanbul, we speak to FNSS to find out about its armoured vehicles on display. Newsround – Weekly highlights [1:26] The team highlights some of the main stories …

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Boxer turret latest, Polish Navy frigates and Chinese ICBM arsenal 59:30

2+ y ago59:30

59:30

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, the team reports on the latest from the European defence industry, explores major stories from the Asia Pacific region and discusses the procurement of interoperable defence technologies in the Middle East. Newsround: [00:33] As it improves its capabilities under the Advanced Helicopter Training System…

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Boats on a plane, Turkish sanctions and corvette market insight 58:24

2+ y ago58:24

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In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, our news team looks into a new UK airdrop boat requirement and discusses the state of play in Turkey vis-à-vis US sanctions; we speak to our naval analyst at Shephard Defence Insight about trends in the corvette market; and our sponsor Bell sheds light on its plans for a US Army future helicopter progr…

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UK/European defence industrial policies, plus integrated test and evaluation 53:24

2+ y ago53:24

53:24

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, sponsored by Bell, the team delves into UK and European defence industrial policy; and QinetiQ discusses integrated test and evaluation for the armed forces. Newsround [ 01:23] Airbus told Shephard exclusively on 26 July that it wants to enhance the lethality of its H145M helicopter by adding the Spike…

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Tri-service spotlight on Russia and US hypersonics 55:23

2+ y ago55:23

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In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, the team looks at all the latest news from Russia as the country unveiled a new fighter jet prototype at MAKS 2021; and in an interview with Raytheon we discuss the latest on US hypersonic technologies. Newsround [ 00:42] A preliminary virtual event took place this week in the US before the Sea-Air-Spa…

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UK Space strategy delays, Space-Comm Expo and all the news 46:40

3y ago46:40

46:40

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, the Shephard News team looks at the latest from the Space Comm expo which took place last week in Farnborough, and assesses how space strategies are shaping up in the UK, France, Australia and the US. Newsround [01:50] New Zealand’s Defence Minister announced this week a post-Covid redraft of the count…

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Swiss F-35 decision, ‘Google for warships’ and North African AFV market 43:59

3y ago43:59

43:59

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast we focus on Swiss F-35 procurement, naval sustainment and the market for armoured vehicles in North Africa. Newsround [00:39] In Germany, the Bundeswehr is pushing ahead with an ambitious upgrade of its entire fleet of Puma IFVs as it heads towards the development of a new armoured division. In Singapor…

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UK procurement fiascos and FLRAA update 50:58

3y ago50:58

50:58

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, the Shephard news team looks at some of the highlights emerging from the latest UK National Audit Office (NAO) report on MoD procurement in the air, land and sea domains; and we talk to Bell about the progress of the V-280 Valor programme to meet US Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) requi…

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Aussie Hawkei troubles, FMS training market and C-UAS solutions for the Middle East 55:27

3y ago55:27

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In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, the Shephard news team covers news from the simulation and training, land and sea domains; in an interview with MARSS we look at the capabilities the company is offering to Saudi Arabia, as the country shapes up its Vision 2030 policy; and our sponsor Raytheon Intelligence and Space provides an insight…

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Spotlight on Germany and Asia-Pacific procurement latest 54:19

3y ago54:19

54:19

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we look at German defence procurement and modernisation efforts; we catch up on all the news from the Asia Pacific; and we speak to our sponsor Raytheon Intelligence and Space about the impact of digital engineering on the defence sector. Newsround [01:12] NATO's Flying Training Europe programme took a…

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French exports slump, Brazil Gripen latest and US missile defence 45:34

3y ago45:34

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In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, the team looks at the latest French exports report; and, following the most recent annual Gripen seminar from Saab, we discuss interest in extra procurement from Brazil and potential trends in the region. In the second part of the show we look at the US Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) programme. News…

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FY2022 US budget highlights and UK innovation ecosystem 52:02

3y ago52:02

52:02

In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast we delve into the newly released US FY2022 defence budget proposal; and we speak to the Institute for Security Science and Technology (ISST) at Imperial College and Iceni Labs about efforts by academia and industry to support defence R&D in the UK. Newsround [01:02] At the Land Forces 2021 exhibition in…

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Armed UAVs for naval strike, British Army of the future and small satellite revolution 1:01:38

3y ago1:01:38

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In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast we explore the potential impact of armed UAVs on naval strategies worldwide; we bring the views of two industry experts on the impact of the Integrated Review on the British Army following the cancellation of the Warrior programme; and with our sponsor Raytheon Intelligence & Space, we discuss the incre…

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Spotlight on Gaza/Israel conflict and military training round-up 47:29

3y ago47:29

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In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we speak about the latest upsurge in the Gaza-Israel conflict and look at the capabilities fielded by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Hamas; and we catch up with Shephard’s Military Training Editor to discuss some of the latest developments in his domain. Newsround [01:07] In Russia, Rosoboronexpor…

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