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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sempremilan.substack.comOli, Anthony, and Madison plot how they would repair the defence, following a woeful season at the back.

The boys are joined by Stel of the Shoot the Defence Podcast for a big announcement about us joining forces! We also chat a bit about Omonoia, Olympiakos, and football news going on now.

The boys are joined by Stel of the Shoot the Defence Podcast for a big announcement about us joining forces! We also chat a bit about Omonoia, Olympiakos, and football news going on now. FOR MORE FOLLOW US: @Gate7Intl on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit HIT SUBSCRIBE!!! LIKE AND COMMENT!! CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: www.gate7intl.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Peter and Ari are joined by Stelios (@chestel on Instagram) of the Shoot the Defence Podcast. Stel is a big Omonoia fan, so they discuss Omonoia's games against Olympiakos and PAOK, as well as the rest of their Champions League campaign. The Shoot the Defence Podcast is UEFA accredited, and Stel has tons of great stories from his years of experience in the podcasting world; this episode was a lot of fun to record!

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we talk all things electronic warfare and speak to contributor Tom Withington about Russia's EW capabilities and how that is determining NATO's response; we speak to Shephard Media's CEO Darren Lake about the new face of defence publishing and discuss how the future is digital; and we look at all the news from the week.News Round (00:41)  Land reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira focuses on the German Army, which is currently conducting a pilot course for the G22A2 sniper rifle. The G22A2 is an upgraded version of the AW model and it includes a more powerful target optic as well as the ability to determine precise distances and shot corrections. The manufacturer, Accuracy International, will retrofit 780 rifles.Our director of analysis Matt Smith talks about the current markets in Asia Pacific as we look forward to next week's Singapore Airshow. Matt explains how the Asian fighter aircraft market in particular is currently active.Meanwhile, the US Air Force (USAF) is adapting its air and cyber operations in the Asia-Pacific region to a more distributed approach given that the location of its main military facilities is well-known by potential rivals, with China again proving the focus of attention for planners.Shephard Media is going digital (12:30)VP content Tony Skinner sits down for a chat with Shephard Media's CEO Darren Lake to discuss how the publishing world is undergoing an irreversible process of digitalization and how this is leading companies to change the way they deliver news to the readers. As for Shephard, we have embraced a digital model for our magazine issues to adapt to the way the audience consumes content and stores data.You can now consume the latest quality content from Shephard's Air Warfare, Land Warfare, Naval Warfare and Military Training digitally. Magazines are available to read for free on our Shephard Media App on Apple Store and Play Store.If you download the App you can enjoy three months of a Premium News subscription for free. A desktop version is also available here.Deep Dive: Electronic Warfare with Thomas Withington (26:00) VP content Tony Skinner is on the line with Shephard's regular contributor Thomas Withington who is a specialist in electronic warfare and radar technologies. Tom discusses new concerns related to Russia's electronic warfare (EW) capabilities and how these improvements create new opportunities for NATO EW practitioners at the operational and tactical levels.For more on this subject, read the next issue of Land Warfare, which is out soon.Music and sound mixing provide by Fred Prest 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence podcast, we turn our attention east and consider the latest defence news from Asia-Pacific, we are on the floor of SHOT show in Las Vegas and we bring you all the news of the week. And our sponsor Nammo provides this week's Industry Voice segment.News Round (01:50)   The team discuss the news that Chinese company Huawei will be allowed to contribute to the UK's 5G network and any impact this will have on the UK's information sharing and future in the Five Eyes network. Experts from the cyber community have deemed the risk posed by Huawei hardware ‘manageable'.VP Content Tony Skinner also highlights the recent decision of the Czech MoD to boosting its defence budget in new or modernized military equipment. The budget allocation of $3.2 billion is the biggest ever in defence procurement for the country and aims to significantly strengthen the Czech Army.Reporter - Land Flavia Camargos Pereira speaks about the US Army's effort to replace the Vietnam War-era M113 armoured vehicle, with the commission of 150 Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) following the 21 January contract modification revealed by the Pentagon worth $400 million. Flavia also gives an insight on the latest developments on the Scorpion programme as France moves forward and the French Army announced it will field the Thales' 120-mm Rifled Recoiled Mounted Mortar systems. Asia Pacific update (17:54)Asia Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur brings us the latest from the Asia-Pacific region, including India's announcement it has elevated its response to China's threat deploying seven to eight submarines in the Indian Ocean last week. The Indian MoD is making slow, though significant, advances on both submarine and fighter fronts as part of their Project 75(I) submarine programme.Moving onto China, Gordon talks about the recently revealed Chinese production of aircraft jet engines. The announcement and the jet exhibitions of the jet engines in Hebei last month, marks a new era on Chines plans for military aircraft production.  Show coverage – SHOT Show (31:50)Senior Editor - Naval Richard Thomas talks to our regular contributor, Scott Gourley, about the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show he attended in Las Vegas last week. We find out what SHOT is, how it went from being a sporting show to attracting ballistic technology experts from all over the world and the latest industry news from exhibitors on the floor. Turkish counter-UAV ammunition and multi-calibre rifles on showIndustry Voice - Nammo (42:55)VP Content Tony Skinner speaks to SVP Communication at Nammo Endre Lunde about the company's focus for 2020, including the specific needs of troops in the new operating environment. Music and sound mixing provide by Fred Prest  

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast we bring you the latest from the 32nd annual Surface Navy symposium in Washington DC; we talk about air defence systems and how they work; we discuss the US Army's decision to cancel OMFV solicitation, and, looking forward to India hosting its biennial DefExpo next month, consider whether the country is ready to tackle its huge list of not-too-competently managed procurements. News Round-up (00:45)VP Content Tony Skinner discusses an interesting opinion piece by The Geobukseon on India's procurement practices. With the DefExpo 2020 exhibition being held in Uttar Pradesh early next month, The Geobukseon considers whether and how India will be able to manage its morass of defence procurements, which have negatively affected the armed forces in past decades. Reporter, Land Flavia Camargos Pereira gives an insight into the US Army's decision to terminate the current acquisition process for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV). This followed the receipt of only a single bid in the competition to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Deep dive – Air Defence Systems (16:25)  Following the catastrophic events of 6 January, which confirmed that a Russian-made, Iranian- operated Tor-M1 system was responsible for the Ukrainian airliner crash near Teheran, Director of Analysis Matthew Smith and Senior Analyst Ilker Aktasoglu discuss how air defence systems are operated, what are challenges the industry is currently facing, the pressures operators are under, and what fail-safes are in place. Surface Navy Symposium and interview with Lockheed Martin (30:00) VP Content Tony Skinner chats to Senior Editor, Naval Richard Thomas who was on the floor of the 32nd annual Surface Navy Symposium in Washington DC last week.The biggest stories from the naval domain include the Maritime Strike Tomahawk, which is no longer expected to achieve its milestone this year following a delay in achieving initial operational capability; and the UK RN which will see its fleet escort numbers dropping in the next years as the build schedule for the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates struggles to keep pace with the planned out-of-service dates of the ageing Type 23 class.Richard also speaks to VP of Naval Combat and Missile Defence systems at Lockheed Martin, Jim Sheridan, about ship self-defence systems.This episode was produced and recorded by Noemi Distefano with music and sound mixing by Fred Prest.

       News Round (00:38) Reporter- Land Flavia Camargos Pereira gives us an insight on Brazilian defence priorities, including the Brazilian Air Force procurement of the KC-390, the army's purchase of the VBTP-MR Guarani and, on the naval domain, the PROSUB submarine programme, which delivered the first submarine to the Brazilian Navy in 2018 and is set to deliver the next three by 2022.Air Editor Tim Martin discusses the biggest story of the week as Leonardo has overcome competition from Airbus, Bell and two other contenders to win the US Navy's (USN) TH-73A trainer helicopter programme, securing a four-year production run for 130 TH-119 aircraft.·        Deep dive – the role of the frigate (18:00) Tony Skinner talks to our Special Correspondent Tim Fish about how the role of frigates is changing. Cold war ships are retiring to meet new requirements and strategic maritime challenges while new technologies in the maritime domain will soon dominate the industry, making large expensive surface platforms potentially vulnerable and not cost-effective in delivering capability. ·        Interview – L3Harris (35:40) Tony Skinner speaks to Dr Paul Brittan, chief scientific officer at L3Harris about artificial intelligence and machine learning, and how the modern battlefield constraints impact the architecture and performance of contemporary machine learning techniques. Keeping in mind the role of the human operator, what are the benefits AI can provide in the battlespace and how effective can it be? ·        Industry Voice - Nammo (48:10) VP Content Tony Skinners talks speaks to Senior Vice Presidents Communication at Nammo, Endre Lunde about design and branding in the defence industry discussing where we are at and what can be improved.  Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

On the podcast this week...Interview: (01.13) Senior Editor – Naval Richard Thomas sits down with Paul Mcloughlin, news editor at the Middle East focused and London-based TheNewArab to talk about how Iran has cultivated and supported proxy forces in the region, and how the Quds Force operates as intelligence gatherers, trainers and convert operators in aid of Tehran's ambitions.News Roundup: (09:00) Editor – Air Tim Martin talks from an air domain perspective about how air defence networks and fighter fleets could see more regular action if the conflict between Iran and US continues to escalate. He also focuses on how Iran prioritises its defence spending and what offensive and defensive capability the country possesses. In this episode we also introduce our new Reporter – Land Flavia Camargos Pereira. She approaches the crisis from a different angle, analysing the radically different political reactions of South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil and Colombia. While Brazil supports the US action with President Jair Bolsonaro saying the country rejects all forms of terrorism, Argentina is more concerned about boosting security, with defence minister Agustín Rossi warning that the country must be alert. In Colombia meanwhile, the FARC political party organised a ceremony to pay tribute to the Iranian general, whereas other Latin American countries are concerned about how the crisis will impact the oil price.Interview: (21.53)Sophia Bellas, Middle East analyst at Dryad Global, speaks about where recent events leave the US's influence in the region.Recorded and produced by Noemi Distefano  with music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, as we welcome in the new year, we take the chance to look back at some of our best coverage of the past few months, including coverage from DSEI, an examination of the fixed-wing market, an interview with L3Harris and discussing defence export controls.Show coverage: DSEIThe team report from DSEI in London, where among the announcements was news that Babcock's Arrowhead 140 has won the £1.25 billion ($1.54 billion) programme for the five-ship Type 31e light frigate programme.Sea editor Richard Thomas and deputy air editor Tim Martin run through the machinations of the long-running Type 31e saga.Tim also looks at the decision by the UK and Italy to partner on the Tempest future fighter programme. A statement of intent has also been agreed at an industrial level between Rome and London, further evidence that engineering and design efforts will involve a formidable and diverse mix of suppliers including BAE, Leonardo, Rolls-Royce and MBDA.Meanwhile, land domain editor Beth Maundrill outlines the progress of the UK's flagship land programmes, including the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) upgrade and the Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme (CR2 LEP).Deep Dive – Fixed Wing Aircraft AnalysisLand Editor Beth Maundrill sits down with Shephard's Director of Analysis, Matt Smith, to talk about the latest in the series of Defence Insight's analysis. This time the team looks into military fixed-wing aircraft and the upward tick in investment over the next decade.Interview – The AVX-L3Harris Compound Coaxial HelicopterTim Martin speaks to Luke Savoie, the President of Aviation Services for L3Harris, about its proposal for the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft that it is developing in partnership with AVX.AVX and L3T show FARA handInsight: What next for the FARA five?Industry VoiceBeth Maundrill speaks to Nammo's SVP of Communications Endre Lunde, who provides his insights into the area of defence export controls.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, as we say goodbye to 2019, we take the chance to look back at some of our best coverage of the past few months, including coverage from MSPO in Poland, China's military parade and NATO Engages in London.Show coverage - MSPOEditor in chief Richard Thomas and deputy air editor Tim Martin report from MSPO in Poland.Among the news to emerge from the show was the confirmation that the Pentagon's decision to remove Turkey from the F-35 programme has since left production made aircraft readied for Ankara without an owner.Meanwhile, among the new products on display was a technology demonstrator of an mobile air defence combat system (ASBOP–PERKUN) the Lukasiewicz – PIAP Institute has developed in partnership with the Telesystem-Mesko company.Deep Dive – People's Liberation Army (PLA) armamentsOn 1 October China put on its largest-ever parade through Tiananmen Square in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the modern-day People's Republic of China. Dominating the spectacle were missiles, unmanned systems and electronic warfare (EW) capabilities.Asia Pacific editor Gordon Arthur was there and outlines what he learned from the parade, which saw some 40% of the equipment shown to the public for the first time.Chinese missiles dominate world's largest military paradeInterview – Justin Bronk of RUSIDeputy Editor, Air Tim Martin talks to Justin Bronk, Research Fellow specialising in combat airpower and technology in the Military Science team at RUSI, at the NATO Engages event in London.Industry Voice - NammoNammo SVP of Communications Endre Lunde outlines the challenges the defence industry faces planning for 2020 and beyond given the current global instablility.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, after heads of state, government and military leaders descended on London for the NATO Leaders' Meeting, we review the issues facing the alliance, and get the perspective of two key analysts.News Roundup (00:36) On the news this week…Senior Editor, Naval Richard Thomas and Deputy Editor, Air Tim Martin, take a look at the atmosphere at this year's NATO meeting in occasion of the 70th anniversary of the alliance. They discuss why the positive speech delivered from the NATO Secretary, Jens Stoltenberg, was contrasted by scepticism by some world leaders, with particular attention to French President Emmanuel Macron's speech.Director of Analysis Matthew Smith shares data following the NATO release of its most recent set of budgets, which saw a significant increase in procurement expenses compared to last year with Turkey on top of the list with an estimate $5.3billion for procurement expenses. Senior Editor, Naval Richard Thomas talks about the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier commissioning ceremony in Portsmouth, 78 years after the sinking of the first HMS Prince of Wales.Interview – Justin Bronk of RUSI (21:14)Deputy Editor, Air Tim Martin talks to Justin Bronk, Research Fellow specialising in combat airpower and technology in the Military Science team at RUSI .Interview – Robert Vass President of GLOBSEC (36:26)We discuss with Robert Vass some the most prominent issues amid countries part of the NATO alliance following the world's leaders' speeches at this year's event in London.Industry Voice: Nammo (51:24) Shephard Media's VP Content Tony Skinner and Nammo SVP of Communications Endre Lunde discuss the EU's possible prohibition of lead ammunition for sport and hunting purposes, and the effect this would have on the defence supply chain.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

·       News Roundup (00:40)In the news this week…We hear from VP content Tony Skinner about companies developing new training solutions and when those systems are likely to be ready for deployment.  We also learn about Epic Games and its software engine and Cruden's fast boat simulator, both on the show floor at this year's I/ITSEC.Military Training & Simulation News Editor Trevor Nash considers whether lower-cost military training technologies are a panacea for companies, and if these devices will be ready to replace larger full-flight simulators and weapon system trainers.·        Deep Dive – I/ITSEC 2019 (14:44)Senior Editor – Naval Richard Thomas talks to Booz Allen Hamilton about why immersive training environments are gaining popularity, and the challenges of using VR and AR for militaries . ·        Interview – Richard Whittle  (31:04)With the V-22 tiltrotor having recently passed the 500,000 flight hour milestone, VP Content Tony Skinner talks to author Richard Whittle, who goes back in time, explaining some of the challenges that the original proponents of the Osprey programme had to overcome. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

 ·        News Roundup (00:35) On the news this week…We hear from Deputy Editor – Air Tim Martin about the contenders for the US Navy's (USN) TH-73A trainer helicopter contract. Land Analyst Sonny Butterworth looks at the sale of 500 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to Lithuania. Meanwhile, Senior Editor – Naval Richard Thomas explains that Iran has announced that it is installing a VLS onboard the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) destroyer Dena, ahead of stated plans to introduce the technology more widely across its surface fleet.·        Deep Dive – D&S 2019 (14:55) Senior Editor – Naval Richard Thomas and Asia Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur discuss all the news from the recent D&S exhibition in Bangkok.·        Interview – General Electric (38:48) We speak to General Electric about its solution for the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) that will replace the engine on the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters. Tom Champion, ITEP Program Manager and Mike Sousa, Director of Turboshaft Business Development, provide an update.·        Industry Voice – Nammo (53:00)VP Content Tony Skinner and Nammo SVP of Communications Endre Lunde discuss technology management – the challenges related to managing technological developments and progress.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, Tim Martin, Deputy Air Editor, reflects on the news from this week's Dubai Air Show and we speak with Mark Bauman, VP of Global Gorwth at Insitu, about its unmanned platforms.News Roundup (00:35)On the news this week…Land Editor Beth Maundrill chats with Richard Thomas, Sea Editor, about the UK's investment into various modernisation programmes in the Middle East, including Jordan and Lebanon, and the team talk about the finalisation of the contract for the UK Royal Navy's Type 31 frigates. https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/uk-details-security-support-jordan-and-lebanon-ano/https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/imps-news/deal-done-uks-future-type-31-frigates/Meanwhile, on land the team looks at the latest from Mercedes-Benz special trucks including its presence at Defence and Security Bangkok. And in the unmanned domain, the latest Common Robotic System contract has been awarded by the US Army to Flir's Endevor Robotics. https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/mil-log/ds-2019-unimog-relaunches-itself-asia/https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/endeavor-robitics-awarded-us-army-crs-h-contract/Deep Dive – Dubai Air Show (17:00)With Dubai Air Show coming to a close this week, Tim Martin speaks about some of the highlights from the event including the UAE's decision to acquire more GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft and how Leonardo's AW609 may be delayed regarding certification because of changes to FAA requirements. https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/dubai-airshow-uae-enters-final-stages-air-power-do/https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/dubai-airshow-2019-stress-tells-uae-aw609-deal/Interview – Insitu (25:41)Mark Bauman from Insitu and Shephard's Tim Martin speak about the long-standing ScanEagle UAV programme and its evolution over the past 15 years to today's latest variant of the unmanned aircraft. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest. 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we speak with Airbus Helicopters about the US helicopter training market and its business growth path and Raytheon provides insight into the space domain and its importance to the military. News Roundup (00:45)On the news this week…Land Editor Beth Maundrill chats with Richard Thomas, Sea Editor, about Egypt's growing naval ambitions and how neighbours in the region are keeping a close eye on those developments. The team also discusses the findings from the Accident Investigation Board Norway following its review of the November 2018 sinking of frigate HNoMS Helge Ingstad. Meanwhile, on land the team looks at the latest in mortar technology from Spain and the operational use of the Alakran by two of its first customers. With Defence and Security Bangkok to begin on 18 November the team touch on the 2020 defence budget approval from the Thai government and what demands the Thai Armed Forces have. Deep Dive – Airbus Helicopters (16:13)Airbus Helicopters recently hosted media at its site in Manching, Germany, Deputy Air Editor Tim Martin speaks with Matthieu Louvot, Executive Vice President of Airbus Helicopters Programmes during the visit about the company's key military programmes. Interview – Raytheon (25:48)As discussed on previous podcasts, the space domain is an important frontier for armed forces around the world. We speak to Wallis Laughrey, VP Space Systems at Raytheon about how this area. Industry Voice (44:20)Beth Maundrill speaks to Nammo's SVP of Communications Endre Lunde, who provides his insights into the area of defence export controls.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest.https://twitter.com/fprestmusic

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we speak to Raytheon and Saab about the Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition and take a deep-dive with Defence Insight's Matt Smith into military fixed-wing aircraft and the upward tick in investment over the next decade.News Roundup (00:00:35)On the news this week…On the vehicle front, Land Market Analyst Sonny Butterworth outlines the recently announced contract that will see the British Army provided with more than 500 Boxer armoured vehicles at a cost of some £2.8 billion.Boxer contract announced for British ArmyWhile at sea, Naval Editor Richard Thomas provides insight and analysis into the suspension of the UK's Fleet Solid Support Ship programme, as calls grow to ensure the country maintains a sovereign shipbuilding capability.FSS suspension indicative of wider push for sovereign naval industryAir Editor Tim Martin details on the news from his recent Airbus visit and developments on key rotorcraft, unmanned and fast jet programmes the company is involved with.Airbus reveals classified ‘untrackable' low observable UAV​Spanish shares increase non-starter for AirbusDeep Dive – Fixed Wing Aircraft Analysis (21:00)Land Editor Beth Maundrill sits down with Shephard's Director of Analysis, Matt Smith, to talk about the latest in the series of Defence Insight's analysis. This time the team looks into military fixed wing aircraft and the upward tick in investment over the next decade.Interview – Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition (32:38)Beth Maundrill speaks with Michael Höglund, head of business unit ground combat for Saab and Ty Blanchard, Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition business development manager for Raytheon about the latest live firing demonstration of the Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition which have been carried out in both Sweden and the US.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest. https://twitter.com/fprestmusic 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, the team discusses the electronic warfare landscape and UK moves into manned-unmanned teaming, we speak to MetaVR about visualisation technologies as well as defence supplier Inzpire. And our sponsor Nammo provides this week's Industry Voice segment.News Roundup (00:35)On the news this week…With Editor-in-Chief Richard Thomas away covering the AOC 2019 conference in Washington DC, the team consider the electronic warfare landscape and how the US is scrambling to respond to the expanding threat.Director of Analysis Matthew Smith outlines the projections for the fighter aircraft market over the next ten years and what a lower-cost F-35 could mean for future procurement programmes.Deputy Air Editor Tim Martin explains how the British Army wants to prioritise manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) for its incoming fleet of AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, but first intends on making sure that such developments can take place without overburdening soldiers.Land Editor Beth Maundrill outlines why the Latvian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is making another attempt to procure a fleet of tactical vehicles. This comes after the previous competition, which saw the selection of Sisu's GTP 4x4, had to be terminated due to the discovery of a number of irregularities in the evaluation process. Deep Dive – Military simulation technologies (13:55)Our Training and Simulation Editor Trevor Nash talks to Garth Smith, President of MetaVR as we take a deep dive into the simulation and training market, and consider the underlying visualisation technologies that enable next-generation training.Interview – Alan Whittle, Director of Strategy and Plans at Inzpire (30:36)Our VP Content Tony Skinner sits down with Alan Whittle, Director of Strategy and Plans at Inzpire, to talk about how the defence supplier has positioned itself to leverage recent wins from the UK Ministry of Defence.Industry Voice – Nammo (40:17)Nammo's SVP of Communications Endre Lunde provides essential tips and strategies for those listeners that find themselves frequently away on business travel.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Presthttps://twitter.com/fprestmusic

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we are on the floor of AUSA talking lasers, synthetic training and QinetiQ's expansion into the US, and look at enhancements to the Apache attack helicopter.News Roundup (00:37)On the news this week…Editor-in-Chief Richard Thomas chats to Director of Analysis Matthew Smith about the military fixed-wing aircraft market, following Shephard's Defence Insight's team recent study into the sector.Meanwhile, Deputy Air Editor Tim Martin provides an update to the US Army's replacement of its RQ-7 Shadow under the Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) programme, including an interesting development surrounding hybrid flight kit licensing authority arrangements.AUSA 2019: US Army unconcerned by FTUAS hybrid flight kit permutationsDeep Dive – AUSA walkaround (11:09)With AUSA 2019 such a major fixture on the annual defence calendar, Shephard Media's Land Editor Beth Maundrill provides coverage from the show floor.QinetiQ – With QinetiQ announcing that it has agreed to acquire Manufacturing Techniques (MTEQ), more than doubling the size of its US operations, Beth speaks to Steve Wadey, CEO of QinetiQ; Jeff Yorsz, President of QinetiQ North America; and Mary Williams, President at Manufacturing Techniques (MTEQ) about the implications of the deal.Cubic – The US Army is developing a new Synthetic Training Environment to enhance LVC training. Robert Kalebaugh, Vice President Business Development at Cubic Global Defense, explains the company's role.Northrop Grumman – Mark Skinner, Vice President of Directed Energy, and Michael O'Hara, Manager of M-SHORAD Programs, outline the company's directed energy efforts on M-SHORAD with the US Army.Interview – Lockheed Martin (28:33)The US Army recently awarded Lockheed Martin a $40.6 million contract to produce Modernized Turrets (M-TUR) for the AH-64E Apache helicopter, an upgrade to the current M-TADS/PNVS system.Deputy Air Editor Tim Martin speaks to Tom Eldredge, director of Apache Fire Control programs at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, about the enhancements.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we report from the floor of AUSA and look at the status of the US Army's key aviation and land vehicle programmes, including the AVX/L3Harris contender for FARA, and we speak to Raytheon about its Naval Strike Missile, while sponsor Nammo provides its insight into industry developments.News Roundup (00:50)On the news this week…The team provide coverage of all the news at AUSA 2019 in Washington DC this week.Deputy Air Editor Tim Martin outlines how the main contenders were positioning themselves for the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme, with several using the show to reveal aspects of their designs.Raider X takes to the stageBell fired up for FARA with 360 InvictusBoeing sticks to FARA vow of silenceDefiant delays return to haunt SB>1On the vehicle front, Land Editor Beth Maundrill explains how while the US Army remains tight-lipped on the status of the OMFV programme, Rheinmetall is still pushing for its Lynx KF41 to be a part of the effort which will see the replacement of the Bradley IFV.Rheinmetall disappointed but not beaten on OMFVLong Range Precision Fires (LRFP) continues to be a top priority for the US Army's modernisation plan. Part of the tactical level of that effort, BAE Systems, in partnership with the army, debuted the ERCA howitzer test bed at AUSA 2019.US Army gunning for extended range prototype successA number of companies showcased new capabilities integrated on the Stryker armoured vehicle, including General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) with its Initial Maneuver Short-Range Air Defence (IM-SHORAD) Stryker solution.IM-SHORAD paves the way for rapid prototyping effortsDeep Dive – The AVX-L3Harris Compound Coaxial Helicopter  (14:40)Tim Martin speaks to Luke Savoie, the President of Aviation Services for L3Harris, about its proposal for the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft that it is developing in partnership with AVX.AVX and L3T show FARA handInsight: What next for the FARA five?Interview – Raytheon's Naval Strike Missile (27:29)VP Content Tony Skinner caught up with Randy Kempton, Raytheon's Naval Strike Missile programme director, to discuss the latest developments and prospects of the weapon.USMC to get Naval Strike MissileIndustry Voice – Nammo (35:32)Tim Martin speaks to Endre Lunde, Nammo's SVP Communications, about the news and developments revealed during at AUSA.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we take a more detailed look at what was revealed during the PLA's recent parade through Tiananmen Square, speak to Leonardo about the capabilities of the AW149 and the rotorcraft opportunities the company is pursuing, and assess the current Somali pirate threat for ships transiting the Red and Arabian seas.News Roundup (00:42)On the news this week…In advance of AUSA 2019, Land Editor Beth Maundrill outlines the questions surrounding the US Army's contest to develop an Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), which was launched in earnest at the beginning of October but drew only a single industry participant. This casts a long shadow over the adequacy of competition in the high-priority, fast-track, project that is estimated to cost tens of billions of dollars to replace the venerable Bradley IFV fleet.Questions raised as Bradley replacement becomes one-horse raceOn the aviation front, the German MoD has strongly hinted that ‘mutually consented' issues have prevented an anticipated FCAS demonstrator contract being issued to Airbus and Dassault, following pressure on decision-makers from the manufacturers to deal with the matter urgently, as Deputy Air Editor Tim Martin explains.Germany claims mutual consent forced FCAS demonstrator impasseOn the sea side, Editor-in-Chief Richard Thomas takes a deep dive into the current Somali pirate threat for ships transiting the Red and Arabian seas. The latest reduction in the size of the industry-created High-Risk Area (HRA) in May 2019 that stretched from the Red Sea through to the Gulf of Oman could indicate a reduced risk of hijacking, although maritime security observers point to a depleted but still present threat of pirate attack.Investigative report: Industry waits on the ebb and flow of Somali piracyDeep Dive – People's Liberation Army (PLA) armaments (14:40)On 1 October China put on its largest-ever parade through Tiananmen Square in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the modern-day People's Republic of China. Dominating the spectacle were missiles, unmanned systems and electronic warfare (EW) capabilities.Asia Pacific editor Gordon Arthur was there and outlines what he learned from the parade, which saw some 40% of the equipment shown to the public for the first time.Chinese missiles dominate world's largest military paradeInterview – Tony Duthie, Leonardo (32:42)With the AW149 pride of place of the Leonardo exhibit at the recent DSEI exhibition, Shephard Media's VP Content Tony Skinner talks to Tony Duthie, Leonardo's Head of Land and Maritime Marketing, about the capabilities of the aircraft and the rotorcraft opportunities the company is pursuing.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest  

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we head to Brussels to learn about the development of European special forces capabilities, take a look at the Chinese military equipment on display at the PLA's recent parade and find out about Bell's future attack helicopter contender.News Roundup (00:34)On the news this week…The team outline how on 1 October China put on its largest-ever parade through Tiananmen Square in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the modern-day People's Republic of China. Dominating the spectacle were missiles, unmanned systems and electronic warfare (EW) capabilities.On the aviation front, manufacturer Bell has unveiled its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Competitive Prototype contender – the 360 Invictus – distinguished by a lift-sharing fixed-wing, tandem cockpit, single-engine and integrated with new rotor technology for high-speed flight. Deputy air editor Tim Martin outlines more.On the land front, land editor Beth Maundrill paid a visit to Israel Weapons Industries (IWI), which alongside detailing elements of its future business roadmap, said that configuring its own weapon systems to a new 6.8mm, or even 6.5mm, calibre would be an ‘easy change' to make.Sea editor Richard Thomas explains how the UK's HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group has formed for the first time on the Westlant 19 deployment. Meanwhile, Newport News Shipbuilding has completed the dry dock portion of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington's (CVN 73) refuelling and complex overhaul (RCOH).Deep Dive – Belgium's Special Operations (17:30)We speak with Colonel Tom Bilo commander of Belgium's Special Operations Regiment, which was established in July 2018, about the country's heritage in parachute and commando units and how the regiment is now enhancing its SOF capabilities.Interview – General Claudio Graziano, the permanent Chairman of the EUMC (33:37)The European Union Military Committee (EUMC) is composed of the chiefs of defence of the EU member states and provides the Political and Security Committee with advice and recommendations on all military matters within the EU. General Claudio Graziano, the permanent Chairman of the CEUMC, outlines the role the committee plays within EU defence matters.Industry Voice – Nammo (44:52)Nammo SVP of Communications Endre Lunde outlines the challenges the defence industry faces planning for 2020 and beyond given the current global instablility.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest  

We are excited to be sharing the opening episode of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast, the first such project from Shephard Studio created in collaboration with Viasat.Over the next three episodes, we will look at the changing face of modern warfare across the land, sea and air domains through the prism of three key technology areas: Satellite communications, line of sight data links and cybersecurity. We will hear from senior military leaders about the changing nature of today's threats, how unfettered access across the electromagnetic spectrum can no longer be taken for granted. We will find out about the vulnerabilities facing these critical technology areas, look at the work going on to protect military networks and hear how the private sector is stepping in to help. In particular, we will look at the Five Eyes grouping of countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US and find out how prepared their militaries are when the connectivity they have become accustomed to is degraded or denied. And we will hear from our sponsor, Viasat, about how the private sector is stepping in to help militaries develop these technology areas further.

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we consider growth in the artillery and air defence market, hear from L3Harris Technologies about the company's MAST 13 ASV and look at all the news from across the defence sector.News Roundup (00:45)On the news this week…The team consider the implications and ramifications of the Saudi Arabia's missile defence systems being unable to prevent the drone and cruise missile attack against some of the kingdom's most important oil infrastructure.Elsewhere, in the air domain, Tim Martin explains that despite making the AW149 the centrepiece of its exhibit at DSEI, manufacturer Leonardo is still unwilling to confirm that a reported deal for 20 of the helicopters to Egypt is underway.Production aircraft are currently being assembled for military operators and the model is in service, although the company has not disclosed which party is using the helicopters – despite the Royal Thai Army initially set to become a launch customer by way of an order for five of the 8t-class type, placed in 2016.Out at sea, Richard Thomas outlines how a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) deal managed to slip under the defence carpets at DSEI, as Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and Navantia agreed a deal through their joint venture for the development and technology transfer of the Catiz combat management system (CMS) and its integration onto the Royal Saudi Naval Forces Avante 2200 corvettes.Beth Maundrill, meanwhile, explains how in its A$10-15 billion ($7-10.4 billion) Project Land 400 Phase 3 competition, Australia has clearly professed a predilection for animal names, with the Hanwha Redback and Rheinmetall Lynx being down-selected for further trials at the expense of the General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax and BAE Systems Hägglunds  CV90 as announced on 16 September.Deep Dive – Artillery and air defence market (16:07)Director of Analysis Matthew Smith outlines how a renewed focus on high intensity, conventional warfare has reshaped the artillery and Air Defence market, Shephard Media's Defence Insight team has discovered.As Matthew explains, a study of 220 procurement programmes has found that the total value of the market will be $160 billion over next ten years, although this will be front loaded, with air defence and self-propelled artillery forecast to dominate.Interview – L3Harris and its MAST-13 (28:20)VP Content Tony Skinner speaks to Tim O'Neill, Defence Technical Sales manager at L3Harris (ASV, UK), about the company's Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed (MAST) 13 autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) it recently delivered to the Royal Navy.The 13-meter (41ft) long high-speed ASV is capable of fully autonomous navigation, using L3Harris' ASView proprietary autonomous control system and advanced algorithms developed for the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. The system will be used as a testbed to support the development of new capabilities for the Royal NavyNew content teaser – Five Eyes Connectivity podcast (37:06)We preview Shephard Media's special series on Five Eyes Connectivity, sponsored by our partner Viasat.Over next three episodes, we will look at the changing face of modern warfare across the land, sea and air domains through the prism of three key technology areas:

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we report from the sidelines of MSPO, Poland's main defence exhibition, we speak to the organisers of DSEI in London ahead of the event, and senior managers from Raytheon outline the direction the company is heading.News Roundup (01:00)On the news this week…Editor in chief Richard Thomas and deputy air editor Tim Martin report from MSPO in Poland. Among the news to emerge from the show was the confirmation that the Pentagon's decision to remove Turkey from the F-35 programme has since left production made aircraft readied for Ankara without an owner.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/mspo-2019-turkish-f-35-production-aircraft-left-wi/Meanwhile, among the new products on display was a technology demonstrator of an mobile air defence combat system (ASBOP–PERKUN) the Lukasiewicz – PIAP Institute has developed in partnership with the Telesystem-Mesko company.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/mspo-2019-mobile-air-defence-system-showcased/Deep Dive – DSEI preview (15:13)Land editor Beth Maundrill sits down with RAdm Simon Williams, chairman of Clarion Defence and Security, the events company that puts together the biennial DSEI event.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/dsei-2019-what-expect-uk-mod/Simon outlined where he sees the European defence market heading and what he believes MoD will bring to the table at this year's edition of DSEI..Interview – Raytheon (37:55)VP Content Tony Skinner sits down with Raytheon's Christopher Davis, president of Raytheon International Inc, and Roy Azevedo, president of Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS), to discuss new capabilities, international sales and how the company is positioning itself for new requirements.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we take a mid-year recap, looking back at some of the highlights from earlier episodes, including a look inside the Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), examine trends in the naval ships market and hear about the US Navy's cyber security challenges.Behind the news – a visit to the Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army (01:08)Over a three-day period from 29 June to 1 July, the Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) opened the gates of three of its military camps to ticket-carrying members of the public.Our Asia Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur was there and explains to host Helen Haxell how, in light of ongoing civil tensions and mass public protests in Hong Kong, the PLA was on even higher alert than normal, with several new pieces of equipment on display. You can read Gordon's full story here: PLA shows varied capabilities in Hong KongShephard Analysis – naval market trends (15:39)Shephard's director of analysis Matt Smith outlines his findings and predictions on the current state of the naval ships market. One of the things highlighted in the report is the sector that has seen the most growth - small class vessels such as mine-hunters, amphibious assault ships and landing docks.Interview – Captain Erik Pittman, US Navy (25:00)Tony Skinner, our VP of content, talks to Captain Erik Pittman, J6 Deputy Director at US Indo-Pacific Command, about the US Navy electromagnetic manoeuvre warfare concept, and their response to the growing cyber threat.Industry Voice – Nammo (36:00)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss cyber security and the implications of recent cyber attacks to the defence industry.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we take a mid-year recap, looking back at some of the highlights from earlier episodes, including coverage of Brazil's main defence exhibition, trends in the air defence market and Australia's development of unmanned assets.Show coverage: LAAD in BrazilBeth Maundrill, our deputy land editor, attended the LAAD exhibition in Rio de Janeiro with Kate and Matt Smith. The team runs through all the news and developments from the event and discusses who is positioning themselves for sales across South America.Shephard Analysis – Air Defence MarketShephard Media's director of analyst Matt Smith and analyst Ilker Aktaşoğlu talk about their findings and predictions on the current state of the air defence market.The team discuss the dynamism of the short-range air defence segment, look at emerging requirements Canada and Norway, and consider the effect the weaponisation of consumer drones has had on the sector.Interview – Kieran Joyce, Australian ArmyWhile at AUVSI, Tony Skinner, our VP of content, met with Kieran Joyce – the programme manager for unmanned aerial systems for the Australian Army. The conversation covers the army's use of UAVs such as the Black Hornet, the progress of a new UAV programme and drone racing.Industry Voice – NammoIn this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the trends in global defence spendingMusic and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we discuss the Chinese military assets gathering on the border with Hong Kong, we speak to French company Texelis about its involvement in the French Army's Scorpion programme, and the Royal Canadian Air Force provides an update on the satellite communication programmes it oversees for the country's armed forces.News Roundup (00:48)On the news this week…With the launch of our China Rising: Special Report, Shephard Media's director of analysis Matthew Smith considers the development of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and where the investment is going.Deputy air domain editor Tim Martin explains the situation where the US Army has been forced to downplay concerns that a manufacturer involved in the service's Future Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (FTUAS) programme could force other aircraft to be ineligible for any final contract selection.Land editor Beth Maundrill explains that the US Marine Corps (USMC) has declared that its Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) has reached initial operational capability (IOC) just under a year ahead of schedule. It can now deploy and support naval expeditionary missions worldwide, following the declaration of IOC by the Marine Corps Combat Development Command on 2 August, an achievement that was expected to be met in June 2020.Deep Dive –Texelis and French land programmes (13:32)Land editor Beth Maundrill sits down with the President of Texelis, Charles-Antoine de Barbuat, to discuss the evolution of the company and the French Army land programmes it supports.Interview – Royal Canadian Air Force (24:20)Although the space domain may be a relatively new responsibility for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RFAC), the service has developed a five-year roadmap laying out the space framework for the armed forces.Colonel Cameron Stoltz, Director of Space Requirements for the Royal Canadian Air Force, explains that in expanding its commitment to the space domain, Canada's defence policy commits to ‘increased and predictable' funding to deliver new capabilities, such as earth observation, space situational awareness, and satellite communications. Ottawa is particularly focused on enhanced coverage of the country's northern-most regions, which are largely devoid of such capabilities.Industry Voice – Nammo (40:20)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the evolution of the defence trade press and how the sector needs to change further in order to survive.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we quiz the US Army on the progress of its Next-Generation Combat Vehicle project, we speak to the chief executive of independent technology group Cohort and in our Industry Voice segment sponsor Nammo considers the implications of vehicle-borne lasers. News Roundup (01:06)On the news this week…We learn how the German Federal Ministry of Defence (MoD) has privately handed RfP solicitations for its heavy-lift helicopter programme to Sikorsky and Boeing. Elbit Systems has concluded testing of its new Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) as part of the Israeli Ministry of Defense's CARMEL Future Combat Vehicle project. The AFV applies autonomous capabilities and artificial intelligence to accelerate decision making and facilitate target engagement with increased rapidity and accuracy. On the naval front, we hear how shipbuilding has formed a central theme around UK defence commentary for a number of years. However, with Northern Ireland-based shipbuilders Harland and Wolff (H&W) entering administration, the notion of a revitalised UK naval manufacturing capability took another blow following the announcement earlier in the year of the drawdown and closure of Babcock's Appledore facility.The woes of the maritime industry in the UK comes at a time when the sector has never been more in the public eye, with ongoing issues in the Gulf regarding tanker security continuing to dominate headlines.Interview – US Army on its Next-Generation Combat Vehicle (15:25)Land reporter Kate Martyr quizzes the US Army on the progress of its Next-Generation Combat Vehicle programme, in particular the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) and Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) components.Kate spoke to Major Cory Wallace, who is Robotic Combat Vehicle Lead on the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross-Functional Team, and Chris Ostrowski, associate director at Army Futures Command (AFC) Ground Vehicle Systems (formerly TARDEC).Interview – Cohort Chief Executive (32:28) Land editor Beth Maundrill speaks to Andrew Thomis, Chief Executive of technology group Cohort, about the organisation's development and support of its five SMEs.Industry Voice – Nammo (39:54)In this week's Industry Voice, Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the next-generation laser technologies under development.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest 

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, as we farewell regular host Helen Haxell we took the chance to look back at some of our best coverage of the past few months, including naval power in Singapore, our chat with the chief of the South African Army and discussing the future of military rotorcraft. While our sponsor Nammo provides this week's Industry Voice segment.And a big thanks to Helen for all her hard work on the podcast and best wishes with the new role!Show coverage – IMDEX Asia (01:53) At IMDEX Asia 2019 in Singapore, the team cover the numerous companies touting their naval wares, including ST Engineering showcasing their Vanguard 130 vessel, which seems to tick all the requirements the Singapore Navy has recently announced for their next multirole combat vessel. The team also discuss the various conferences that took place at the event, reporting on topics such as the threat of increased connectivity between maritime vessels and how it may be subverted, the threats posed by contractors accessing ships during their maintenance cycles and the continuing demand for innovation.Interview – Lieutenant General Lindile Yam (13:43)Deputy land editor Beth Maundrill had a busy first half of the year and during her time in South Africa she was able to sit down with Lieutenant General Lindile Yam, chief of the South African Army, to talk about the financial problems facing the military in the region.Interview – Bell (28:00) Air domain editor Helen Haxell talks to Steve Mathias, Bell's VP for global military sales and strategy, who provides an update on the company's bid for the US Navy's Advanced Helicopter Training System (TH-XX), progress of the flight trials of the V-280 Valor tiltrotor and longer-term helicopter technology development at BellIndustry Voice – Nammo (39:54)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, about how the defence industry is increasingly looking to go green and the reasons why.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we provide coverage of the recent Air and Space Power Conference and the defence trends and challenges that were discussed. We speak to the chief executive of the European Defence Agency about its achievements over the past 15 years. And our sponsor Nammo provides this week's Industry Voice segment. News Round Up (01:02)This week in the news…With tensions heating up in the Persian Gulf, Helen Haxell and Richard Thomas discuss the implications of the UK's change of prime minister – which was quickly followed by the ousting of defence secretary Penny Mordaunt – on the nation's naval posture.Tim Martin outlines how widely publicised crashes and delays that have long derailed the UK's unmanned Watchkeeper programme look to be behind the UK. The MoD is moving out with flight testing of Equipment Standard 2 (ES2) and looks forward to receipt of all 54 air vehicles later this year.Kate Martyr tests the team's armoured vehicle recognition skills by presenting images of the US Army's NGCV concept.Show coverage – the Air and Space Power Conference (12:30)Air domain specialists Helen Haxell and Tim Martin discuss all the developments from the Air and Space Power Conference held recently in London.With the theme of ‘Multi-Domain Operations for the Next Generation Air Force', the conference covered emerging technologies and opportunities for innovation in the air, space, cyber and artificial intelligence spheres.The Shephard team presents audio coverage from the-then UK Secretary of State for Defence, Penny Mordaunt MP; General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff, United States Air Force; Major General Tonje Skinnarland, Chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force; and Air Vice-Marshal Simon Rochelle, RAF Chief of Staff Capability.Interview – Jorge Domecq, Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency (33:38)Land reporter Kate Martyr speaks to Jorge Domecq, Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency, about the EDA's role and achievements on the 15th anniversary of its establishment.Industry Voice – Nammo (51:20)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the role of the European Defence Agency in furthering European defence.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest   

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we head deep into the UK countryside to attend the 3CDSE event and see the special forces kit on display, speak to AAR about its support of the US Navy's P-8A Poseidon and, in our Industry Voice segment, our sponsor Nammo considers the future of NATO.News Round Up (01:17)This week in the news…Air domain editor Helen Haxell considers the retention of UK defence sovereignty, in light of the progress of the BAE Systems-led Tempest future fighter programme.Editor-in-chief Richard Thomas was at Naval Group's facility in Cherbourg on 12 July for the launch of the first of the French Navy's Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the product of a generation of intellectual and physical labour from French industry, government and military agencies.The first of the nuclear-powered Barracuda design from Naval Group, Suffren will eventually be joined by five other boats all of which are currently at various stages of construction or development.In the land domain, reporter Kate Martyr details coverage of the force-on-force portion of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019, which kicked off on 16 July with the largest-scale Australian-led amphibious landing since World War II. A notable part of the pivotal beach assault was the inclusion of Japanese troops for the first time.During the event, around 300 members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) came ashore via AAV7s and hovercraft, representing a dramatic scaling-up of its contribution to this biennial and bilateral Australia-US exercise.Show coverage – the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (15:55)The Shephard team this week attended the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo in picturesque Mavern in the UK to see the special forces-focused technology on display.The Three Counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire comprise a hub of defence and security with the MoD-based in Herefordshire, Qinetiq and the Malvern Cyber Cluster in Worcestershire and GCHQ in Gloucestershire, plus all the satellite industries which have grown up around them.As VP of Content Tony Skinner found, special forces applications were at the fore of most companies displays. Among the companies we spoke to were EZ Raider, Iceni Labs, Level Peaks, Prometheus Medical and Ultra Electronics.Interview – AAR Corporation (38:00)We speak to Brian Sartain, SVP Repair and Engineering at AAR Corporation about the company's support to the US Navy's P-8A Poseidon and other opportunities. Industry Voice – Nammo (45:40)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the future of NATO.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we speak to our analyst team about their research into the 8x8 armoured vehicle sector, the group president of CAE's Defence & Security Group outlines his vision for military training and simulation and, in our Industry Voice segment, our sponsor Nammo considers future relevance of major defence exhibitions.News Round Up (00:51)This week in the news…In land warfare news, during the Army-2019 defence exhibition held in Kubinka, Moscow, the production version of the Sosna short-range mobile short-range air defence system (SHORAD) was revealed newly-installed on a tracked chassis from the BMP-3 new-generation IFV. Land Reporter Kate Martyr considers the implications.Elsewhere, Taiwan has decided to order 108 M1A2 Abrams tanks plus ammunition from the US. These MBTs will equip two armoured battalions in the northern sector of Taiwan, to replace some existing M60A3 TTS and CM11 tanks.Deputy Land Domain Editor Beth Maundrill also outlines how as the first fleet of 32 Austrian BvS10 all-terrain vehicles (ATV) edge towards Initial Operational Capability (IOC), doubts have been cast as to whether there will be a follow-on order for the new ATVs.In the aviation realm, the Australian Army has begun its search for a successor to the troubled Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH), with an RFI issued on 1 July. The effort is labelled Project Land 4503, and the number of aircraft being sought is 29. Significantly, this figure is higher than the 22 Tigers that were ordered in 2001.Senior reporter Tim Martin looks at the potential contenders for the new requirement.Market analysis – 8x8 armoured vehicle market (16:25)Matthew Smith, Director of Analysis, and Sonny Butterworth, the Land Domain Analyst here at Shephard Media, their research into the 8x8 armoured vehicle market and the trends that have emerged.The report, which will be published as part of our Armoured Vehicle handbook, outlines the renewed investment in the 8x8 sector through the purchase of new platforms and the emergence of major developmental programmes to replace long-serving legacy fleets. For more on information on the sector, our ten-year Armoured Vehicles Market Report and Forecast is available for purchase.Interview – (26:12)Helen Haxell, Air Domain Editor, speaks to Gene Colabatistto, Group President of CAE's Defence & Security Group, about training, simulation and new technologies.Industry Voice – Nammo (36:37)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the continued relevance of the large defence exhibitions in the annual calendar.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

What equipment does the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) have in Hong Kong? What will be the role of AI and cyber offensive capabilities on the future battlefield? In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we hear from our Asia Pacific Editor about China's Hong Kong garrison and the military equipment on display at a recent base open day. We speak to a former Commandant of the French Foreign Legion about his vision of collaborative combat.The team look at the implications of the major defence stories of the week and our sponsor Nammo considers the trend of governments entering into long-term supply agreements with industry.News Round Up (00:48) This week in the news…On the naval front, Editor-in-Chief Richard Thomas outlines Russian plans to procure two Project 885M nuclear-powered submarines and two Project 677 diesel-electric submarines to boost its sub-surface fleet.China is also growing its submarine fleet. The US credits the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) with currently having six SSBNs, six SSNs and 50 diesel-electric submarines.An analysis by Asia Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur shows how China has developed a more modern submarine force, optimised primarily for regional anti-surface warfare missions near major sea lines of communication.On the aviation side of the house, Air Domain Editor Helen Haxell explains how the Philippine Air Force (PAF) used the celebration of its 72nd anniversary on 2 July to highlight new platforms that the force is expecting in the coming year or so.Land-side, in the wake of the final formation of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), Deputy Land Domain Editor Beth Maundrill considers how this development could affect the British Army's Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme (CR2 LEP).Behind the news – a visit to the Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army (16:00)Over a three-day period from 29 June to 1 July, the Hong Kong Garrison of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) opened the gates of three of its military camps to ticket-carrying members of the public.Our Asia Pacific Editor Gordon Arthur was there and explains to host Helen Haxell how, in light of ongoing civil tensions and mass public protests in Hong Kong, the PLA was on even higher alert than normal, with several new pieces of equipment on display. You can read Gordon's full story here: PLA shows varied capabilities in Hong KongInterview – General Alain Bouquin (30:48)Tony Skinner, VP Content, speaks to General Alain Bouquin – a former Commandant of the French Foreign Legion and now strategic advisor to Thales – about the use of cyber attack and AI on the battlefield and his concept of collaborative combat.Industry Voice – Nammo (42:38)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the trend of governments entering into long-term supply agreements with industry and the implications for international cooperation.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

What is the Future Combat Air System and TF-X? How is Embraer positioning the KC-390? In this week's episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we come to you from the tarmac at the sweltering Paris Air Show, covering the unveiling of FCAS and the Turkish TF-X sixth generation fighters.We also take a flight in the Embraer KC-390, speak to Cubic Global Defense about the future of air combat training and hear about the teaming agreement between our sponsor Nammo and Boeing.News Round Up (00:51)This week in the news…The Shephard Media team covers all the major announcements and trends from Paris Air Show 2019.Senior Reporter Tim Martin describes how two new fighter jet mock-ups unveiled in a matter of minutes at Le Bourget left many at the Paris Air Show to react with a degree of scepticism. Tim also reviews the helicopter presence at the air show and provides an update on the Airbus Helicopters H160M multirole helicopter, which was one noteworthy aircraft on static display.Meanwhile, Richard outlines how a rapidly maturing unmanned VTOL industrial base is pushing its platforms into contention for naval test and procurement programmes where it was thought only fixed-wing capabilities would suffice.Paris Air Show: Future fighter hard sell undermined by soft detailParis Air Show: H160M mock up demonstrates payload options (video)Paris Air Show: Unmanned VTOL eyes fixed-wing real estateParis Air Show: Carry on Poseidon (video insight)Paris Air Show: Eurofighter launches long-term capability driveParis Air Show coverage – flying in the KC-390 (12:20) Air Domain Editor Helen Haxell takes a flight in the Embraer KC-390 military transport aircraft and talks to Walter Pinto Junior, Vice President of the KC-390 at Embraer Defense & Security.Interview - Mike Knowles, president of Cubic Global Defence (21:16)Mike Knowles, president of Cubic Global Defence, provides an update on the ‘laser tag in the sky' system, also known as the P5 Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) training device..  Industry Voice – Nammo (36:10)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the company's strategic agreement with Boeing.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

What can we expect from the upcoming Paris Air Show? What is the state of the military unmanned systems market? And how is the defence industry meeting the rising wave of consolidation?In this week's episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we talk about our expectations regarding the Paris Air show, hear about the Shephard Plus Unmanned Systems Report, and hear from our sponsor Nammo about the United Technologies and Raytheon merger.News Round Up (00:51)This week in the news…We cover the Angolan military's acquisition of a number of upgraded 2K12 Kub (SA-6 Gainful) surface-to-air missile systems, as well as look at how Iran has also been bolstering its air defence with a demonstration of the Khordad 15 system.Meanwhile, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will increase the size of its military and acquire new amphibious ships under the latest Defence Capability Plan (DCP) released on 11 June. The New Zealand military also has chosen Lockheed Martin's C-130J-30 Super Hercules as the preferred option to replace its fleet of C-130H tactical airlifters that have been in service since the mid-to-late 1960s.Finally, we talk about the US Army Security Assistance Command completing the delivery of 70 OH-58D Kiowa Warrior armed reconnaissance helicopters and one CH-47D Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to Greece's Hellenic Army.Angola received upgraded SA-6 systemsDefence Capability Plan expands NZ's militaryNZ replaces Hercules with....Greece gets ex-US military helicoptersEvent – Paris Air Show Preview (08:48)With the Paris Air Show coming up, Air Domain editor Helen Haxell and Senior Reporter Tim Martin discuss what we can expect from the event, and what they believe some of the highlights will be. Shephard Media reports from the 53rd Paris Air Show (PAS 2019)Market Report – Unmanned Systems Report (26:03)Helen speaks to our director of analysis, Matt Smith, about the upcoming Shephard Plus forecast covering the unmanned systems sector, which uncovered trends such as an increased focus on indigenous programmes resulting in few platforms being exported.There is concurrently an enormous expansion in the provision of every type of UAV imaginable, and the competition is extraordinarily fierce as new manufacturers pile into the market.Matt explains how our forecast for military unmanned system procurement shows the market for new air, land and naval vehicles almost doubling over the next ten years.View latest market forecastsIndustry Voice – Nammo (37:29)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the consolidation taking place throughout the industry, such as the Raytheon and United Technologies merger. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest.

What emerged from the main industry event for Special Forces? How is the Canadian Army preparing for the future digital battlespace? And what is being done to tackle the rising threat of drone incursions?This week in a jam-packed Weekly Defence Podcast, we check out the latest technologies on show at SOFIC 2019, speak to Colonel Mark Parsons of the Canadian Army about how networked technologies are changing the way war is waged, and hear from our sponsor Nammo about the growing threat of drone incursions.News Round Up (01:17)With US president Donald Trump visiting the UK this week, we touch upon his recent comments regarding NATO spending, and hear the responses of attendees at the Land Warfare Conference in London hosted by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). We hear the opinions of Shashank Joshi, Senior Research Fellow at RUSI, and Professor Anne Applebaum, American journalist and Director of ARENA.We also take a look at the recently approved sale of eight Lockheed Martin F-16s to Bulgaria, with a maximum projected price of $1.6 billion. The sale will include support, training, documentation, spare parts and a modest weapons package. Lockheed Martin has also been in the news recently for withdrawing from the US Navy's FFG(X) process, and instead focusing on the programme's weapon systems while also working to build up the capabilities of the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) on which its offering was designed.Finally, there is an update regarding the US Army's Improved Turbine Engine Programme (ITEP) for their AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk fleets. Although General Electric's T901 turboshaft has been confirmed as the engine of choice, their competitor ATEC (a joint venture between Honeywell and Pratt and Whitney) continues to protest the decision.The price is right for US F-16s to SofiaCombat system concentration for Lockheed Martin after FFG(X) withdrawalInsight: ITEP thaw heats US Army enginesEvent – SOFIC 2019 (22:33)Scott Gourley, our special forces editor, reports on the themes, trends, and technologies on show at SOFIC 2019, from new lightweight ammunition to more effective night vision goggles. Interview – Colonel Mark Parsons, Canadian Army (32:14)Helen Haxell sat down with Colonel Mark Parsons, the Director of Land Command Information in the Canadian Army, to discuss the various effects the ongoing evolution of network-enabled technologies has had, and how the armed forces are preparing themselves to handle them.Industry Voice - Nammo (52:34)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the issue of drone incursions and the ways industry is responding. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

What is the Arctic Challenge Exercise? How is Raytheon positioning itself for changes in the space sector? This week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we head to Sweden to see the Arctic Challenge Exercise, and talk to the vice-president of Raytheon's Space Systems about its space sector activities. News Round-Up (01:10)This week in our News Round-Up:The US Marine Corps is still considering its options for the Future Vertical Lift programme, seeking to replace their UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper platforms, with the V-280 Valor in contention. Air reporter Tim Martin discusses the options.The Spanish Foot-Soldier System (SISCAP) soldier modernisation effort will soon enter its test readiness review (TRR) phase. The programme is the latest effort to improve soldier equipment following the collapse of the earlier COMFUT (Combatiente Futuro) soldier modernisation programme. Deputy land editor Beth Maundrill outlines how SISCAP is focused on developing fire control and targeting systems and communications systems for dismounted troops within the Spanish Army.The US Coast Guard is awaiting a report from Eastern Shipbuilding Group, the prime contractor for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), on how a major hurricane last year will affect the programme's cost and schedule. Sea editor Richard Thomas has the details.USMC weighs up FVL optionsSpanish Army's soldier modernisation efforts advanceReport to assess hurricane's impact on US Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol CutterEvent coverage – ACE 2019 (12:28)Helen Haxell attended the Arctic Challenge Exercise 2019 (ACE 2019) in Sweden this week, and spoke to representatives of both the Swedish Air Force and the US Air Force about the platforms they were using and the challenges of the exercise. The Air Forces of Sweden, Finland and Norway are hosting the multinational Arctic Challenge Exercise 2019 (ACE 19) with more than 100 aircraft from nine nations participating in the air power exercise carried out in the airspace over the northern areas of the host countries.Interview – Wallis Laughrey, Raytheon (20:30)Helen also met with the vice-president of Raytheon Space Systems, Wallis Laughrey, to talk about the company's activities in the space sector and how it is positioning itself for future opportunities.Among the programmes covered are the US Overhead Persistent Infrared constellation programme and DARPA's “Project Blackjack”, which looks to research ways to create a LEO constellation of small-sats that will be cheap and easily replaceable. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

What is it like to fly the King Stallion? What's the naval news from IMDEX Asia 2019? What was covered at the co-located UDT/EW Europe/ITEC show in Stockholm? This week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we cover the ITEC, UDT and EW Europe shows in Stockholm, talk to Sikorsky's CH-53K test pilot and our sponsor Nammo features in our Industry Voice segment. News Round Up (01:14)At IMDEX Asia 2019, the team saw numerous companies touting their naval wares – ST Engineering was present, showcasing their Vanguard 130 vessel, which seems to tick all the requirements the Singapore Navy has recently announced regarding their next multirole combat vessel. Drass Galeazzi, an Italian defence company, revealed that it was building multiple ‘midget submarines' (ranging from 30m to 40m). However, the company was tight-lipped regarding who the submarines were for, not even hinting at a region. Meanwhile, Vard Marine has identified a possible replacement for the Protector-class OPVs operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy - the Vard 7-110 platform, itself the basis of the US Coast Guard's future Offshore Patrol Cutter. The team also cover the various conferences that took place at the event, reporting on topics such as the threat of increased connectivity between maritime vessels and how it may be subverted, the threats posed by contractors accessing ships during their maintenance cycles and the continuing demand for innovation. IMDEX Asia 2019: Vard Marine identifies design for possible Protector replacementIMDEX Asia 2019 Daily News – Day OneIMDEX Asia 2019 Daily News – Day TwoIMDEX Asia 2019 Daily News – Day ThreeEvent Attendance – UDT, EW Europe and ITEC Report (13:17)Helen Haxell, air editor, Beth Maundrill, deputy land editor, and Kate Martyr, staff reporter, were in Stockholm attending the co-located UDT, EW Europe and ITEC events. They cover Leonardo's BriteCloud being picked up by the US for trials, Sweden upgrading its naval fleet with two A26 submarines, as well as speaking with the CEO of JFD Sweden, Anders Magnerfelt, about military diver capabilities and CAE's VP and general manager, Europe and Africa, Marc-Olivier Sabourin about military pilot training demands and key European training programmes.EW Europe 2019: Leonardo's BriteCloud squares up to US testingUDT 2019: Swedish navy re-equips to face future challengesITEC 2019: CAE addresses pilot shortage (video)Interview – John Rucci, Sikorsky (25:37)Tim Martin, our senior reporter, met with John Rucci, Sikorsky test pilot, to talk about the CH-53K King Stallion. Set to replace the CH-47 Chinook, they discuss the capabilities of the prototype helicopter, what it's like flying such a platform, and the current status of the program.Industry Voice (45:50)This week in our Industry Voice, Tim Martin talks to the SVP of Communications for Nammo, Endre Lunde, about new technologies and the state of innovation as displayed at the Sea Air Space show in Maryland. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

How are weaponised cranes aiding Turkey's insurgency fight? What's the design philosophy behind industry's development of autonomous aircraft? And why are IT companies making a play into the defence sector?This week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we cover the IDEF defence exhibition in Turkey, talk to Northrop Grumman's Director of Strategy of Autonomous Systems Strategy and our sponsor Nammo features in our Industry Voice segment. News Roundup (01:02)With the UK recently changing defence secretary following leaked plans to allow a Chinese company to build the UK's 5G network, the team considers the implications.At the Sea Air Space 2019 exhibition, it emerged that the US Navy is assessing a service life extension for its fleet of MH-60R/S Sea Hawks while the FAA is signing off on the TH-119's IFR certification.The team also covers India's intention to purchase more Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopters, Romania's consideration of the Puma IFV as an alternative to their Agilis project, the latest turnaround on the issue of the USS Harry S Truman and the shift in the UK's budget for further Type 31e light frigates.Sea-Air-Space 2019: USN faces balancing act over Sea Hawk's lifeSea-Air-Space 2019: FAA to sign off on TH-119 IFR certificationIMDEX Asia 2019: India seeks more Ka-31 AEW helicoptersRomania looks to buy the Puma IFV as Agilis project alternativeSea-Air-Space 2019: US Navy defends USS Harry S Truman refuelling flip flopUK MoD restates ‘average' benchmark for Type 31e Event Attendance – IDEF Report (15:20)Turkish companies were out in force at IDEF in Istanbul as the country moves quickly to develop its domestic defence industrial base. Beth Maundrill and Kate Martyr were at the event and cover MPG's heavily armoured 8x8 crane currently being delivered to the Turkish armed forces, before talking about the next-generation 155mm self-propelled howitzer which reportedly is set to begin live fire exercises. IDEF 2019: Weaponised cranes to aid Turkey's insurgency fightIDEF 2019: Next generation howitzer production on the horizonInterview – Kristen Griffin, Director of Autonomous Systems Strategy, Northrop Grumman (25:01)Richard Thomas, our editor-in-chief, met with Kristen Griffin, Director of Autonomous Systems Strategy at Northrop Grumman, to talk about the company's autonomous aircraft, the design philosophy behind them and what we can expect to see in the future.Industry Voice (35:25)This week in our Industry Voice, Tim Martin, our senior reporter, is at Sea Air Space in Maryland, where he talks to the SVP of Communications for Nammo, Endre Lunde, about the various IT companies present and their influence on the defence sector. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

This week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we cover the findings of the just-released Shephard Naval Market Report, we speak to Keirin Joyce about the Australian Army's need for a new UAV, and our sponsor Nammo features in this week's Industry Voice segment.News Round Up (01:09)Coming to you from AUVSI, we cover the latest news regarding unmanned systems. Senior reporter Tim Martin discusses how the US Army, USSOCOM and the New Zealand Defence Force are increasingly looking towards the commercial sector to provide the solutions to their individual defence needs. Air domain editor Helen Haxell talks about Collins Aerospace and their recent achievement with their avionics system while editor-in-chief Richard Thomas outlines the continuing development of maritime systems by the US Navy.AUVSI 2019: Defence allies seek commercial collaborationsAUVSI 2019: Collins Aerospace's civil avionic solutions aid military missionsAUVSI 2019: Unmanned technology driving naval changeShephard Analysis – Maritime Defence Market (09:09)Shephard's director of analysis Matt Smith outlines his findings and predictions regarding the current state of the maritime defence market. One of the things highlighted in the report is the sector that has seen the most growth - small class vessels such as mine-hunters, amphibious assault ships and landing docks. Interview – Kieran Joyce, Australian Army (18:36)While at AUVSI, Tony Skinner, our VP of content, met with Kieran Joyce – the programme manager for unmanned aerial systems for the Australian Army. The conversation covers the army's use of UAVs such as the Black Hornet, the progress of a new UAV programme and drone racing. Industry Voice (34:11)This week in our Industry Voice, SVP of Communications for Nammo Endre Lunde talks about SIPRI's annual report, which highlighted the continuing lead of the US and China in military expenditure, which itself has significantly increased. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

Who and why did the US Army choose to help develop its next-generation attack helicopter? And where to for NATO, on the 70th anniversary of the alliance?This week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we discuss US Army aviation and the service's decision to select five companies for its future attack helicopter programme, we speak to Lockheed Martin about NATO and the UK's place in it, and our sponsor Nammo talks about technology transfer reform in our Industry Voice segment. News Round Up (01:01)This week Tim Martin, our air reporter, covers the US Army's shortlisting of its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competition. Helen Haxell reveals what she has recently been talking to SENA about – namely the Spanish Navy's AB-212 upgrade programme. Beth Maundrill talks about the UK MoD's contract with General Dynamics for the Foxhound 4x4 as well as Poland‘s new 155mm Krab self-propelled howitzers while Richard Thomas covers the situation with Damen Shipyards Group and the retirement of Russia's Kirov battlecruisers. Insight: What next for the FARA five?Finishing touches for Spanish Navy's AB-212 upgradesUK funds new Foxhound upgradesPoland receives first serial production Krab howitzersDamen points to continued shipbuilding opportunity despite registering lossInterview – Quad A (16:57)Tim Martin recently attended the Army Aviation Association of America summit in Nashville, where he discovered the latest developments in the FARA programme and Boeing's Block 2 Chinook, as well as catching up with Jason Hawks, the Bell programme manager for the V-247 Vigilance.Interview – Peter Ruddock, Lockheed Martin UK (31:27)Helen Haxell sits down with Lockheed Martin's UK CEO Peter Ruddock to discuss the 70th anniversary of NATO, and the role the UK has played in the organisation over the years. Industry Voice (38:12)This week, Tony Skinner our VP of content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the Norwegian-American Defence and Homeland Security Industry Council in the context of possible defence technology transfer reforms.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this week's episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we cover the latest defence news from the Asia-Pacific region, talk to Muddy Watters about EW Europe, and hear from Nammo in our Industry Voice segment. News Round Up (01:04)Land reporter Kate Martyr starts off this week's News Round by covering the European Defence Agency's continuing efforts to develop a hybrid drive train. Jack Richardson outlines the news regarding the UK MoD launching a competition to examine the utility of UUVs for the Royal Navy, as well as the continuing development of UK and India security ties. Continuing the maritime coverage, sea domain editor Richard Thomas highlights the upgraded A26 submarines bound for service with the Swedish Royal Navy while Helen Haxell covers the latest on the Pentagon's FARA programme. Finland joins EDA's HybriDT projectUK explores potential for large unmanned naval submersibleUK and India deepen defence industrial tiesWhile Gotland slips out, A26 efforts ramp upQuad A 2019: AVX and L3T show FARA handQuad A 2019: MD Helicopters Swift disqualified from FARAAsia-Pacific defence developments (11:22)Richard Thomas sits down with Gordon Arthur to talk about the host of defence exhibitions he has attended across the Asia-Pacific region of late, and the news that has emerged from them.Interview – Muddy Watters, EW Europe (20:44)Helen Haxell has a conversation with Muddy Watters, AOC President, about interoperability and NATO's role in combating the threat posed by the electronic warfare capabilities of Russia, as well as the EW Europe show. Industry Voice (33:04)In this week's Industry Voice, our VP of content Tony Skinner and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss cybersecurity and implication for the defence sector.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

This week in the Weekly Defence Podcast, we cover all the news from the LAAD exhibition in Rio Janeiro, talk to Jeff Smith from Harris about US Army communications modernisation, and hear from our sponsor Nammo.• News Round Up (00:49)This week, land reporter Kate Martyr talks about the new armed reconnaissance vehicle that SAIC is developing for the US military and its potential further uses as an Expeditionary Advanced Operating Base.Sea reporter Jack Richardson  covers his recent trip to the Ocean Business show in Southampton, discussing the variety of unmanned systems and associated hardware that was on show, before moving onto the latest financial troubles plaguing the US navy's Columbia class submarines. New armed reconnaissance vehicle for US militaryGAO disputes reliability of Columbia class costs• Deep Dive –  LAAD (9:50)Beth Maundrill, our deputy land editor, attended the LAAD exhibition in Rio de Janeiro with Kate and Matt Smith. The team runs through all the news and developments from the event and discusses who is positioning themselves for sales across South America.LAAD 2019: News round up from Rio (video)• Interview – Jeff Smith, Harris (22:00)Our deputy land editor Beth Maundrill sat down recently with Jeff Smith, VP of business development at Harris, to talk about the US Army's modernisation programme and the enabling technologies Harris provides.• Industry Voice (34:15)Our VP of content, Tony Skinner has a chat with Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, about the need to further change public perceptions about the role of domestic defence industries.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

This week in the Weekly Defence Podcast, we head to Huntsville to take a look at AUSA Global Force, chat to Airbus Helicopters about the H135 and TH-XX programmes, and hear from our sponsor Nammo about developments in the space sector.News Round Up (01:00)In the news round this week, sea reporter Jack Richardson covers the latest news from Brazil, from the UK increasing trade ties to the latest regarding the Tamandaré-class corvette (CCT) programme. Editor-in-chief Richard Thomas then covers the recent boost to the Royal Navy's MCM capability, as well as the introduction of the new Danish APC, the Piranha 5.Senior reporter Tim Martin talks about the latest MALE UAV to come out of Turkish Aerospace – the Anka Aksungur – and rounding things up is Helen Haxell talking about yet another suspension of KC-46A deliveries to the USAF.LAAD 2019: UK continues to strengthen naval ties in South AmericaÁguas Azuis consortium selected for Brazilian corvettesOpinion: Negotiating the MCM minefieldDanish Army receives new Piranha 5 APCTurkish Aerospace prepare for Anka Aksungur productionUSAF suspends KC-46A tanker deliveries againShow review – AUSA Global Force (14:40)Deputy land editor Beth Maundrill is with reporter Kate Martyr provide an overview of all the news from AUSA Global Force, from the development of the optionally manned fighting vehicle to the RAVEN soft-kill jamming system on display at the show.US Army ploughs on with Bradley replacementAUSA Global 2019: BAE Systems looks to impress with technology demonstrator vehicleInterview – Airbus Helicopters (23:44)Tim Martin speaks to Airbus Helicopters' VP of Military Helicopter Programs, Scott Tompak, about the H135 and TH-XX programs, and the company's recent decision to use the Pratt & Whitney PW206B3 engine for the helicopter it is proposing for the US Navy's helicopter trainer replacement programme.Airbus selects PW206B3 engine for H135 trainer proposalAirbus pleads autorotation defence ahead of US Navy trainer awardIndustry Voice (35:10)Tony Skinner, VP of content, talks to Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, about the development of space technologies and the difficulties European companies face in the field.Music and sound mixing provided by

This week in the Weekly Defence Podcast, we talk to Chief of the South African Army Lieutenant General Lindile Yam about the finance issues facing the service, have a conversation with Dr Elaine Raybourn, ITEC 2019 Committee Chair, about simulation & training, and hear from our sponsor Nammo.News Round Up (01:06)Kicking things off this week, our new sea reporter Jack Richardson talks about the relocation of the EU's Operation Atalanta command and control centre from the UK to Spain. Editor-in-chief Richard Thomas covers the US Navy's progress on their Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) programme, as well as the stalled submarine plans for both the US and UK navies. Air domain reporter Tim Martin touches upon the current state of Airbus' UAS programme, currently seeking funding and partners, while Helen Haxell rounds things off with news from SAAB's annual Gripen briefing. Interview – Lieutenant General Lindile Yam (15:01)Deputy land editor Beth Maundrill is off travelling the world, and during her time in South Africa she was able to sit down with Lieutenant General Lindile Yam of the South African Army, to talk about the financial problems facing the military in the region. Interview – Dr Elaine Raybourn (29:48)Trevor Nash, our military training and simulation editor, talks to the committee chair of ITEC, Dr Elaine Raybourn, about the importance of modelling and simulation in modern military training. Technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality have opened new approaches alongside other technologies, which the ITEC show highlights.Industry Voice (41:59)Tony Skinner, our VP of content, is joined again by Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, who discusses the annual reports being released by the industry and the major trends they reveal.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

This week in the Weekly Defence Podcast, we discuss current and future rotorcraft programmes with Bell, look at the state of the air defence market, speak to the Royal Air Force about their current challenges and hear from our sponsor Nammo.News Round Up (01:07)For the news round, air domain reporter Tim Martin is fresh from a briefing with MBDA on its annual results; land reporter Kate Martyr provides an update on Rheinmetall Canada's new weaponised configuration of its Mission Master UGV, which was showcased during a demonstration event held in South Africa; and editor-in-chief Richard Thomas looks at future anti-ship missile developments.Meanwhile, Helen Haxell speaks to AVM Gerry Mayhew, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff, about the future direction of the UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) in the lead-up to the Air and Space Power conference, which will take place 17-18 July 2019 in London.Shephard Analysis – Air Defence Market (19:20)Helen takes some time to sit down with our Shephard Plus director of analyst Matt Smith and analyst Ilker Aktaşoğlu to talk about their findings and predictions regarding the current state of the air defence market.The team discuss the dynamism of the short-range air defence segment, look at emerging requirements Canada and Norway, and consider the effect the weaponisation of consumer drones has had on the sector.Interview – Bell (28:12)Helen talks to Steve Mathias, Bell's VP for global military sales and strategy, who provides an update on the company's bid for the US Navy's Advanced Helicopter Training System (TH-XX), progress of the flight trials of the V-280 Valor tiltrotor and longer term helicopter technology development at BellIndustry Voice (40:10)Tony Skinner, our VP of content, talks to Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, as well as David Rolen, Nammo's director of business development and marketing for the US, about the recent US budget news in this week's Industry Voice.   Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

This episode in the Weekly Defence Podcast, we provide you with the latest news from the defence sector, take an up-close look at the Bronco 3 from ST Engineering, chat with the Global SOF Foundation, and hear from our sponsor Nammo.News Round Up (01:23)Helen Haxell is back, covering the latest news alongside our naval expert and editor-in-chief Richard Thomas, our land editor Beth Maundrill, and our air domain reporter Tim Martin. One topic dominates the conversation this week - the US DoD budget, which is set to increase by 5% going into the new fiscal year.Trump seeks $33 billion hike in US DoD budgetUSMC looks to buy Reaper UAVsInterview – ST Engineering's Bronco 3 (09:45)Beth went to Finland recently to talk to Dominic Phoon of ST Engineering about the company's latest vehicle – the Bronco 3. The vehicle combines the best elements of the Bronco 1 and 2 in a more lightweight platform, and ST Engineering brought the Bronco 3 to Finland to test it in arctic conditions. Insight: All eyes on all-terrain vehiclesInterview – Global SOF Foundation (19:36)Tony Skinner, our VP of content, talks to Stu Bradin, president and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation, a professional association advocating for special operations worldwide. Meeting at the annual symposium hosted by the Foundation in Florida, they cover all you need to know about the Global SOF Foundation itself, and the current state of the SOF market. Industry Voice (34:06)Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, is back as our Industry Voice. This week he talks about the special forces sector, and how the relationship between SOF and industry has developed over recent years. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

This week we take a look at the Avalon and SCTX shows, talk about our upcoming Armoured Vehicle report, and interview Leonardo about their latest electronic warfare developments.As always, we also give you the latest news in the defence sector, and our sponsor Nammo is this week's Industry Voice. News Round Up (01:14)With Helen away, our editor-in-chief Richard Thomas steps up to lead this week's round up. First, he talks to our Asia-Pacific editor Gordon Arthur about the Avalon Airshow. Avalon 2019: New UAVs break cover Down UnderAvalon 2019: Seeds sown for Team Reaper in AustraliaThen, our land reporter Kate Martyr covers the various counter-UAV technologies on display at SCTX in London. She also covers all the latest news to have crossed the land desk, including the recent comments from defence secretary Gavin Williamson.Airports more amenable to counter-drone technologyUK MoD opts for high-risk robot acquisition strategyIn the water this week, Richard covers the new contract between Thales and the Dutch navy regarding a new fire control system, as well as rumours regarding the early retirement of the USS Harry S Truman.Future M-frigates to be fitted with next-gen fire control systemUS Navy might retire aircraft carrier earlyTo round off our news round up for the week, our host touches upon the purchase of four F-35s by Singapore, as well as the reveal of Boeing's secretive Loyal Wingman programme.Singapore to buy four F-35s, with option for eight moreAvalon 2019: Secretive Loyal Wingman breaks coverThe Shephard Armoured Vehicle Report (27:16)Our VP of content Tony Skinner talks to Matthew Smith, Shephard's director of analysis, outlining the findings of the 2019 Shephard Armoured Vehicles Market Report. The report gives a global overview of the armoured vehicle market over the next 10 years.The Shephard Armoured Vehicles ReportInterview – Leonardo EW (37:59)Our air editor Helen Haxell interviews Mark Hewer, VP of Integrated Mission Solutions at Leonardo Electronics, about the company's latest contract with NATO, and the electronic warfare equipment being provided by the OEM.Industry Voice (51:28)In this week's Industry Voice segment, Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talks about the development of longer-range precision munitions, and the implications of such systems becoming generally available. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

From attendance at Aero India, to chatting with Northstar Aviation, we bring you the latest news from across the defence sector. As always, our sponsor Nammo features in our Industry Voice segment.News Round Up (01:05)Back from Aero India, our host Helen Haxell speaks to Deputy Land Editor Beth Maundrill and our air reporter Tim Martin about the latest news that's caught their eye. Firstly, filling in for Richard Thomas this week, Beth talks about the BAE Systems annual results, which revealed that the company had created a £47 million loss provision for the Batch 2 River-class OPVs. River blot on BAE Systems' maritime results We hear from Tim about Airbus' secretive proposal for the US Army's FARA Programme, and the US Army directing General Electric to stop work on its recently awarded contract as part of the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP).Airbus confirms FARA proposal but keeps platform under wrapGE told to freeze all EMD activity on ITEP contract Meanwhile, Beth returns to her own domain and shares the latest info regarding the Russian T90M main battle tank (rapidly approaching state production), as well as India's Arjun Mk IA, and the US Army's replacing the Vietnam War-era M113 armoured vehicle. Indian Army to accept interim Arjun Mk IA tankUS Army's AMPV enters LRIP phaseShow coverage – Aero India (11:26)Last week, Helen attended Aero India in Bengaluru. She talks to Tony Skinner, Shephard Media's VP of content, about the undercurrents of political and financial considerations throughout the show. They discuss interest the Indian MoD has in a joint venture to purchase 111 naval utility helicopters, the current operational status of the Mk1 Tejas jet, and the discussions between India and the UK regarding the cooperation in aircraft carrier development. Aero India 2019: HAL silent on NUH developmentsAero India 2019: HAL bullish about Tejas Mk 1A timelinesAero India 2019: UK-India sharing ship storiesInterview – Northstar Aviation (23:11)Whilst at IDEX in Abu Dhabi, Tony took some time to talk to Northstar Aviation about their 407 MRH light attack helicopter programme – particularly how they went about weaponising a civilian platform. IDEX 2019: UAE's 407 MRH sees continued success (video)Industry Voice (33:32)This week, Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talks about what the company sees in store for 2019, and the various concerns the industry will have to tackle. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In our fifth episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we once again provide a round-up of all the news from across the defence sector. We discuss all the developments from IDEX 2019 in Abu Dhabi, which included a strong Chinese presence, a variety of new vehicles and naval news from NAVDEX.We also get updates from Raytheon and Bell, while our sponsor Nammo takes the stage in our Industry Voice segment.• News Round Up (00:55)In the middle of a bustling IDEX 2019, Shephard Media's VP Content Tony Skinner sits down with Editor-in-Chief Richard Thomas and Deputy Land Editor Beth Maundrill to discuss all the news from the event.Nimr revealed its new multirole Ajban 447A vehicle following just three months of vehicle development while Paramount successfully sold its Mbombe 4 mine protected armoured vehicle to the UAE. IDEX 2019 was also the first time the Patria AMV XP 8x8 was showcased with the Leonardo Hitfact 120mm turret.Richard discusses the heavy presence of Chinese companies and ships on display, and the statement of intent that implies. Meanwhile, Executive Officer of Al Yarmouk, Commander A al Abaidi, invites Shephard aboard the ageing Saudi Arabian Badr-class missile corvette.• Interview – Raytheon on RAM and ESSM (10:00)Our VP Content Tony Skinner takes the opportunity at IDEX 2019 to get an update from Raytheon on the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) and Evolved Seasparrow Missiles (ESSM).Raytheon has teamed with Abu Dhabi Ship Building, the UAE Navy's prime provider of maritime logistics support, to install RAM missiles and launchers, as well as Evolved Seasparrow Missiles, onto the UAE's Baynunah-class corvettes and other ships. We spoke with Raytheon's Jeff Meyer, BD Manager for Naval and Area Missile Defense, and Gerard Hueber, VP Business Development for Strategic and Naval Systems.• IDEX coverage (21:18)Also, at IDEX 2019, we sat down with Bell's Scott Clifton, the company's H-1 International Program Manager, inside an MV-22 from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to discuss all the latest from the V-22 and H-1 helicopter programmes.With both the V-22 and AH-1Z/UH-1Y programmes well into their production runs for the US services, Scott discusses the future upgrade efforts now being planned for all three types, as well as current international interest in the rotorcraft.• Industry Voice (28:18)In light of the recent IDEX exhibition, in this week's Industry Voice segment, Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discusses the balance that Western companies must adopt when doing business in the Middle East.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

The fourth episode of Shephard Media's Weekly Defence Podcast has landed and we provide a round-up of all the news from across the defence sector, talk to Boeing about their new Block 2 Chinook, hear the latest from the Marine West exhibition, and sit down with our sponsor Nammo.News Round-Up (1:20)In the Weekly Defence Podcast's news section for this episode, Richard Thomas talks about Irving Shipbuilding and their contract to finalise design work for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) programme. He also covers the Naval Group and Australian sign off on the $36 billion strategic partnering agreement (SPA) for the construction of 12 submarines for the Royal Australian Navy, to be known as the Attack class. Global Type 26 fleet will reach 32 vessels as Canada awards design contractNaval Group and Australia finally sign off on future submarine programmeNot much up in the air this week, so Helen Haxell takes a look at a report from the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) claiming readiness and resilience of operatives could be improved through a greater emphasis on yoga and meditation. She also touches upon on the Mi-26T2V, a new-generation heavy helicopter for the Russian Army Aviation branch, which has completed its preliminary flight-testing phase, with the subsequent comprehensive joint flight testing set to be completed this year. JSOU looks to yoga and meditationMi-26T2V completes its preliminary flight testingFinally, Beth Maundrill covers the $414 million purchase of the Lockheed HIMARS system by Poland, and the unveiling of the Sri Lanka Army's domestically designed multiple rocket launcher (MRL).Poland to buy US rocket system for $414 millionSri Lanka shows off indigenous rocket launcherMarine West Coverage (15:40)Our Special Operations Forces editor Scott Gourley is back, listing the various highlights of Marine West, which he attended last week. Interview – Boeing Chinook Block 2 (24:09)This week, Tim Martin talks to Randy Rotte, Director of Business Development for Cargo Helicopters at Boeing, about the ongoing upgrades to the classic Chinook design, termed Block 2. Industry Voice – provided by our sponsor Nammo (39:27)In this week's Industry Voice, Endre Lunde, SVP Communications for Nammo, discusses the implications of continuing defence budget uncertainties in the US. Endre also gives a shout-out to the Aerospace Media Dinner and Awards, which is now open for nominations.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

In this second episode of Shephard Media's Weekly Defence Podcast, we provide a round-up of all the news from across the defence sector, focus on developments from the recent SHOT Show in Las Vegas, speak to UMS Skeldar about their UAV products and hear from our sponsor Nammo.News round-up (01:16)In the Weekly Defence Podcast's news section for episode two, Beth Maundrill discusses a story from Alex Mladenov on the Russian Navy's Coast troops has begun taking delivery of the 9K123 Khrizantema-S ATGM system. Russian Coastal Forces take delivery of Khrizantema-S ATGMs (free to view)Over in the maritime domain, Richard Thomas chats MPAs this week, with several news stories on the website indicating a feast and famine for the type, depending on what region you look at. In Asia-Pacific, a dearth of capabilities sits in stark contrast to the moves by NATO members to boost their own fleets, most commonly with Boeing's P-8A Poseidon. P-8A production scheduled for NATO's northern MPA trio (paywalled)ADECS 2019: Southeast Asia has a dearth of maritime patrol aircraft (free to view)Helen Haxell takes on the big aerial news coming from the US Navy on the formal launching of a competition to replace the aging fleet of TH-57 training helicopters. Bell is putting forward the 429 and 407GXI. Airbus with H135. Leonardo with TH-119 and Sikorsky and Boeing possible contenders. US Navy launches training helicopter competition (free to view)Finally, after attending the key geospatial conference DGI, held in London this week, Kate Martyr points to some of the main stories from the event and provides an insight into the discussions and topics that dominated the halls.NATO develops joint ISR and GEOINT capabilitiesReal-time satellite tasking moves closer (paywalled)SHOT Show review (11:50)Our Special Operations Forces editor Scott Gourley provides an outline of last week's SHOT show and all the news and developments from the event.Among other developments Scott describes how various live fire range events provided an opportunity for ‘hands on' experience with a range of weapon platforms as well as the chance to interact with former Canadian sniper Rob Furlong and Kris “Tanto” Paronto, one of the CIA security contractors on the roof during the incident in Benghazi.Interview – UMS Skeldar (24:34)Richard Thomas talks with David Willems, head of business development at unmanned VTOL manufacturer UMS Skeldar, on the landmarks achieved through 2018, challenges in the military marketplace and the targets for the next 12 months.Industry Voice – provided by our sponsor Nammo (31:56)In this week's Industry Voice, Endre Lunde, SVP Communications for Nammo, reflects on the history of the company and the importance of international defence cooperations in fostering European defence capabilities.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest