How satcom is shaping the future of fast, accurate warfare
This episode is brought to you in partnership with Amazon Kuiper Government Solutions‘Speed is the key advantage and accuracy is the key outcome’: Amazon Kuiper Government Solutions’ Rick Freeman talks to Shephard’s Georgia Lewis about how space-as-a-service is transforming defence connectivity and access to satellite capabilities.As militaries seek faster, more accurate decision-making across increasingly complex battlespaces, satcom services are becoming increasingly essential. The growing demand for real-time data and resilient connectivity is driving interest in new delivery models – including space-as-a-service.Amazon’s Project Kuiper is working with government customers to expand access to space in ways that reduce costs and risks without sacrificing speed or accuracy. Its satellite services, available on a subscription basis, aim to keep pace with fast-moving technologies and the changing demands of modern warfare.Rick Freeman, who is president of Amazon Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS), explains how the company’s satellite technologies are designed to integrate into networked battle systems – and why educating military leaders on the value of innovation is a continuing challenge.To learn more about Amazon Kuiper Government Solutions and its approach to space-as-a-service, click here
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Precision on Demand: The New Age of Loitering Weapons
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Defending the Fleet: Naval Air Defence in the Drone Era
In this episode of Designed for Advantage, host Tony Skinner speaks with Rafael’s VP of business development and marketing, Gideon Weiss, and Commander ‘K’, a naval surface warfare and air defence expert, about how navies are adapting to an era of bold, asymmetric threats at sea.From swarming drones in the Red Sea to precision missile strikes in the Black Sea, the maritime threat landscape is shifting fast. The discussion explores:How multi-domain threats are reshaping naval air defence and counter-UAS (CUAS) strategies.The economics of modern naval warfare and ammunition management during high-intensity operations.The role of layered, modular and radar-agnostic defence systems, including the TYPHOON Mk 30, C-Dome and Naval Iron Beam.Real-world examples of how Rafael systems are deployed to counter UAV swarms and sea-skimming missiles.How high-energy laser systems could deliver near-zero-cost-per-shot interception and “endless magazine” potential at sea.Rafael’s approach to interoperability, open architecture and strategic partnerships with navies and shipyards worldwide.Whether you are a defence leader, naval operator or industry watcher, this conversation offers operational insights and a forward-looking perspective on maritime security.
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace
Long-range precision strike is fast becoming a cornerstone of modern military capability. As threats grow in complexity and coverage - from A2/AD environments to dispersed high-value targets - armed forces must respond with scalable, GPS-independent systems capable of delivering fast, coordinated effects.In this second episode of our special series with Rafael, we explore the evolving demands of precision strike. Rafael Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, Gideon Weiss, joins Brigadier General A, a former Israeli Air Force commander and senior advisor to Rafael, to unpack how combat experience is shaping CONOPS, system design, and autonomous targeting.We discuss:How precision systems are being adapted for contested environmentsThe growing role of AI-powered data fusion in shortening timelinesThe strategic importance of availability, affordability and technology partnershipsMissed episode one on high-energy laser weapons? Be sure to catch up on Rafael’s journey to deploy operational laser defence systems - and where this technology is heading next.Discover how precision strike is evolving to dominate GPS-denied battlespaces and explore the latest in AI-enable, long-range precision strike capabilities. READ MORE
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Why Tactical UAVs Are Winning the Future Battlefield
In this special edition of the Shephard Defence Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Aeronautics Group, Tony Skinner sits down with Dan Slasky, President and CEO of Aeronautics, to explore how cutting-edge tactical unmanned aerial systems are reshaping today’s battlefields.From the Orbiter 5 to innovations in loitering munitions and VTOL platforms, the conversation dives into how Aeronautics is building battlefield-ready solutions that are smaller, smarter, and more survivable than ever before. Slasky also discusses how a full-system mindset - integrating UAVs, sensors, communications, and ground control - is helping operators meet complex mission needs with greater speed and precision.Key Topics:Why tactical UAVs are displacing larger, costlier platformsHow Aeronautics integrates loitering munition capability into ISR platformsInnovations in VTOL UAV systems for land and naval useHow in-house R&D and a full-stack mission approach create better outcomesWhether you're a defence tech enthusiast or a decision-maker shaping the future battlespace, this episode provides insight on what’s next in tactical unmanned systems.
The Shephard Defence Podcast tells the stories of the defence industry, trends in military technology and the procurement programmes that get the kit into the hands of the warfighter. In a monthly news roundtable, Shephard Media’s team of international journalists and analysts take deep dives into defence issues, focusing on niche market sectors and looking at where the trends are heading. We also feature content developed by Shephard Studio in cooperation with our partners. If you work in the defence sector, have an interest in defence technologies, or are an end-user of military equipment, then the Shephard Defence Podcast is aimed at you.
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